Made some rear bump stop relocation brackets

[DavidHasselhoff]

I'll more than likely purchase this kit in a few weeks. So I have to remove the bracket you show in that pic & install this relocation kit & I can fit a 12" rim & some 335s in the rear? Or is there more to it than that? Just making sure I'm not getting ymself into a PIA of a project.

 

[ZOMBEAST]

I'll more than likely purchase this kit in a few weeks. So I have to remove the bracket you show in that pic & install this relocation kit & I can fit a 12" rim & some 335s in the rear? Or is there more to it than that? Just making sure I'm not getting ymself into a PIA of a project.

If you want 12" wide, I'm pretty sure you'll need to stick with a 20" wheel. RobertM is running 325's on his 20x12's.

 

[breoland]

If you want 12" wide, I'm pretty sure you'll need to stick with a 20" wheel. RobertM is running 325's on his 20x12's.

Yeap, 20in wheel widen to 12in and it need to be a wheel that the offset pushes the wheel closer to the fender lip...example alcoa supersnake wheel. Also the rear needs to be centered perfectly so that there will be no rubbing issues on the inside or out

 

[Robert M]

To ALL who are widening Alcoa's to the wider sizes, 11-3/4" - 12"...................

Remember, there are some who have had contact and were unable to resolve the issue.

I believe (and this is just my opinion) that when these inner bodies are jigged for welding, there are some variations. This may be why some are having more trouble than others when fitting these larger tires.

Some of the guys felt that only going to 11-3/4" would pull the tire in 1/8" on the outside and inside, and that would help for clearance, and then others, like myself are doing fine with 12's.

The only reason I bring this up is because a lot of $$$ can be spent (waisted) in a hurry if there is contact that can not be resolved without spending a pile of $$$ again to undo/redo the widening and/or buying different tires.

I'm not telling anyone to change their plans, just don't blame me if it doesn't work out!!!!!

R

 

[ZOMBEAST]

Yeap, 20in wheel widen to 12in and it need to be a wheel that the offset pushes the wheel closer to the fender lip...example alcoa supersnake wheel. Also the rear needs to be centered perfectly so that there will be no rubbing issues on the inside or out

You can also run an 18 x 11.5" wheel, with a backspacing of 8.75" max. I'm not sure what an 18 x 12 would look like with the same backspacing.

 

[Robert M]

I'm glad you tried that out. Now I can send my 9" Alcoas out to be widened instead of the 10's. Thanks for validating the 10's work up front.

My brackets arrived last week as well.

You're welcome^^^^.

I just had to know, 10's on the front were where I wanted to be if at all possible. The tire choice is going to be key. A narrower 275 will be too small on a 10" rim, but one that runs wider fits nicely.

If I had CC plates, I think I could get a 285 on the front. The option there would be to use a 315/30 R888 on the rear and a matching 285 on the front, however, the wet weather traction could be a factor with the R888, but on dry pavement..........:thumbsup:

R

 

[breoland]

I'm not telling anyone to change their plans, just don't blame me it it doesn't work out!!!!!

R

YOu bet your ass im blaming you! you made it look so easy to do!

 

[Robert M]

YOu bet your ass im blaming you! you made it look so easy to do!

Maybe easy looking, but not easy on the wallet.....

R

 

[AlanSVT]

Anyone know if I would be able to get my stock 19s (2010) widen to 12 with this bracket?

Alan

 

[FoMoCo408]

First job yup. Cleaned it up nicely since.

Your bump stops are not working! The tires are clearly rubbing so I would think the bump stop bracket is flexing now and is not quite enough. If they were bumping the frame as they would with this new location your tires will most likely not rub any longer.

 

[breoland]

Maybe easy looking, but not easy on the wallet.....

R

Nothing is ever easy on the wallet. I cringe everytime i think about what you paid on those dunlops

 

[zporta]

i gotta thank zombeast for this kit! i got mine about two weeks ago but with other projects i have been doing i just had time today to install them.

So i got a spot weld cutter to remove all the welds and went to town
stock bumpstop bracket removed

a little rubberized undercoating

relocation bracket installed

Final product

 

[breoland]

awesome job looks factory...or not

 

[ZOMBEAST]

i gotta thank zombeast for this kit! i got mine about two weeks ago but with other projects i have been doing i just had time today to install them.

Looks good! Now you're ready for some big ass wheels and tires.

Just need to flip those brackets over so the large hole is under the rubber bumpstop.

 

[ZOMBEAST]

A few guys out there on the fence about these that I've been communicating with.

I've only got 4 sets left. Probably 3 weeks to restock them.

EDIT: ONE SET LEFT!

 

[AlanSVT]

screw it I have no idea when I would use them but ill pick up a set....Send me paypal....

 

[zporta]

You are going to need some wide meat when you get that TT back

 

[evasive]

What spotweld remover did you use?

 

[zporta]

I just picked one up from napa.

 

[ranthom]

Just wondering if you have any kits left. If you do can you email the info on how to pay at [email protected].