hey guys,
I just switched from 235/60/14's to 275/70/15's on my rear two tires, to go from the standard look to a beefy look.When I was driving the car home every time i hit a bump I could hear the tiresrub in the rear. I got home and noticed I had about a inch of clearence. I put air in the shocks and now have about two inches, but I don't think that's enough. What should I do? What can I do? The tire shop installed the tires so I could get smaller ones by getting them replaced....but I want to lift the back so that it clears the tires. The tires are flush with the fender, so I don't think I could role the fender...or could I? Would new shocks fix it? I wanted to get that look of a lifted rear anyway, so what are my options? Is it expensive or a do it at home job?

THANKS!

 

someone had mentioned using shackles or blocks to lift the back of the car, is that hard to do? Any one done it?

 

You could use them, they are easy just 4 bolts on the rear leafs... next time get 275/50/15's..... or 255/60/15's
I'm guessing that you ment 275/60's on the back.

 

You can contact these guys, http://www.p-s-t.com/default.aspx or these guys,
http://www.performancesuspension.com...f-springs.htmlIve used both places and they are very reliable. You may be able to get some "special" leafs for the back, or you may want to try finding a spring specialist in your area..possibly add a couple of leafs to your present set. Shackle extenders are a bad idea (IMO) they change the geometry of the rear end by overstressing the rear of the spring and may not be safe during hard cornering.Air shocks work fine as a back up for stiffer springs, but shouldnt really be the main lifting component in the event a line blows or a leak occurs. Hope this helps..

 

yes shackles are bad... and new leafs would be the best bet.

 

I see no problem (nor have ever had any) at all with using longer shackles. Opinions will differ, so take it as you will. Longer shackles aren't putting extra stress on the springs, all they are doing is lowering the mounting point of the rear of the spring, which in turn lowers the whole axle. You still have the same amount of weight resting on your springs. When you analyze it logically, under acceleration the twisting torque is put on the Front of the springs anyway. Any cornering issues that could arise would be from the longer shackles allowing more bushing sway. But get yourself some heavy duty shackles, or even gusseted ones, as well as install poly bushings, and don't sweat it. On average, every inch of extended shackle will give you an extra half inch of fender clearance. If you want to mess with your springs instead, take your existing ones to a spring shop, tell them what you want to get, and have them re-arched. It will cost you a lot less than new ones.

 

If you are so inclined as to replace the leaf springs, give these guys a call: http://www.huskyspring.com/
We have them build all of our springs. Their prices are very reasonable and they will build to suit your application.

 

awsome guys! how much are these different options gonna cost?

 

i had the same problem with my car. i have 15x8 tt2s w/ 3 3/4 bs and 255/60/15 yokohama tires. first i started by hitting the crap out of my finders, but that was only to help them cuttin into my tires. then i changed the leafsprings which helped for about a week and was a waist of money. ended up gettin a set of airshocks at orielly's, which make it alittle stiffer but would rather have that then scuffed tires and rubbing.

 

so new shocks helps, do you think it would it raise it enough for the look i am going for?
going for this:
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...sidewheels.jpg

This is my car:
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...rent=772gs.jpg