How to make 26s fit

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jlcustomz

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Don't forget brake upgrade to slow down those big ole flywheels.

While anything can be lifted up to clear big wheels, you get the bolt on look.
Takes a real man with a grinder & welder to tuck in big rollers & stand out from the bolt on crowd.
 
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Gameover

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Don't forget brake upgrade to slow down those big ole flywheels.

While anything can be lifted up to clear big wheels, you get the bolt on look.
Takes a real man with a grinder & welder to tuck in big rollers & stand out from the bolt on crowd.
Yeah if I have to wait longer I will I need the rims to be flushed with the fender
 
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That is absolutely insane to pay that for rims. I could build a very nice drivetrain for that price. Good luck, there is work ahead.
 
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bob64

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It's hard to say what you should do, it's all going to come down to the rubber your going to put on.

26" rim an 3" top, 3" bottom for rubber, that's a 32" tire. I see turning ratios issues.

The tires alone are going to kick ya in the wallet again.

Can you get the height clearance with blocks, yes, but if you put to much your frames going to look goofie dropped so low below the body. IMO

Your going to need some measurements before you start anything to see what clearance you have.

You may have paid big bucks for the rims but your going to pay alot more because of them if you want to do it proper, Different A-arms, spindles, springs, shocks, brakes and the cost of cutting stuff up.
 
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Gameover

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It's hard to say what you should do, it's all going to come down to the rubber your going to put on.

26" rim an 3" top, 3" bottom for rubber, that's a 32" tire. I see turning ratios issues.

The tires alone are going to kick ya in the wallet again.

Can you get the height clearance with blocks, yes, but if you put to much your frames going to look goofie dropped so low below the body. IMO

Your going to need some measurements before you start anything to see what clearance you have.

You may have paid big bucks for the rims but your going to pay alot more because of them if you want to do it proper, Different A-arms, spindles, springs, shocks, brakes and the cost of cutting stuff up.
Damn I did it this time and I'm really stuck with these rims smh
 
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565bbchevy

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Funny, we all do it!! I got stuff on shelves l've bought only to turn around and change my mind.
So sell them, loose a few bucks or keep them for something else.
I think you are loosing more than a few bucks when you are spending probably $6,000 plus on just rims.
 
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