wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

just did the 2/4 spindle and rear chakles/hangers on my 96 1500 reg short box and the front wheels rub the control arms....

I love my ralley wheels whats the fix??? and go figure I am broke..lol

here is my truck (before drop)

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps5fdc127e.jpg

if anyone can direct me to a link for such that would be awsome

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

You have to trim the gutters on the lower control arms.

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

Yeah^^^, or maybe a 1/4" spacer?

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

ok heading out to trim the gutters..lol

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

When I trim the control arm like that, I always add a gusset or some plating on the bottom to help put some strength back in it.
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prob a good call....

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No sharp edges either (like a 90° cut). Drill a hole where you want to end the trimmed portion & cut to the hole. Smooth everything out when done. Sharp edges can cause stress cracks w/repeat force.

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

got that done now i notice with the 4" rear hanger my leaf spring is basically resting on the box rail??

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps2735a794.jpg

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

It's common to have to trim the floor support directly above the spring.

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

so just notch it out to clear? (sorry for newbie questions)

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http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps2da153a3.jpg

Here is how she looks now...

Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!!
 

Scot is right, notch the bed support rail on each side to allow clearance.

Ya know, cutting a coil off of the front spring would bring it down a bit and put the nose slightly lower than the butt.
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Cool...ya i have different front tires to go on which are tad smaller then may look at spring :o)