Control Arm Rubbing tire - solution 101 - found
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I went to the alignment shop to look at where the control arm was rubbing the rim/tire. Found the issues and now I need to get two rims with 2 3/4-2 7/8 backspacing.
Now to find the best store to by two front rims. |
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This is where most do some slight clearance work on the a-arm 'gutter'.
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Typically a 3-1/2” backspace will clear just fine.
What does your clearances look like with the wheel straight and the weight on the suspension? |
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Does this only happen with dropped spindles? I've had 15x8 wheels (4" backspacing)on my stock height pickup for 20+ years and it doesn't rub.
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Some guys run a taller rim 16 or 17s is another way around this with drop spindles
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I forgot to mention I do have a 2 1/2 drop
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This is why grinding a little off the arm lip is common. |
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Just my opinion,... but that would not be a good look. |
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I have run 15x7 rallys with dropped spindles with no rubbing..
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Thanks Never thought of that. I did find a wheel with 2 3/4 BS. |
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If you are just dead set to not trim the control arm try this. Remove one wheel and stack 1/2" of flat washers on three of the wheel studs then bolt the wheel back on and recheck control arm clearance. This can help determine just how much less back space you really need.
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Maybe I got lucky but I am running a 2-1/2" static drop in the front and 15x8 rallys with no rubbing issues. My backspacing is similar to the 4.25 as shown in the first post here.
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I did some trimming like suggested and added a 1/4 inch spacer to get the clearance I needed.
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After reading all this I wonder if I should get a 15x7 wheel for the fronts and maybe a 1/2 " BS and that would do the trick. I really dont want the front wheels to go outside the fender...
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