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Steering - Contol Arm Issue
As I slowly tweak the Circuit Rider ... the carb and timing as just been fine tuned and it runs like new. Now is my steering issue.
When I turn right I have about a 1/4" clearance with no issues but ... when I turn to the left the control arm end rubs the tire. It has 2 1/2" drop springs with factory settings on the Rally Wheels. Is the best solution to grind off the interference from the end of the control arm? Thanks
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Re: Steering - Contol Arm Issue
A few would argue it's not the best cure but grinding off some around the ball joint area is what many of us do. You might get enough room by installing a 1/4" spacer to put between the wheel and hub.
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Re: Steering - Contol Arm Issue
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Im taking the truck in to Grillots Alignment Shop - old shop but a solid front end shop and going to have it looked at.
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Re: Steering - Contol Arm Issue
Control arm rubs the TIRE or the WHEEL?
The problem is usually a 15” wheel with MORE than 3-5/8” backspace,... along with drop spindles. There are several threads on here about “clearancing” the metal around the lower ball joint. I lowered my first truck in the 80’s and have been doing this mod ever since,... even if my wheels don’t rub. You never know when you might have to install a different wheel or spare to get home.
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Re: Steering - Contol Arm Issue
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I did a search and grinding and adding a back space sems to be the two thoughts but ... I dont like either so I am going to see what options. Maybe buy two new front rims. Thanks ![]()
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Re: Steering - Contol Arm Issue
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Not more.
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Re: Steering - Contol Arm Issue
I may be totally off base with this but it sounds like the steering turns sharper to the left than to the right.. Probably because the left tie rod is adjusted to a longer length than the right side.. This can happen when the tie rods are adjusted to an unequal length in order to center the steering wheel..
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Re: Steering - Contol Arm Issue
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