Re: [Chevelle-list] 4 link Suspension - 65 SS
Thanks Mike and Clint for the info and advice. I ended up buying 15" rims from Jim Dyer Chevy Classics and will install 235 X 60s on the car. Will use BFG DOTs (245s?) on the rear and TAs on the front. Larry Mike Holleman wrote: Larry, I can't help with the four link, but I do have 235/60s on my 65 with room for 245s. My wheels are 14x7. with a 3.75 inch BS. Hope this helps. Mike - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:23 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 4 link Suspension - 65 SS Hi Guys As you know the 65 has a small wheel well which limits the tire size. I use a 225 x 14 x 70 series BFG. The rears are wore out and I need to find more traction. I can't go inside with a wider rim to any extent. I am considering going to a 4 link set up w/ coil overs and a slight tub with 15s at about 10 to 12 inches wide. This a street car. I will keep my 12 bolt and prefer to use the after market brackets. I do not want to modify the frame other than brackets and cross members where necessary. Do any of you have experience with this conversion? Larry Williams -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.6/152 - Release Date: 10/31/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] 4 link Suspension - 65 SS
You can run a lot bigger tire & wheel combo on a 64-65 than you think. I know a 285/40/17 tire on a 17x9.5 wheel with 5 7/8" backspace will fit. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi Guys > As you know the 65 has a small wheel well which limits the tire size. I > use a 225 x 14 x 70 series BFG. The rears are wore out and I need to > find more traction. I can't go inside with a wider rim to any extent. > I am considering going to a 4 link set up w/ coil overs and a slight tub > with 15s at about 10 to 12 inches wide. This a street car. I will keep > my 12 bolt and prefer to use the after market brackets. I do not want > to modify the frame other than brackets and cross members where > necessary. Do any of you have experience with this conversion? > > Larry Williams > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] 4 link Suspension - 65 SS
Larry, I can't help with the four link, but I do have 235/60s on my 65 with room for 245s. My wheels are 14x7. with a 3.75 inch BS. Hope this helps. Mike - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 11:23 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 4 link Suspension - 65 SS Hi Guys As you know the 65 has a small wheel well which limits the tire size. I use a 225 x 14 x 70 series BFG. The rears are wore out and I need to find more traction. I can't go inside with a wider rim to any extent. I am considering going to a 4 link set up w/ coil overs and a slight tub with 15s at about 10 to 12 inches wide. This a street car. I will keep my 12 bolt and prefer to use the after market brackets. I do not want to modify the frame other than brackets and cross members where necessary. Do any of you have experience with this conversion? Larry Williams -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.6/152 - Release Date: 10/31/2005
