Right now i have sn95 a arms on a 86 k member going with a mm k member and i see some guys run sn95 arms on that for a super wide front track. If I were to do this i would also get a lincoln mk7 rear end which is 1/4 wider per side then a new edge rear end. If i end up doing this plans are to go with tiger racing fender flares. Any one here running a similar set up or what do you guys think about that?
widening the track width
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Is a 1/2" of width really going to make that big a difference. You could probably try a different tire compound or width and get similiar results for less hassle.
Just an idea.
Just an idea.
every little bit helps tho you know. I am getting new a arms any ways and i need a 5 lug rear end for my 85gt so its not too much hassle.
that extra 1/2 inch will also allow you to get quite a bit more negative camber out of the front end
You could run a different offset on your wheels. On my '03, I ran a stock k-member, MM forward offset control arms, 18x9.5" wheels with a +20 offset, and 275/35/18 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires (wide for a 275) and my tires were spaced pretty far out in the front. In the rear with the IRS, I had the same wheel and tire setup, but I could have easily run the +13 offset that they made for my wheels.
i already have a 17x9 with a 24mm offset. The point is i am getting new everything anyways how worth it is it to have the extra track. Camber is a good one too cause as far as i know fox k member fox a arms strut towers notched out u can only get -2
-2 honestly isn't enough if your running r-comps, even if you put delrin in the lower arms
I'm running just a touch of toe out in front with -2.2 (most they could get out of it evenly on both sides) with 7 degrees of caster and I'm still getting a little more wear on the outside of my tires than inside(I don't have a pyrometer to get actual tire temps and do real measurements)
I have the MM offset sn95 arms on a stock k-member(01 gt)
I'm running just a touch of toe out in front with -2.2 (most they could get out of it evenly on both sides) with 7 degrees of caster and I'm still getting a little more wear on the outside of my tires than inside(I don't have a pyrometer to get actual tire temps and do real measurements)
I have the MM offset sn95 arms on a stock k-member(01 gt)
Track width is good.:beer::rockon::thumbsup:
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And YES this topic is covered.
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