I want to lower my 47 Dodge. I thought I'd use 2" drop blocks in the rear and I've got some dropped uprights for the front. The deal is I've got 15" wheels and I like the look of the meaty tires so I don't want to get smaller front wheels so Uh Oh, the fender isn't gonna clear. My idea is to open up the front part of the wheel well at the same angle it is now so I'll be able to like, turn. I'm hoping for feedback on the practicality of this idea cosmetically since I'm having trouble visualizing it. Any thoughts would be appreciated.... Many thanks, David
See if you have more space toward the inner fender well, maybe you can get a narrower 5" wheel 15" with a more inward space and gain some turning radius. I wouldn't cut on my wheel wells unless you can redo them to look stock after cutting. The curve in the well lip is what gives strength to the wheel well. I would put in a bump stop, to stop you from bending up the wheel well when turning. I would rather rub my inner wheel well more then the outer. Good luck CRUISER
My Old 46 Sedan. 3" Drop Coil from Camaro on front and 2" Blocks at rear. 14" Wire Wheels and 205/70r14 Tires. Sold some Years ago. Now the Friend Drop it with Airride. #Ingo
On my stock height '48 Plym changing rear tires is a PITA! Jack up body, insert jackstands, jack up axel & squeeze wheel out between axle & fender, not much room!
Just try getting that fat spare into the well and back out again. I have P205 R 75 15 radials on my 48 and it is all I can do to get the spare in the wheel well in the trunk and back out again. To change the rear tire I carry a two ton trolly jack and a jack stand to put under the frame after raising it about as high as it will go then use the jack to lift the rear end high enough to get the spare on.
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