Hey everyone, I own a 68 Firebird that has been a constant hassle during the 12 years I have owned it but it is MY Bird. Long story short, this car has broken down on me so many times I can't count but I am finally on the home stretch of getting it to behave.
I took the advice of many car parts dealers who told me what Torq Thrust II wheels to buy for it and though I now have my dream wheels, they are a nightmare because I can't even drive it with any passengers because it rubs the front fenders on every bump or corner. Here is my setup- recently done (2-3 years ago) drum to disk front conversion with tubular a arms, just replaced cut springs to stock ride height springs hoping that would help- it didn't, kyb shocks in front are maybe 6 years old, no front sway bar because the stock one didn't seem to fit after conversion, gabriel hijackers on rear (drums) possible drop spindles on front? (Not sure, I believe they came with the conversion set but not positive if they were put on) new body mounts, front tires are 215s, wheels are https://www.jegs.com/i/American-Racing/286/VN6155761/10002/-1. Please help. Husband is "suggesting" that I should sell the money pit because he may or may not be upset that he can't ride in it! Won't happen though!
I had 15x7 K18 Camaro Rally's with the same tires on before these wheels that never rubbed even with the cut springs so I don't understand it.