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      12-30-2013, 01:48 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by ovekvam View Post
Lowering does't really matter. It only limits the outer part of the suspension travel, while the risk of rubbing is highest at the inner part. The suspension can bottom out even when the car isn't lowered.

8.5" wheels should be no problem. More than 9" is probably more of a challenge.
I disagree, lowering increases the risk of rubbing on wider rims/tyres, you can 'get away' with a certain increase in width without lowering, but lower it and then depending on off-set, strut and inner arch construction, etc you may end up rubbing..... been down this road before when car was too low, so had to opt for less of a drop to stop the rubbing (back in the day).

Anyways, as above, my pref would be to go for a 8.5" on the back, 8" up front.
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