Sportlines + 20's = clearance issues??

[Clay]

We installed the Eiback Sportlines springs today, and DAMN does it look awesome. Unfortunately though, when I turn the wheel all the way theres only like 1/4" clearance between the wheel and the fender. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!! Maybe I'll try to add some Isolators or something? Anyone else running low springs with 20's have any suggestions?

 

[GI Joe]

I have steeda sports and 20.s I put a piece of hose over the bottom of the spring to raise another 1/4"
no rubbing

 

[GI Joe]

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[Newbreedgt05]

I have the eibach prokits and 20's without any problems. I like the idea of adding rubber hose to the bottom of the spring. It will give you some added clearance and prevent any rubbing noise.

 

[jsawyer]

Here are my 20's with sportlines, no rubbing

 

[Clay]

jsawyer, newbreedgt05, gi joe, how wide are your front wheels? What size tire are you running? Thanks.

 

[jsawyer]

9.0" and 245/35/20's

 

[TexasKyle]

what's the offset on your rims Clay?

 

[GI Joe]

jsawyer, newbreedgt05, gi joe, how wide are your front wheels? What size tire are you running? Thanks.

255/35/20

 

[Clay]

Ok, I'm running 275/35/20's up front, so I guess that's my problem. This sucks! Anyways, here are some more pics. (Keep in mind only the fronts are sportlines, the rears are still the Saleen springs)

Yes, I know the car is filthy, our Auto-X was in the rain this weekend =)

 

[GI Joe]

correction I am also running 275 up front. But the steeda sport did not lower the car that much and I put the hose over the ends of the spring. I had been told that was needed for a 275 up front...

 

[Clay]

Thanks Joe, I'll try that.

 

[Clay]

Well, I installed the rear sportlines today and they look great.

On the front, I put some thick ass isolators on the bottom AND the top yet somehow it really didn't help much at all. I guess I'm going back to the Saleen springs up front

I'll put the sportlines back up front when I get new tires, I'll get 245's for the front.

 

[SteveP]

Thats freakin low. I am not a fan of 20's on a mustang at all. 18's with a taller tire work just as well.

Looks great though

 

[PenguinGT]

So, do you folks who have lowered your S197 also do the Steeda X5 ball joint, some form of bump steer kit, along with aftermarket caster camber kits???

Seems like a royal PIA to get everything back in line...

 

[Clay]

Resurrecting this thread! I'm getting ready to buy new tires for the front, and I am trying to figure out what size tire to get. Will a 255 be OK or do I need to go with a 245?

 

[TexasKyle]

Clay, Im guess since you were/are running those 275/35/20's up front, I shouldnt have any issues at all with a 275/40/18 on a 9.5" rim????

 

[Roush007]

I am running Foose wheels with 20x8.5s on the front with 255/35/20 and 20x10s on the rear with 295/30/20. I don't have any problems but yet my front wheels is 20x8.5 where I guess your's is 20x9.
Your car does look much better!!!

 

[kleistang]

just how i like them, nice car, i think its perfect. i love my sportlines

 

[marcspaz]

We installed the Eiback Sportlines springs today, and DAMN does it look awesome. Unfortunately though, when I turn the wheel all the way theres only like 1/4" clearance between the wheel and the fender. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!! Maybe I'll try to add some Isolators or something? Anyone else running low springs with 20's have any suggestions?

I have springs with 2" drop and 275/45/18's up front and 285/40/18' in the back. My fronts are 27.74" dia and yours are 27.58" dia. I have had no clearance issues at all...

Clay, Im guess since you were/are running those 275/35/20's up front, I shouldnt have any issues at all with a 275/40/18 on a 9.5" rim????

You will be fine...