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April 06, 2008, 09:07:24 pm

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« on: April 06, 2008, 09:07:24 pm »
some of you wanted to see pics of my lifted rabbit,
so here you go:





Here is the spring spacers on the back:


and the Jeep Cherokee springs on the front:




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Reply #1April 06, 2008, 09:08:53 pm

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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2008, 09:08:53 pm »
I am currently trying to find some bigger wheels/tires for it without breaking the bank.
so soon it shall be taller!
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Reply #2April 06, 2008, 09:11:36 pm

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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2008, 09:11:36 pm »
awesome!!!
Thanks.

Reply #3April 07, 2008, 08:07:55 am

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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2008, 08:07:55 am »
off road warrior
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way too many projects not much time

Reply #4April 07, 2008, 08:42:01 am

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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2008, 08:42:01 am »
Quote from: "truckinwagen"
I am currently trying to find some bigger wheels/tires for it without breaking the bank.
so soon it shall be taller!


old dodge carevan 4lug rims will fit! and some old snow tires will do! and is preety cheap !
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Reply #5April 07, 2008, 09:09:19 am

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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2008, 09:09:19 am »
I have been trying to locate some old 4x100 rims off of a honda or something, but everyone around here wants a premium for their used rims.
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Reply #6April 07, 2008, 01:15:24 pm

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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2008, 01:15:24 pm »
The hub is different on hondas,youll need spacers
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Reply #7April 07, 2008, 01:26:03 pm

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« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2008, 01:26:03 pm »
I would be happy to get spacers if I could get a set of wheels for less than $300
everytime a good price comes up the wheels are all bent up.
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Reply #8April 07, 2008, 01:29:28 pm

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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2008, 01:29:28 pm »
i'm running honda rimms on mine... it just took me 3 minutes each on a large machine lathe to shave off 2 mm from their diamiter for the hole for the hubbs
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Reply #9April 07, 2008, 01:32:36 pm

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« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2008, 01:32:36 pm »
Is that a pipe tee as a spacer  :shock:
Thats awesomely ghetto.
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Reply #10April 07, 2008, 01:46:21 pm

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« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2008, 01:46:21 pm »
yes indeed it is a pipe tee, everything goes ghetto when you only make $100 a week.
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Reply #11April 07, 2008, 02:05:28 pm

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« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2008, 02:05:28 pm »
those wheels should be fine, you'd just need bigger tires.
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Reply #12April 07, 2008, 02:10:34 pm

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« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2008, 02:10:34 pm »
well trukinwagen! i don't consider it ghetto! i call it inovation!!!
I also have a lifted rabbit and you use what ever works!
but never mind about those honda rims go find dodge 4lug rims they will work! and are easyly obtainable!
P.S. go back to your profile and add your location in there! it will help others point you in the area for parts that you may be looking for in the future!
thanks Duane
injector rebuilds call  414-840-1395 for faster service not on line much!
'66 variant 1500S
'81 2dr n/a 1.6 diesel rabbit 8"lift 260K R.I.P.
'81 caddy gas 1.8 turbo/stroker W/N.O.S.
'81 caddy 1.9 turbo diesel
'82 caddy gas 1.8 G60
 3 jettas '82' '04 '14TDI
+1 rabbit,03 HD sc.eag. duece,46,&5

Reply #13April 07, 2008, 02:11:57 pm

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« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2008, 02:11:57 pm »
I have been having a hard time finding bigger tires to fit my 13's
that and the market for good used tires for 14 or 15 wheels is huge and cheap.
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Reply #14April 07, 2008, 02:23:45 pm

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« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2008, 02:23:45 pm »
you wont find any bigger in 13' that why i suggest dodge caravan they have a good offset and come in 14' rims! early 80's van that had a 4 banger in it!


Duane
injector rebuilds call  414-840-1395 for faster service not on line much!
'66 variant 1500S
'81 2dr n/a 1.6 diesel rabbit 8"lift 260K R.I.P.
'81 caddy gas 1.8 turbo/stroker W/N.O.S.
'81 caddy 1.9 turbo diesel
'82 caddy gas 1.8 G60
 3 jettas '82' '04 '14TDI
+1 rabbit,03 HD sc.eag. duece,46,&5