front drop rub (one side only) ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sactoC10 · 09-09-2003, 01:46 PM

OK,

Something I noticed this week. As I continue to weigh my options to fix the rubbing front driver's fender well bolts to the tire after doing my spindle/coil/brake work last week, I realized something I'd not noticed before.

I put some stock springs back in and now it seem apparent that the LHS tire (275/60/15) on 15x8 wheel comes "out" of the fender well maybe 1/2-3/4 inches more than the RHS. Now this would have NEVER been apparent with the stock suspension set up.

There really is no evidence whatsoever that the truck was in any sort of collision (mileage, condition, tracks straight, no repair "clues" leftover, etc...), so I am a bit confude about this and I'm not sure where to measure to determine the problem.

Anyone else seen this before? Suggestions on where to begin determining the problem, if there is a problem. I intend to get it lifted up a 1.5" from where it was when rubbing, before going to a 225 size tire, but I don't need tires yet.

And beside that, this is just bugging me.

JT

sactoC10 · 09-09-2003, 01:48 PM

BTW...

I'm not confude, I am confused!

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 09-09-2003, 03:17 PM

did you have the frontend aligned after the work? I need to have mine alinged I recently lowerd it 4.5 inches in front and it rubs on both sides one more than the other I think I may have some positive camber.

sactoC10 · 09-09-2003, 03:46 PM

No, no alignment yet...not until I've decided what I am happy with for a while. Then I'll get it done. By looking at mine, the LHS seems to have pos camber, and the RHS maybe some neg camber ...maybe.

cdowns · 09-09-2003, 05:14 PM

check the 2front rims to see if they have the same offset

crazy longhorn · 09-09-2003, 06:43 PM

Chances are that a front alignment will take care of the problem. You might aslo check the alignment on the "tin"......if you havent changed body bushings, its a good chance that the body has shifted on those old mounts. Good luck,crazyL

Izzy · 09-09-2003, 07:28 PM

Almost all spindles push the wheel out at least 1/2 - 3/4".

sactoC10 · 09-10-2003, 10:18 AM

Well,

Along with all the input noted, my particular problem seemed to be a abundance of camber shims on the driver side which I located last night. Pulled a several out, snugged my short coils back in and (drumroll...) no more tire rub!

Man is that ever nice.

fiveeightchevy- thanks for the reminder
cdowns- the rims are the same offset
crazyL- yes, an alignment will be in order soon

I have piece of mind knowing that there is not some major flaw to this vehicle.

Thanks!
JT

ocbaud · 09-10-2003, 01:07 PM

yeap, i have quite a few shims more on my drivers side than i do on the pass. side.

its noticable that the tire sticks out more.

after i pull the engine i'm gonna sale my coils and buy some different ones, and make sure that the alignment shop puts the same amount of shims on both sides.

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09-09-2003, 01:46 PM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	front drop rub (one side only) ??? OK, Something I noticed this week. As I continue to weigh my options to fix the rubbing front driver's fender well bolts to the tire after doing my spindle/coil/brake work last week, I realized something I'd not noticed before. I put some stock springs back in and now it seem apparent that the LHS tire (275/60/15) on 15x8 wheel comes "out" of the fender well maybe 1/2-3/4 inches more than the RHS. Now this would have NEVER been apparent with the stock suspension set up. There really is no evidence whatsoever that the truck was in any sort of collision (mileage, condition, tracks straight, no repair "clues" leftover, etc...), so I am a bit confude about this and I'm not sure where to measure to determine the problem. Anyone else seen this before? Suggestions on where to begin determining the problem, if there is a problem. I intend to get it lifted up a 1.5" from where it was when rubbing, before going to a 225 size tire, but I don't need tires yet. And beside that, this is just bugging me. JT

09-09-2003, 01:48 PM	#2
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Confude... BTW... I'm not confude, I am confused!

09-09-2003, 05:14 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	check the 2front rims to see if they have the same offset __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-09-2003, 06:43 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Chances are that a front alignment will take care of the problem. You might aslo check the alignment on the "tin"......if you havent changed body bushings, its a good chance that the body has shifted on those old mounts. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

09-10-2003, 10:18 AM	#8
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	problem solved Well, Along with all the input noted, my particular problem seemed to be a abundance of camber shims on the driver side which I located last night. Pulled a several out, snugged my short coils back in and (drumroll...) no more tire rub! Man is that ever nice. fiveeightchevy- thanks for the reminder cdowns- the rims are the same offset crazyL- yes, an alignment will be in order soon I have piece of mind knowing that there is not some major flaw to this vehicle. Thanks! JT

09-09-2003, 03:17 PM	#3
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	did you have the frontend aligned after the work? I need to have mine alinged I recently lowerd it 4.5 inches in front and it rubs on both sides one more than the other I think I may have some positive camber.

09-09-2003, 03:46 PM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	No, no alignment yet...not until I've decided what I am happy with for a while. Then I'll get it done. By looking at mine, the LHS seems to have pos camber, and the RHS maybe some neg camber ...maybe.

09-09-2003, 07:28 PM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Almost all spindles push the wheel out at least 1/2 - 3/4".

09-10-2003, 01:07 PM	#9
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	yeap, i have quite a few shims more on my drivers side than i do on the pass. side. its noticable that the tire sticks out more. after i pull the engine i'm gonna sale my coils and buy some different ones, and make sure that the alignment shop puts the same amount of shims on both sides.

09-11-2003, 07:48 PM	#10
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	SELL SELL SELL... i know *S T F U ! ! !*/



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