Tire Rubbing Issue
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Tire Rubbing Issue
Hi all! Just bought a 1963 F100 stepside and couldn’t be more excited. After driving it a bit, I have noticed the pitman arm / tie rod connection is rubbing the inside of my driver front tire when turned hard to the left. It has disc brakes on it, with 235/75/R16 cragar wheels (not sure on offset). Any ideas on why this is rubbing? Wrong tire size? You’re help is appreciated.
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I think you meant decrease.
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What about a wheel spacer? I don't have any experience with them, but they would be an easy solution rather than limiting my steering.
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A wheel spacer is, IMHO, a very bad idea. It puts excessive loads on the studs, possibly leading to breakage.
It alters the geometry, leading to weird and possibly harder steering. Also the altered geometry can cause odd feedback over bumps and on slipperly pavement.
But, it IS your truck, proceed as you see fit.
It alters the geometry, leading to weird and possibly harder steering. Also the altered geometry can cause odd feedback over bumps and on slipperly pavement.
But, it IS your truck, proceed as you see fit.
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I got the steering stops adjusted. The unadjusted side gets two full turns and the newly adjusted side gets approximately 1.75 turns with no rubbing.
Thanks to all for the input, it is greatly appreciated!
Thanks to all for the input, it is greatly appreciated!