Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension

201250 · 08-24-2017, 11:56 AM

I have searched the internet far and wide trying to find out how on the 2012-2014 cars the front tires are moved inbound so not to be flush or stick out past the fender well. My current front suspension consists of Viking double adjustable front springs and struts, UPR caster/camber plates and Baer SST front brakes with Billet Specialties comp 5 wheels with 2.25 back space.

I run a tall front tire and the sidewall sticks out past the fender lip and looks like CRAP. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Terry
FS/H 2012

nhramnl · 08-24-2017, 01:10 PM

Call Mike at MPR. If anyone in the world has solved the problem, it will be him 810-798-1998.

201250 · 08-24-2017, 01:27 PM

Thanks I will call him.

TC

Dave Noll · 08-29-2017, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhramnl

Call Mike at MPR. If anyone in the world has solved the problem, it will be him 810-798-1998.

On the website, the # is: 1-810-798-8998

kdanner · 09-01-2017, 05:39 PM

Hey Terry, tucked in how far? Mine didn't stick out, at the time of this photo the 11 had the same brakes as you with a small spacer for the street wheels to clear them. Those are the rather balloon like 29" fronts too.

On the 13 these are the same 29" tire with same backspace, no spacer needed for these brakes/wheels.

George Wright · 09-03-2017, 05:36 PM

I shortened my front lower control arms by 1.5 inches. The bracket that holds the lower ball joint can be removed by using a cut off wheel to grind out the weld. Then cut the arm off 1.5 inches and place the ball joint assembly back in the channel and weld it back in. You will also have to shorten the tie rod end and the rack end. The picture shows my old drivers lower control arm next to the shortened drivers control arm. I now have 0 degrees camber with the wheels tucked under.

JHeath · 05-29-2018, 08:16 AM

George, what type of bushings are in these control arms ?

George Wright · 05-29-2018, 10:28 AM

Jerry,
Its a ball bearing bushing. Calvert Racing has them.

JHeath · 05-29-2018, 10:54 AM

Thanks George !

bry-war · 05-29-2018, 03:50 PM

Would anyone clarify the difference between a 12 and 13 control arm? I am certain that the bushings had less stiction for 13. Thanks!
Bryce

08-24-2017, 11:56 AM	#1
201250 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension I have searched the internet far and wide trying to find out how on the 2012-2014 cars the front tires are moved inbound so not to be flush or stick out past the fender well. My current front suspension consists of Viking double adjustable front springs and struts, UPR caster/camber plates and Baer SST front brakes with Billet Specialties comp 5 wheels with 2.25 back space. I run a tall front tire and the sidewall sticks out past the fender lip and looks like CRAP. Any help would be greatly appreciated Terry FS/H 2012 __________________ Terry Crow 2012 FS/H

08-24-2017, 01:10 PM	#2
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 504 Likes: 7 Liked 352 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension Call Mike at MPR. If anyone in the world has solved the problem, it will be him 810-798-1998.

08-24-2017, 01:27 PM	#3
201250 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension Thanks I will call him. TC __________________ Terry Crow 2012 FS/H

09-01-2017, 05:39 PM	#5
kdanner Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 219 Likes: 47 Liked 34 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension Hey Terry, tucked in how far? Mine didn't stick out, at the time of this photo the 11 had the same brakes as you with a small spacer for the street wheels to clear them. Those are the rather balloon like 29" fronts too. On the 13 these are the same 29" tire with same backspace, no spacer needed for these brakes/wheels. __________________ K Danner STK 468

09-03-2017, 05:36 PM	#6
George Wright Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 178 Likes: 6 Liked 346 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension I shortened my front lower control arms by 1.5 inches. The bracket that holds the lower ball joint can be removed by using a cut off wheel to grind out the weld. Then cut the arm off 1.5 inches and place the ball joint assembly back in the channel and weld it back in. You will also have to shorten the tie rod end and the rack end. The picture shows my old drivers lower control arm next to the shortened drivers control arm. I now have 0 degrees camber with the wheels tucked under. Attached Thumbnails __________________ George Wright https://9500rpm.com

05-29-2018, 08:16 AM	#7
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension George, what type of bushings are in these control arms ? __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

05-29-2018, 10:28 AM	#8
George Wright Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 178 Likes: 6 Liked 346 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension Jerry, Its a ball bearing bushing. Calvert Racing has them. __________________ George Wright https://9500rpm.com

05-29-2018, 10:54 AM	#9
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension Thanks George ! __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

05-29-2018, 03:50 PM	#10
bry-war Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help from Cobra jet owners/drivers front suspension Would anyone clarify the difference between a 12 and 13 control arm? I am certain that the bushings had less stiction for 13. Thanks! Bryce