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02-24-2017, 12:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: hollywood
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Suspension solution for centering wheels in wheelwell?
Hello all, anyone have advice or a solution to getting the wheels centered in the wheelwells other than using Porterbuilt parts? You guys know what I am talking about. Anyone ever tried to reposition the wheel opening?
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02-24-2017, 09:45 AM
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 Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Billerica, Ma
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Re: Suspension solution for centering wheels in wheelwell?
Torch the Rivets on the trailing arm crossmember and shift it back the desired amount. If you have a c-notch or step notch, make sure the axle still fits into it. Shift panhard mount back depending on how far you shift the axle back. Or, Build/Buy yourself some new trailing arm crossmembers that are slightly longer.
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02-24-2017, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chino Hills, CA
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Re: Suspension solution for centering wheels in wheelwell?
I went the sheetmetal modification route. I sectioned and moved the wheel openings on the front fenders and bedside. I dropped the lip of the front fender down 2.5 inches. The bedside modification was mostly to widen the opening 3.5 inches forward to center and accommodate the 31" diameter tires.
 
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02-25-2017, 12:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Imperial, MO
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Re: Suspension solution for centering wheels in wheelwell?
Ditto. I moved the front of the opening forward 2" to center the wheel and accommodate a 33" tire.
  (It sits lower than shown in the photo below) 
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