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Tue Oct 02, 2018 4:50 pm

This is how I got it. 5.5 rear rims with 215/65-15 and 4.5 fronts with tall 195/70-15 tires. Car is otherwise stock.

This is with a 3" narrow beam with adjusters, dropped disc brake spindles and 145/15 front tires.

This is the rear lowered one outer spline. Same 215/65-15 tires.

Tue Oct 02, 2018 5:02 pm

Did you use special lowering ball joints?

Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:15 pm

Nah, it's not down that much on the adjusters. It's a in combo with the spindles. It rides and handles pretty good. I narrow the stock sway bar, but haven't put it on yet. And I used some no name blue low pressure gas shocks. Can't wait to try the sway bar, though.

Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:21 pm

I Give It 2 Thumbs Up! 8)

Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:48 pm

Thanks!
I may switch to 205/65-15 on the rear. These tires came on the car and are kinda big.

Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:57 pm

You should try some spacers and getting a flushed look in the front like you did in the back. Mind if I ask if you have any rubbing in the back? I was thinking of 215/60s in the back on mine, but if you dont rub, then the more meaty setup looks way better IMO

Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:12 pm

NJ John wrote: This is how I got it. 5.5 rear rims with 215/65-15 and 4.5 fronts with tall 195/70-15 tires. Car is otherwise stock.
Many here would doubt that the car is actually otherwise stock !!!

Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:38 pm

Eskamobob1 wrote: You should try some spacers and getting a flushed look in the front like you did in the back.

I like the narrowed front end drag car look.

Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:48 pm

APPLEGREENVW wrote: Did you use special lowering ball joints?
You don't need "lowered ball joints" with drop spindles. The front end geometry is the same as stock.

145-15 fronts really kill the braking and handling.

When selecting rear tires don't forget the will alter your engine speed when cruising.

I'm using 205/60-15 rear and 195/55-15 front with a 3" drop.

Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:59 pm

I have a few sets of rims. One has 185/60-15 fronts.