This winter I'm going to frame notch and minitub my 80 malibu. Im currently running a 15 x 8 wheel with a 12 bolt from a 70 Chevelle. With the 15 x 8 wheel I only have about 1/4" between the shock mount and the wheel. I know when I go to the 10" wheel its not going to clear the shock stud. What have the guys that run this setup done? I have thought about going to coilovers but not sure I want the added expense. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Andrew.
12 Bolt Shock mount relocation
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If you are running a 70 Chevellw 12 bolt then a 5.5" backspace 10" wide wheel will stick way too far out and cause problems with the fenderlip. I have a 70 Chevelle 12 bolt in my car and I have a 7.5" backspace 10" wide wheel. Fits nice. I did have to relocate the shock mount though. I'll attatch a few pics below.
By malibulvr at 2011-05-03
By malibulvr at 2011-09-18
By malibulvr at 2011-05-03
By malibulvr at 2011-09-18
clint said:
If you are asking in reference to the bar in my picture...It is designed that way. It's not a factory sway bar, it's an aftermarket Suspension Techniques 1 1/8" rear sway bar for a 70 Chevelle that I modified slightly to fit. I had origionally purchased a anti-roll bar because my car was going to be race only, but later decided I was going to be doing a lot of street driving so opted for my current set up. If it doesn't do well at the track then I will then be installing an anti-roll bar anyway, and will just have to deal with it on the street.
I ran 15x10 with 6.5 bs on the Cutlass below with stock width 68 12 bolt. No cutting at all.
Did relocate the shock mount by cutting it off and welding a wheel stud at 90 degrees from original.
Worked just fine.
Did relocate the shock mount by cutting it off and welding a wheel stud at 90 degrees from original.
Worked just fine.
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