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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 04:02 AM
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Few lift questions

Ok So i have decided on the zone 6 inch lift. ordering monday. When I order this lift do I need the Alignment Cam Bolt Kit?

going to keep the 285/70/17 for a little bit or untill I get sick of how they look. Will upgrade to a 35x12.50r17 later

On to the wheel's there are two I'm looking at. I do want them to stick out past the fenders a little bit. I like the look.

one wheel is a 17x9 0 offset with a 5 backspacing. Will I run into and problems?

The other is a 17x9 -12 offset with 4.5 backspacing. Pretty much same questions.

Don't want to buy wheels and have rubbing.
 

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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Right now i have a 5" rcx, with the T-bars turned up And did not need the Camber kit. With the wheels, I have 17x9 with 4.5" BS and they do not stick out the fenders. I want them to stick out about 3/4-1" more. I am not sure if less BS = them sticking out more or not. Also make sure to check what BS you can run with that lift, I think most require 4.5" BS.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Less means they'll stick out more. Also means you'll have more rubbing issues that can arise and wheel bearings might not be that happy either.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKE 04 GT
Right now i have a 5" rcx, with the T-bars turned up And did not need the Camber kit. With the wheels, I have 17x9 with 4.5" BS and they do not stick out the fenders. I want them to stick out about 3/4-1" more. I am not sure if less BS = them sticking out more or not. Also make sure to check what BS you can run with that lift, I think most require 4.5" BS.
I thought that was all with the offset? neg puts wheel out where a pos pulls it in

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Less means they'll stick out more. Also means you'll have more rubbing issues that can arise and wheel bearings might not be that happy either.
Yea I don't want them way out just a little bit.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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So according to this If I have the stock wheels right both wheels will fit.

the stock wheels are 17x7.5 with a +14 offset right?


http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp


This Is pretty much how someday I want mine to look

 

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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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So this is what the guys at zone said
I'd go with the 4.5" backspaced 17x9. That'll be the best clearance for when you go up to the max tire of 35x12.50, and also be sure you clear the tie rod position on the knuckle and upper ball joint as well.
So 2nd wheel choice it is
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pizzaman711
Less means they'll stick out more. Also means you'll have more rubbing issues that can arise and wheel bearings might not be that happy either.
Yes i have a - 25mm offset and my wheel bearings absolutly HATE them with a passion! But they sure do look purdy!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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So Lift ordered.. Wheels by end of month will be orderd.

Here are the wheels Going to order them through Mr. wheel deal

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aew-0792-8959
 
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