reviving the 65 - Page 3

**psiperformance** · 06-22-2007, 12:16 PM

the stock 05 wheel ofset works fine with the m2 ifs superride suspension all you need to do is roll the fender slightly.

keg65 · 06-23-2007, 11:10 PM

But I want a wider wheel/tire in front

keg65 · 06-25-2007, 12:41 PM

how about one of these rack and pinions

Howe
Wide Spread Stock Car Rack and Pinion

BRT
BRT Racing Products - Rack and Pinion Steering

**bighoss88lx** · 06-25-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg65

how about one of these rack and pinions

Howe
Wide Spread Stock Car Rack and Pinion

BRT
BRT Racing Products - Rack and Pinion Steering

I think you need to determine what size front wheel/tire you are attempting to use. From there you may be able to narrow down your steering and suspension choices as well as your chassis modifications you will have to make.

keg65 · 07-08-2007, 07:01 AM

Pulled the tank, shocks, traction bars. Put it on jack stands.
I did some measuring, I think the new rear fram rails are gonna be just inside of the old ones. So I should be able to cut out just enough floor to put in theses frame rails, crossmembers and 4 link, then I can cut out the old frame and other sheet metal. Then finish the with new tubs and floor.

This way I can leave the rear axle in place on the leaf springs to keep the wheelbase and basic alignment the same. After the 4 link is in place, everything else can come out. Or at least that is what I am thinking.

keg65 · 07-08-2007, 07:03 AM

Oh this gives me space for tires that are 14" wide, probably only running something 12.5 wide

**psiperformance** · 07-08-2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg65

But I want a wider wheel/tire in front

wider then a 255 ? cause tahts what is on THE FRONT of my car. a 10 inch wide tire and a 345
A 14 inch tire in the rear with the narrowed stock frame and a mini tub,.

keg65 · 07-09-2007, 03:06 PM

you have a 10" wide tire in the front.
What size wheel, diameter and width?
This is on the MII suspension, right?

I used to have a 8.5" wide 15" wheels all around with 225/50/15 (which have a body of about 9 3/4"
That was as wide that would fit in the front on the stock suspension, but they stuck out under the fender lip. Couldn't have more backspacing, it would hit the ball joint and the frame at full turn
I want at least 9.5" wide wheel in front, but completely inside the fender, so it can't rub throughout the travel.
Looks like a 11.5 wheel in the rear, all 17" dia.

**psiperformance** · 07-11-2007, 09:44 AM

here is a pic of the car on the tires

with a mustang 2 suspension there is no ball joint etc to hit and no inner supports etc.

i

keg65 · 07-11-2007, 04:48 PM

looks awfully tight, do you get full turning throughout all suspension travel?

What size wheels?

**psiperformance** · 07-12-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg65

looks awfully tight, do you get full turning throughout all suspension travel?

What size wheels?

well i havent driven it but it has a nice tigth turnign radius and it loosk liek it wont be a problem with clearance.

06-22-2007, 12:16 PM	#41
psiperformance LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 737 Trader Rating: (1)	the stock 05 wheel ofset works fine with the m2 ifs superride suspension all you need to do is roll the fender slightly. __________________ PSI Performance Solutions 210-655-6546 10811 nacogdoches road San Antonio TX 78217 cmr tuners and full service performance shop.

07-08-2007, 07:01 AM	#45
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	Pulled the tank, shocks, traction bars. Put it on jack stands. I did some measuring, I think the new rear fram rails are gonna be just inside of the old ones. So I should be able to cut out just enough floor to put in theses frame rails, crossmembers and 4 link, then I can cut out the old frame and other sheet metal. Then finish the with new tubs and floor. This way I can leave the rear axle in place on the leaf springs to keep the wheelbase and basic alignment the same. After the 4 link is in place, everything else can come out. Or at least that is what I am thinking. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by keg65; 07-08-2007 at 07:05 AM.

07-11-2007, 09:44 AM	#49
psiperformance LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 737 Trader Rating: (1)	here is a pic of the car on the tires with a mustang 2 suspension there is no ball joint etc to hit and no inner supports etc. i __________________ PSI Performance Solutions 210-655-6546 10811 nacogdoches road San Antonio TX 78217 cmr tuners and full service performance shop.

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06-23-2007, 11:10 PM	#42
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	But I want a wider wheel/tire in front

06-25-2007, 12:41 PM	#43
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	how about one of these rack and pinions Howe Wide Spread Stock Car Rack and Pinion BRT BRT Racing Products - Rack and Pinion Steering

07-08-2007, 07:03 AM	#46
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	Oh this gives me space for tires that are 14" wide, probably only running something 12.5 wide

07-09-2007, 03:06 PM	#48
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	you have a 10" wide tire in the front. What size wheel, diameter and width? This is on the MII suspension, right? I used to have a 8.5" wide 15" wheels all around with 225/50/15 (which have a body of about 9 3/4" That was as wide that would fit in the front on the stock suspension, but they stuck out under the fender lip. Couldn't have more backspacing, it would hit the ball joint and the frame at full turn I want at least 9.5" wide wheel in front, but completely inside the fender, so it can't rub throughout the travel. Looks like a 11.5 wheel in the rear, all 17" dia.

07-11-2007, 04:48 PM	#50
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (0)	looks awfully tight, do you get full turning throughout all suspension travel? What size wheels?