I see a lot of guys run the 17x9 95 Cobra wheels...these fit up front on a Fox without rubbing? What about a 1 1/2" dropped Fox with the Ford Cobra Disc 5 lug conversion?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
PoorMan
yup, as long as you don't have wider front tires. i believe mine are 245\45 and they are fine.
sorry for the crappy pic, but you get the point.
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sorry for the crappy pic, but you get the point.
Oh, I think I got the name of the wheels wrong. I don't know how to post pics and it won't let me post a link.
Most 17x9 Cobra R's, whether Ford or replica made, have a +24mm offset (5.98"backspacing) and the "Cobra Disc 5lug conversion" comes with longer '94+ axles so you will end up having the wheel stick out a butt hair too much (1/4").
The axles are 3/4" longer per side than the stock 4-lug axles.
A solution I've considered in doing the swap myself is machining about 1/4" of material off of the mounting surface of the wheel so it tucks better when mounted.
But of course you would want to inspect all clearances and issues with the wheel's spokes and calipers and such first before having someone machine off material.
When you run stock length axles with the +24mm wheel you end up having a wheel that looks a little too tucked in the rear (about 1/2") ...
It can be done, but is not ideal for most people and will usually result in you revisiting the issue again down the road.
Unfortunately it's either do it right the first time, or do it again.
Double unfortunate is the 6.42" bs wheels are no longer made by Ford, because Ford sucks.
The axles are 3/4" longer per side than the stock 4-lug axles.
A solution I've considered in doing the swap myself is machining about 1/4" of material off of the mounting surface of the wheel so it tucks better when mounted.
But of course you would want to inspect all clearances and issues with the wheel's spokes and calipers and such first before having someone machine off material.
When you run stock length axles with the +24mm wheel you end up having a wheel that looks a little too tucked in the rear (about 1/2") ...
It can be done, but is not ideal for most people and will usually result in you revisiting the issue again down the road.
Unfortunately it's either do it right the first time, or do it again.
Double unfortunate is the 6.42" bs wheels are no longer made by Ford, because Ford sucks.
^^^ exactly right
Or you can buy my 17x9 6.42"BS R rims for $500/pair w/ tires and centercap of course
Or you can buy my 17x9 6.42"BS R rims for $500/pair w/ tires and centercap of course
^^^ Hmmm, maybe OE Concepts still makes a +36 offset R ... have to call them directly to be sure though www.oeconcepts.com
Nope...looks like everyone stopped making them...sucks.
On pg 80 of the Oct 2006 5.0 Mustang magazine has a feature car with a bracket from North Racecars that retains the Fox offset with the longer cobra axles...can't wrap my brain around how that would work but...
As another option, doesn't anyone make 5 lug fox length axles I can use in place of the ones supplied in the M-2300 kit?
Also, (to confirm I understand correctly) to fit the 17x9s up front will I need the 95-96 spindles and 5.98" backspacing?
Thanks again.
On pg 80 of the Oct 2006 5.0 Mustang magazine has a feature car with a bracket from North Racecars that retains the Fox offset with the longer cobra axles...can't wrap my brain around how that would work but...
As another option, doesn't anyone make 5 lug fox length axles I can use in place of the ones supplied in the M-2300 kit?
Also, (to confirm I understand correctly) to fit the 17x9s up front will I need the 95-96 spindles and 5.98" backspacing?
Thanks again.
I'm sure you've heard of them. I've seen them pop up a couple of times on this board, but not frequently.
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