Anyone minitub a C3?
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From: Woodstock GA
Anyone minitub a C3?
I'd like to get a little more wheel/tire under the rear, without running flares (love them for earlier C3s, but don't like them as much on the later ones). Anyone done it? Tips?
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You'd have to cut the frame, find a new place to mount the shocks, and reroute your fuel line. Not sure if your battery box would be affected or not. That's the only issues I can think of off the top of my head, but I bet there is more.
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I have had the frame notched to clear the tires. The largest tire size that I was able to run was 28 x 13.5 - 15 ET Street tires. Those are the same size as 325/50/R15 Radials..
I have very small flares which also helped to keep the tires under the fenders.
Of course I'm running offset TA's and a shortened spring too!
I have very small flares which also helped to keep the tires under the fenders.
Of course I'm running offset TA's and a shortened spring too!
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If you get the suspension out of the way and the tires are hitting the body, tubbing the body is not so bad. A lot tougher if still on the car though but it can be done.
I have a different frame and C4 suspension so fitting the wider tires was easier, but with offset TA's and some other suggestions as above you can get some decent rubber under there.
I have a different frame and C4 suspension so fitting the wider tires was easier, but with offset TA's and some other suggestions as above you can get some decent rubber under there.
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From: Woodstock GA
If you get the suspension out of the way and the tires are hitting the body, tubbing the body is not so bad. A lot tougher if still on the car though but it can be done.
I have a different frame and C4 suspension so fitting the wider tires was easier, but with offset TA's and some other suggestions as above you can get some decent rubber under there.
I have a different frame and C4 suspension so fitting the wider tires was easier, but with offset TA's and some other suggestions as above you can get some decent rubber under there.
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From: Newburgh NY
Keep in mind I had to do some tricks with the carpet to make it look decent afterwards. I'm not done yet as we are in the process of building a surround panel to cover the stereo and amps back there, but I had to take extra pieces of carpet and tuck around the edges because the wheel wells being brought in 4" on each side required a little tweaking of the carpet.
Also in my case I cut off the storage compartment and battery box as the differential was going right there. You can tub it without going into the storage area though if using a stock rear setup.
Also in my case I cut off the storage compartment and battery box as the differential was going right there. You can tub it without going into the storage area though if using a stock rear setup.
