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2008 mustang rims sucessfully installed

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2008 mustang rims sucessfully installed

All i did was put longer studs up front, with a 1/2 inch spacer and used the stock studs in the rear with a 5/16 spacer. then extended my steering stops on the lower control arm to make sure the wheels dont rub on the suspension. The turning radius is less, but it is only a factor when pulling into tight parking spots, usually takes me a second try to get it in straight.

 
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Looks Hot!
 
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I like those rims, looks good. Now the truck just needs to drop a bit.
 
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what size are those 18s?
 
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Looks good now order a 4/5 drop
 
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Originally Posted by 07SPORT
what size are those 18s?
17
 
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that looks sick just do a very small lowering like 2/3 and it will be perfect
 
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that looks sick just do a very small lowering like 2/3 and it will be perfect
as i also know you install a 2/3 and about 5 min later you kick yourself in the *** and should have installed lower lol... been there done that
 
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looks good man, now 4/5 it lol
 
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Drop it!!! And clear corners!
 
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Looks real good with that red..
 
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yes i do need to drop it. But what i am trying to do is lower it with out loosing my towing capacity, eather by a helper leaf spring or bag kit.

oh and they are 17s
 
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nice wheels....now 4/5 that sucker!
 
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look...motivation to go 4/5 lol
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look...motivation to go 4/5 lol
*****! lol
 
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/ end tread jack
 
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Those look great! And I vote 4/5 drop!
 
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Looks nice... and yeah lower.
 
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Looks good man. If I would not have lifted the truck, I would have gone that route.
 
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Yep, join the 4/5 and 'stang rim club! Drop it like a MetroPCS call!

The rims look good, BTW.....
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
Looks good now order a 4/5 drop
 
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