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Old 05-25-2012, 01:28 AM
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Default lowest i can go on my 07 fx2 with some 285/35/23 tires

i would like to know if anyone knows whats the lowest possible drop i can go on my 07 fx2 with saleen wheels that the off set are 44mm all the way around and running a 285/35/23 tire the wheels are 23x10.....thanx guys let me know what the lowest i can go is
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come on guys some help would be greatly appreciated
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That tire converts to a 31x11, stock size is around 32x11 so ur an inch shorter. I'd guess ur good to 5 front and 6/7 rear no problem.
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you really think i can take it that low huh
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There is no such thing as 2 low .lol
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what makes u want a 23 inch wheel??
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start with a 3/5 kit.
that would let you ~3" of suspension travel. (which is not much)

That's what I have and I wouldn't go lower whitout c-notch and front inner fender modification.
I hate when thing rub and it sometimes happen
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I have 4/6 drop on 24X10s. Tires are 305/35/24. But it rubs in the front very little and the back i used air shocks to lift it a bit because it almost sat on the tire
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with a 285 35 23 I do my djm 3/5 kits on the trucks i do locally and kits ive sold here

WARNING. if offset is not right you will cut up tires or even worse warp rear 1/4 panels.
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and with the djm kit you mean the 3.5 inch lower control arms for the front correct


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