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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Re: Pulling the wheels off the ground?

Originally Posted by DarkHorse
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Quickshotkimber
Both of my wheels come off of the ground about 8' due to the wolfe antiroll bar out back. That is cutting 1.48s to 1.51s on motor. Cut 1.7s last time out Time for bigger tires
Does it smash stuff coming down,oilpan,headers.etc..? Are ya getting bigger tires to protect your rear bumper?? eight feet is alot of height
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Re: Pulling the wheels off the ground?

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Does it smash stuff coming down,oilpan,headers.etc..? Are ya getting bigger tires to protect your rear bumper?? eight feet is alot of height

My bad, I meant 8"
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Re: Pulling the wheels off the ground?

8'

It really depends on the car. My impala was pulling the left front an inch or so 2 years ago when it was running mid 13s. Lots of torque multiplication and weight transfer along with sticky tires, a decent suspension, and plenty of body flex.
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