86 C10 Lowering Issue

[dealrcn]

Anyone ever have a conflict between the lower control arm and 15" wheel scrubbing each other right at the lip on the arm next to the ball joint. I'm using belltech spindles and springs. Any thoughts.

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[trout]

Originally Posted by dealrcn

Anyone ever have a conflict between the lower control arm and 15" wheel scrubbing each other right at the lip on the arm next to the ball joint. I'm using belltech spindles and springs. Any thoughts.

Thanks
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You have to trim the control arm where it hits it's comman wit 15 in wheels if you go big it dosnt hit
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[dealrcn]

Originally Posted by trout

You have to trim the control arm where it hits it's comman wit 15 in wheels if you go big it dosnt hit
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10-4, what about the strength of the arm? I trimmed it off but I'm worried about the ball joint splitting out without that factory lip. Would tubular arms solve this problem? If so who makes some that are reasonable.
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[UKNOWME]

I have been told 2.5 inch spindles don't have that problem. Does everyone confirm that info?
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[Metalshapes]

I have 2.5" spindles on mine and didn't have to modify anything, it also has 3" coils 15x8" wheels no problems.

[dealrcn]

Can someone take a quick photo to show me where their rim is in relation to the control arm? I'm wondering if my back spacing on my rims is the cause.
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[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by Metalshapes

I have 2.5" spindles on mine and didn't have to modify anything, it also has 3" coils 15x8" wheels no problems.

What brand spindle are you using?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by dealrcn

.... I'm wondering if my back spacing on my rims is the cause.

Thats correct. A narrower, or less back space will help solve the problem. If you go to a larger rim diameter, the problem goes away.