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dsraven · 01-05-2021, 08:33 PM

curious, what is the plan for the front suspension and stance/ride height? I ask because the lower trucks usually have the axle center line moved ahead to get the wheel to look right in the front fender opening. this is due to the opening not being the same shape in front of the wheel as it is behind the front wheel. as the body is lowered over the wheel it tends to make the wheel/tire look like it is stuffed into the back side of the wheel opening. different tire diameters can have the same effect. since you have changed the wheel opening in the fender I am curious if you had things basically all put together with the ride height already established and you had this running in the back of your mind. possibly you are placing the wheel opening where it fits well and you will change the axle center line when the time comes?

01-05-2021, 08:33 PM	#75
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,874	Re: New Project 57 Chevy panel on 78 chevy frame curious, what is the plan for the front suspension and stance/ride height? I ask because the lower trucks usually have the axle center line moved ahead to get the wheel to look right in the front fender opening. this is due to the opening not being the same shape in front of the wheel as it is behind the front wheel. as the body is lowered over the wheel it tends to make the wheel/tire look like it is stuffed into the back side of the wheel opening. different tire diameters can have the same effect. since you have changed the wheel opening in the fender I am curious if you had things basically all put together with the ride height already established and you had this running in the back of your mind. possibly you are placing the wheel opening where it fits well and you will change the axle center line when the time comes?