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    Really wide MM rims

    Greg,

    Will you do me a favor and ask your friend who widens MM rims if they can take a pair and turn them into 18x16?

    Thanks!

    John

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    You're scaring me, John.

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    Arrow wtf?

    Quote Originally Posted by TooManyFords
    Greg,

    Will you do me a favor and ask your friend who widens MM rims if they can take a pair and turn them into 18x16?

    Thanks!

    John
    I believe that would be a bit too much. "tubbing" and "fender flaring" would be required.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyLPita
    I believe that would be a bit too much. "tubbing" and "fender flaring" would be required.
    No, that is the required width to run the tires I want.

    No fender flairs, that would be GAY. It's all on the inside baby.

    Cheers!

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    John: Why use such a heavy wheel like the stokcers are if you are going to go to that size?

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    John, call Weldcraft in MI. and they will take care of you. There phone number is 734/420-2211

    I don't make any money off of this. I just do it to help people out that have bought our kit.


    Quote Originally Posted by TooManyFords
    Greg,

    Will you do me a favor and ask your friend who widens MM rims if they can take a pair and turn them into 18x16?

    Thanks!

    John

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    Quote Originally Posted by martyo
    John: Why use such a heavy wheel like the stokcers are if you are going to go to that size?
    Two reasons; 1. I retain the stock look of the car. Much like anyone who widens our rims now. I'm just going a 'little' farther is all. 2.) Because I don't have to buy matching front rims if I go with different rears.

    This is going to be a street machine, not a quarter mile monster (not that it couldn't be). If I want to race it, I'll get lightweight rims and big slicks for the back and won't have to worry about shocks or control arms getting in the way. So this mod will serve two purposes.

    But keep the suggestions coming, I appreciate all the critisizm, good and bad.

    Cheers my friend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by maraudernkc
    John, call Weldcraft in MI. and they will take care of you. There phone number is 734/420-2211

    I don't make any money off of this. I just do it to help people out that have bought our kit.
    Thanks Greg! YOU DA MAN!

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    Street Machine?!

    Dude, Not to rain on your parade, but:

    You'd have to tub
    You'd have to move the shocks.
    You'd have to re-work the trailing arms
    You's have to remove your gas tank
    You'd have to move the fuel filler hose
    You's have to re-locate the brake line path
    It would handle poorly
    You may loose or have to re-locate the air bag suspension
    You'd have to narrow the watts link.

    There's probly more, but that's all I can think of right now.

    Good luck with your project. Just helping if you haven't considered all the ramifications.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by magindat
    Dude, Not to rain on your parade, but:

    You'd have to tub
    You'd have to move the shocks.
    You'd have to re-work the trailing arms
    You's have to remove your gas tank
    You'd have to move the fuel filler hose
    You's have to re-locate the brake line path
    It would handle poorly
    You may loose or have to re-locate the air bag suspension
    You'd have to narrow the watts link.

    There's probly more, but that's all I can think of right now.

    Good luck with your project. Just helping if you haven't considered all the ramifications.....

    cheers
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    LOL! I was going to say it a little differently...

    Yes, I am aware that some things will change. But I'm only moving things about 6 inches in on each side.

    Yes I would tub.
    Yes I would move the shocks.
    Yes I would move the control arms.
    Yes I will cut the frame.
    Don't know about the gas tank, but there are dozens of fuel cells out there.
    Handling is a point of view.
    Air bag suspension will not have to move.
    If the Watts has to move, I bet Metco can make me one.

    You either lead, follow or get the hell out of the way. I prefer to lead.

    Cheers!

    John

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    Quote Originally Posted by TooManyFords
    LOL! I was going to say it a little differently...
    You either lead, follow or get the hell out of the way. I prefer to lead.
    John
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    I agree, as my avatar says... Don't be a Lemming. You clearly ain't!

    I was just thinking of all that work! I just finished cutting up a friend's brand new Colorado to fit an air suspension to tuck 24's and lay frame. It was a 6 months of work (weekends only)!

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    Quote Originally Posted by maraudernkc
    John, call Weldcraft in MI. and they will take care of you. There phone number is 734/420-2211

    I don't make any money off of this. I just do it to help people out that have bought our kit.
    Thanks Greg, I finally got around to sending my wheels out for widening today. I spoke with James over at Weldcraft and he quoted $200/rim.
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    John...You're still scary...

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    Quote Originally Posted by SergntMac
    John...You're still scary...
    BOO!



    Cheers!

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