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nickgbmx
I have a 1980 Pontiac Catalina, i belive the suspension is the same as B body. I have lexani 27s(the ones that use 22" tires with a 265-45-22. I plan to use UCL 5" lift cups, will this be enough and does anyone see any other problems i would run into. Thanks in advance for the help
941cutty
u got a pic of the car..dont think ive eva seen a 80 catalina..i kno ive seen the older 1s in the 70's that were verts
nickgbmx
QUOTE (941cutty @ Nov 12 2009, 10:12 PM) *
u got a pic of the car..dont think ive eva seen a 80 catalina..i kno ive seen the older 1s in the 70's that were verts

941cutty
o kinda like a lesabre...ya that clean and im sure it the same suspension as a box chevy would
nickgbmx
you think a 5" lift would be enough to clear a 27? thats a 22 on there now with no rubbing issues at all
Djez.a6.88
QUOTE (nickgbmx @ Nov 16 2009, 01:12 AM) *
you think a 5" lift would be enough to clear a 27? thats a 22 on there now with no rubbing issues at all



I think with that type rim you dont need to lift ........I seen a few cars with them rims and no lift but 3in should be good......5inch your goin to need more than jus cups
TRACE
QUOTE (nickgbmx @ Nov 16 2009, 06:12 AM) *
you think a 5" lift would be enough to clear a 27? thats a 22 on there now with no rubbing issues at all


Yeah...it will do ok...might need to trim a lil!!
nickgbmx
thanks guys, i should have it done within the next couple weeks i will post pictures when its done
941cutty
do you already got the rims? try em on without doin anything n see how much it mite need to be lifted..i kno a kat that had like a early 80lac wit them rims and no lift juz put heavy duty springs in it and that was it and alil trim up front to turn
nickgbmx
i have a set of 26" right now with a 305-30-26 and its not even close, im gonna order some cups this week
941cutty
thought u said u had 27's? n was tryin to put 27's on
RICK206
QUOTE (941cutty @ Nov 18 2009, 10:50 PM) *
thought u said u had 27's? n was tryin to put 27's on



BUSTED!!!! snipersmilie.gif
nickgbmx
QUOTE (RICK206 @ Nov 18 2009, 09:06 PM) *
BUSTED!!!! snipersmilie.gif



I am, he asked if i had the wheels. I said all i had was a set of 26s right now and i was going to try those. took some detective work to bust me on that one huh
TRACE
drama.gif Interesting!!
941cutty
so you got a set of 27's and 26's? wat 26's do you have n y not go wit skinyn 6;s wit minimal lift and be 10 tymes cleaner then them old ass nobody ridin 27's no more...this all juzmakes no senseid rathe be on 6's considerin they real 6's ,27's ar really 22's wit a 27 inch face and the tires are mad expensive cuz only 1 company makes em n prolly barely makes em anymo since no1 rolls em anymo............SMH @ all this mess
941cutty
hmmmmmmmmm..........

nickqbmx - I have lexani 27s(the ones that use 22" tires with a 265-45-22. ........i have a set of 26" right now with a 305-30-26 and its not even close

so which do you realy have ? and do you even own the car or even have rims or you juz tryin to lie ta kik it playa?



941cutty
QUOTE (nickgbmx @ Nov 19 2009, 01:51 AM) *
I am, he asked if i had the wheels. I said all i had was a set of 26s right now and i was going to try those. took some detective work to bust me on that one huh

and no yo first post said u had 27 lexanis n named the tire size u aint say shit bout no 26's..then u made a post ater sayin u had 26s wit 305's after i asked if u tried em on first ..lol u needa get yo stories rite bruh
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