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Feb 23, 2007 | 07:25 PM

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Okiedokie

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From: okla

All is right with the world once more, good to see your post 'fenders.

Feb 24, 2007 | 09:55 AM

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edsf100

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Fatfenders got it right. I've seen the K-member far into the frame making things strange looking. Got my ideas on adjusting mine from Fatfenders in 05. I believe the doll near the front bumper was used as a gage. lol Nice to see you are back and safe.

front tire size P265/50 -15

Feb 25, 2007 | 07:14 PM

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raerjim

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From: S.W. Florida

Fenders; as I recall, you backed off on your bars as well? No dropped spindles? X-firm shocks installed after relaxing the T-bars?

Feb 25, 2007 | 07:31 PM

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RUSTY50F1

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Will this setup work on a 50f1 frame or is it to wide for the frame. . RUSTY

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:52 PM

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fatfenders

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From: Iowa

Quote:

Originally Posted by raerjim

Fenders; as I recall, you backed off on your bars as well? No dropped spindles? X-firm shocks installed after relaxing the T-bars?

From appearance, you would think more so than it actually is. Most folks as low as me have very loose T-bars. I am backed off just a bit on the T-bars, but they are very close to correct geometry. My clip is probably stuffed 1/4 to 1/2" deeper because I corrected a bad Volare install. What I can't account for is how much I am dropped due to front end weight. I know I am very fat for a 302. My audio is very heavy. I used tons of sound deadener, undercoating and insulation. For months I dinked around, and I know I added more weight than most guys. I thought I might have to get another alignment but it drives good so I'll leave it be. I think I would be bottoming out if not for my tall tires though.

Rusty

F1 Volares are common. It's a little tighter fit due to width difference you mentioned. There are guys on this forum running the combo.

Last edited by fatfenders; Feb 25, 2007 at 08:57 PM.