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Old 12-01-2021, 06:21 PM   #1
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Re: QA1 install on my Sons Truck. (Pics)

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Could u have ran a wider rim/tire combo on the front? How much turning room do u have now?
No in fact I’m raising the front by 1/4 “ for more comfortable clearance.
No turning issue but a hard bump will make slight contact, I’m sure the 1/4 inch will do the job-plus I changed all the fender well bolts to a flat rounded head Allen to get ride of the sharp regular bolt head. I don’t believe it’s hitting the bolts , did it just in case
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Old 12-01-2021, 07:52 PM   #2
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No in fact I’m raising the front by 1/4 “ for more comfortable clearance.
No turning issue but a hard bump will make slight contact, I’m sure the 1/4 inch will do the job-plus I changed all the fender well bolts to a flat rounded head Allen to get ride of the sharp regular bolt head. I don’t believe it’s hitting the bolts , did it just in case
What is your brake setup? Any chance that it has widened your track width enough to give problems? Wheels are 0 offset?
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Old 12-01-2021, 10:43 PM   #3
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What is your brake setup? Any chance that it has widened your track width enough to give problems? Wheels are 0 offset?
I have Stock Disc brakes from a 1972 truck. Not sure about the widening but I’ve heard some do. Front wheels are 8” x 20 with 4” off set (centered) same as the Rallies were. My front tires are just shy of a 1/2 “ from the wheel well at the top of the tire. There is a smooth lip just before the bolt area that makes contact on a hard bump. That’s why I raising the front anther 1/4 “ and Still have 3\4” rake

Will be doing the tomorrow and will take pics and measurements
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Old 12-02-2021, 08:20 PM   #4
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I have Stock Disc brakes from a 1972 truck. Not sure about the widening but I’ve heard some do. Front wheels are 8” x 20 with 4” off set (centered) same as the Rallies were. My front tires are just shy of a 1/2 “ from the wheel well at the top of the tire. There is a smooth lip just before the bolt area that makes contact on a hard bump. That’s why I raising the front anther 1/4 “ and Still have 3\4” rake

Will be doing the tomorrow and will take pics and measurements
Moved the front up 1/4 inch. All is well
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Old 12-02-2021, 10:43 PM   #5
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Moved the front up 1/4 inch. All is well
Been too busy with the technical questions to comment, but that is a beautiful truck!
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Old 12-03-2021, 01:35 AM   #6
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Been too busy with the technical questions to comment, but that is a beautiful truck!
Thank You. Just ordered widened rear tubs, I must have wider tires in the rear. Time will tell where this goes. LOL
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Old 12-03-2021, 05:45 AM   #7
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Thank You. Just ordered widened rear tubs, I must have wider tires in the rear. Time will tell where this goes. LOL
Looks good and I bet it rides nice now!
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