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Old 11-26-05, 09:38 AM
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Exclamation searched, but no definite answer!

hey all,

i know in order to a run 10" wheel up front for an FD, you need coilovers and new trailing arms.

i've searched wrt 9.5" up front but i didnt find a definite "yes you need both."

do i need both? or could i even get away with using a spring/shock up front due to the .5" difference.

thanks.
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nvm, found a post from SleepR1 from a few yrs back mentioning you can fit a 9.5"+42 up front w/ H&Rs + stock shocks. that's even lower than my eibach/koni.

anyhow, thanks for looking ..for those who looked
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Originally Posted by omochi
nvm, found a post from SleepR1 from a few yrs back mentioning you can fit a 9.5"+42 up front w/ H&Rs + stock shocks. that's even lower than my eibach/koni.

anyhow, thanks for looking ..for those who looked
First of all, the front suspension does not USE a trailing arm! Secondly, the SleepR1 fitment you describe was for track use only with Hoosiers....NOT street tires. I also think that Manny's car was a "generous" one for getting away with aggressive fitments (these cars are all a little different).

To run a 9.5" wheel up front, you will need a +47 to +50 offset. The stock suspension should work, but you should definitely roll the fender lips.
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wow, what the heck was i smoking when i mentioned/thought that.. :o :o

anyhow, thanks for the info rynberg.

i guess that's gonna rule out me looking into getting 9.5" +45 up front w/ my koni/eibach
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