Tires may hit fender

Steve Starnes · 01-27-2018, 10:42 AM

I put 275-60 15 nitto drag radials on my Mustang Fox Body. There is about 1.5" of clearance around the tire but if the body came down 2" under launch it will hit the tires. I didn't want to flare the fenders if I don't have too. What can I do to insure the body doesn't squat in the rear?

Ed Wright · 01-27-2018, 12:03 PM

If your chassis works correctly, the car will not drop down over the rear end/tires.
That unloads the tires.

fordteacherguy · 01-27-2018, 12:14 PM

Baseline Suspension, Team Z and others all make bolt in rear suspension kits that can adjust anti-squat or you can always throw in the trusty airbag in the RR for a inexpensive fix.

Sean Marconette · 01-27-2018, 12:20 PM

Steve,
You could roll the inner fender lip to give more clearance. What is the application, and what rear suspension modifications do you have?

I am with Ed!! If it is setup correctly it will separate, and not drop down on the tire. I run a system like the baseline suspension that Brian listed. It is an adjustable upper control arm similar to a 4 link. It allows pinion angle adjustment along with IC adjustment.

Sean

Steve Starnes · 01-27-2018, 08:02 PM

The current suspension is stock. We just put new gears, axles and differential.

01-27-2018, 10:42 AM	#1
Steve Starnes Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Gainesville TX Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tires may hit fender I put 275-60 15 nitto drag radials on my Mustang Fox Body. There is about 1.5" of clearance around the tire but if the body came down 2" under launch it will hit the tires. I didn't want to flare the fenders if I don't have too. What can I do to insure the body doesn't squat in the rear?

01-27-2018, 12:03 PM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Tires may hit fender If your chassis works correctly, the car will not drop down over the rear end/tires. That unloads the tires. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-27-2018, 12:14 PM	#3
fordteacherguy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 233 Likes: 24 Liked 147 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Tires may hit fender Baseline Suspension, Team Z and others all make bolt in rear suspension kits that can adjust anti-squat or you can always throw in the trusty airbag in the RR for a inexpensive fix. __________________ Brian Thompson NHRA Stock / Super Stock Class P/SA 6665 SS/MA 6665

01-27-2018, 12:20 PM	#4
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958 Likes: 618 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Tires may hit fender Steve, You could roll the inner fender lip to give more clearance. What is the application, and what rear suspension modifications do you have? I am with Ed!! If it is setup correctly it will separate, and not drop down on the tire. I run a system like the baseline suspension that Brian listed. It is an adjustable upper control arm similar to a 4 link. It allows pinion angle adjustment along with IC adjustment. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N Last edited by Sean Marconette; 01-27-2018 at 12:25 PM.

01-27-2018, 08:02 PM	#5
Steve Starnes Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Gainesville TX Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tires may hit fender The current suspension is stock. We just put new gears, axles and differential.