Adjusting steering stops
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Adjusting steering stops
My tires are rubbing on the front springs and I took a quick glance at the front end on my 2002. I didnt see any way to adjust the steering stops.
Is there a way and I am just missing it?
Do I have to add some metal to the arm that sticks out?
Thanks
Steve
Is there a way and I am just missing it?
Do I have to add some metal to the arm that sticks out?
Thanks
Steve
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Mine too. I fitted BFG AT 285/75 r16 on stock rims and they were fine. But then I had the front wheels alighned (as they were toe out) and now they rub on the springs when turning full lock in either direction, I also would like to fix this. Anyone ????
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I just spoke with the lift maufacture,(donahoe in my case) They do recommend a 16X8 with 4.5 backspacing but,
In order to fix this, Tack weld a nut to the steering stop arm(on hte knuckle) and then get a compatable bolt and use that as the adjustable stop.
Not hard, should take about 10 mins to do..
Steve
In order to fix this, Tack weld a nut to the steering stop arm(on hte knuckle) and then get a compatable bolt and use that as the adjustable stop.
Not hard, should take about 10 mins to do..
Steve
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That pic is off a truck that was running 44" TSLs on 12" wide wheels.
That truck was done how mine is, drilled and tapped.
You don't need a huge amount to prevent tire rubbing, the hex head on a 1/4-20 bolt was almost enough to prevent my 38/14.50R16s on 16x10s from rubbing.....what tire/wheel combo are you running?
That truck was done how mine is, drilled and tapped.
You don't need a huge amount to prevent tire rubbing, the hex head on a 1/4-20 bolt was almost enough to prevent my 38/14.50R16s on 16x10s from rubbing.....what tire/wheel combo are you running?
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