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I solved the same problem on my S10 by using a pair of 3/8" wheel spacers. Over 100k miles without issue. I had them made by a local machine shop with proper hub centering and wheel stud sizing. No generic parts house spacer.
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Now I am aggravated as I noticed a split in the outer tie rod boot and the one on the passenger side is totally split. WTH? These things aren't a year old. |
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I hate hand sanding ! For the 3rd time ... rain tomorrow need to prime it again tonite . |
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Could this part of my problem...
I have a P245/60/15 tire? Is the size a little to big adding to my issues? I am just trying to look at all possibilities. Thanks |
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Tire size should be moot.... It's the wheel lip that interferes w/the a-arm gutter.
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The reason behind the one drop spindle mentioning does not increase width that is for stock 67 70 drum front brake measurement
71 72 disc is slightly wider so is the rear axle is slightly wider as well |
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Here's a pic of mine , ignore the dust everything in the shop is covered in dust. :chevy:
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Ok ... so if I understand it correctly:
I have a 4" BS and if I go with a 3" BS it will pull the tire another inch outwards? Thanks |
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The more aggressive you get, the harder it is on wheel bearings as a result from the additional weighted leverage of a steel wheel. Just a maint related item to keep in mind. Again..... Trimming the rain gutter is very common for the minimal clearance needed. It just needs to be done w/care in mind. |
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In other words, maybe my above post is incorrect. |
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It’s a measurement from the wheel mounting surface to the inside edge of the wheel. Less backspacing moves the wheel out. |
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I just might go with a 7" wheel/tire combo in the front and 8" in the back. That would solve my problem plus I could decrease my BS without it going to far outwards. :burnout:
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Be prepared because even 7" wheels sometimes get close enough that it requires a little clearance work on those porky a-arm gutters. The OE disc brake 6" wheels are usually the ones that clear w/o issue. Aftermarket 7" wheels w/spec'd back spacing should be good. |
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ADDING back-space means the wheel barrel would be moving closer to the source of your contact issue. Reducing back-space would mean moving it away from your contact issue. You want a 6-7" wheel w/less BS than your current 8" wheel. That shifts the contact point @ the wheel lip farther away from the a-arm gutter while keeping a similar outer track width. |
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Did you ever resolve this issue?
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