questions about coilovers/wheel spacers on stock 5 lugs

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sfl240sx
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Car: 97 kouki

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hello everyone, i literally just made this account to ask a few questions, please bare with me as i'm no expert, and thats why i've come to this forum for help.

i drive a 97 s14 on stock suspension and the stock 5 lugs, i just painted my stockers (came out great) and have been saving up for coilovers for awhile now. i was just wondering if anyone has ever slammed their s14 on stockers, and if so what mm spacers would i need to run? if any at all? i see theres a decent gap and id like to have a more flush look even with my skinny tires. here are my sizes.

front: 205 50R16's
rear: 205 60R16's


any information you guys can give me will be extremely helpful, im sorry if this is a noob question and should be in a different section but it was kind of a long post so i wasnt sure.

thanks!


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catnipple
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1990 s13 hatch (ls1 swap in progress)
1997 dodge 1500
2004 dodge 3500
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I don't own an s14, but I'd definitely look into adjustable suspension components first to correct your alignment after you slam your 240, as it will be far out of spec.

Then, (assuming you have rolled your fenders) you can measure the gap between the tire and the inner well of the fender to determine what size spacer you need to flush up to the fender.

Be sure to post pictures of your progress! We'd love to see it.

Welcome to Nico!!

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adrianfromthecastle
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Car: 1992 Nissan 240sx
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I agree with catnipple. You're gonna want to get the accommodating suspension arms to at least give you a decent alignment (rear toe arms, rear upper control arms). as for spacers, Id say no more than 15mm.


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