So here's my issue? I didn't see this anywhere so I had to ask. When using the teg rear disks. I noticed that my wheel studs were a bit short. So I used some teg studds and all seems well...I was wrong. I then started thinking. Needing longer wheel studs means that my wheels are being pushed farther out? I now have tire run on the outer fender because of this. Did I do something wrong? Is this normal because I haven't really heard anyone talking about this? I'm at a loss and I'm hoping someone has dealt with this before.
Thanks,
Don
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1g Rear Disk Issue?
Started by '85-SI, Feb 01 2009 03:23 AM
23 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 01 February 2009 - 03:23 AM
#2
Posted 01 February 2009 - 06:18 AM
Never had that problem when I swapped. I'd have to suspect your rims are somewhat non-standard.
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#3
Posted 01 February 2009 - 09:50 AM
#4
Posted 01 February 2009 - 10:31 AM
QUOTE (oldschoolimport @ Feb 1 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the disc set-up does push the wheels out about a quarter inch per side.
oldschoolimport is correct......
Though I don't think it's quite 1/4". Basically, the disc is thicker than the drum where it goes over the wheel studs, that is where the difference comes from.
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#5
Posted 01 February 2009 - 12:57 PM
#6
Posted 01 February 2009 - 03:27 PM
as i suspected...looks like I'm going back to drums.... I will have to find some hf drums...
#7
Posted 01 February 2009 - 11:07 PM
#8
Posted 02 February 2009 - 09:14 AM
QUOTE (Apexed @ Feb 1 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just out of curiosity what size wheels are you running?
seriously! I was wondering that myself. I have 16x7 with 215/45/16 azenis, dropped to 2 fingers, and I don't rub. its close, but its fine.
wes g.
#9
Posted 03 February 2009 - 01:10 AM
i'm on 13" honda ten spoke w/ 185/60's. i'm dropped to tuck about an inch of tire. It rubs both sides ever so slightly.
#10
Posted 03 February 2009 - 09:47 AM
you should have no problem with rubbing, unless your springs are so soft that the tire is going completely up into the wheel well under compression.
wes g.
#11
Posted 03 February 2009 - 10:21 AM
With 450lb springs and rancho rs9000s I can rule out soft suspension. Its simply a track width issue. I drive the thing about as low as it will go without destroying the thing. Short of reinventing the wheel, I think going back to drums is my quickest solution. I appreciate all the help, and I should have known with the need for longer wheel studs!!! I didn't put two and two together until the car was rolling... Oh well, always learning!
#12
Posted 03 February 2009 - 11:59 AM
QUOTE ('85-SI @ Feb 3 2009, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
With 450lb springs and rancho rs9000s I can rule out soft suspension. Its simply a track width issue. I drive the thing about as low as it will go without destroying the thing. Short of reinventing the wheel, I think going back to drums is my quickest solution. I appreciate all the help, and I should have known with the need for longer wheel studs!!! I didn't put two and two together until the car was rolling... Oh well, always learning!
Have you rolled, or cut back the inner rear fender lip? It can give you almost 1/2" of clearance on either side.
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#13
Posted 03 February 2009 - 12:05 PM
willq and I talked about this issue at teh NED 08 meet. he said its possible to have something in the Integra's rear axle assembly machined down a bit in order to make the track width equal to that of the CRX's
#14
Posted 03 February 2009 - 12:11 PM
Rub, seriously? I have an acura rear axle, with 13x7 with 3.5 inch backspace, and my tires do not rub on the fenders, even under hard cornering.
#15
Posted 03 February 2009 - 12:32 PM
When I installed my rear axle i measured and compared it to my stock axle and I only saw a total of 1/4" difference. As in a 1/8" wider on each side.
What combo are you using?
Integra axle and spindles with civic trailing arms?
OR
Civic axle with civic trailing arms and integra spindles?
I am using a integra axle, spindles and the civic trailing arms. No troubles here I think that with those stock wheels you have you can make it work. But I have to say tucking 1" in the back? Damn I hope you have a adjusable panhard rod.
Brian
What combo are you using?
Integra axle and spindles with civic trailing arms?
OR
Civic axle with civic trailing arms and integra spindles?
I am using a integra axle, spindles and the civic trailing arms. No troubles here I think that with those stock wheels you have you can make it work. But I have to say tucking 1" in the back? Damn I hope you have a adjusable panhard rod.
Brian
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