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stepside-mitch

07-20-2012 11:56 PM

Steering knuckle scraping?

I'm running stock 15x8 rallys and the lower control arm of the spindle is grinding a little bit. Common issue but I also noticed that the steering knuckle digs into wheel. Is this also a common problem? I bought some cheapo 5/16" wheel spacers for the time being but they won't last. I really don't feel like grinding too much off the knuckle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By the way, they are McGaughys 2.5" drop spindles. stock springs

stepside-mitch

07-21-2012 03:22 PM

Re: Steering knuckle scraping?

anything? I'm completely stumped

INSIDIOUS '86

07-21-2012 03:53 PM

Re: Steering knuckle scraping?

Are you talking about how drop spindles cause the lower control arm to rub the wheel?
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stepside-mitch

07-21-2012 11:42 PM

Re: Steering knuckle scraping?

the steering knuckle where the tie rod end bolts to on the spindle

rwhit57

07-22-2012 12:09 AM

Re: Steering knuckle scraping?

I had that issue but I believe on mine it was the tierod, there was plenty of meat to grind it where it wouldn't rub.

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