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Trucks · 05-10-2004, 12:33 PM

My 68 GMC 4x4 has what amounts to maybe a 1-2" lift becuase of adding leafs to old ones, a shop did this. But the tires I got at a real good price with rims are BIG, and I like that it makes up for the SM465 trans and 4.56 gears. However the left tire hits a steering arm when I turn to the right. Has anyone fixed this before? All I can think of is
1. smaller tires
2. alot more lift
3. customize the steering arm
4. weld a nice flat peice of metel around the arm so the smooth part of the tire hits it instead of the tread grabbing that steering rod.

OH, I didn't mention no power steering, which I'd like to have but have no clue how or how much $. The tires are about 33" currently.

Trucks · 05-10-2004, 12:39 PM

I should also mention that the previous owner put in a 250-6 which I am debating on swapping to a 350 on a limited budget.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-10-2004, 01:15 PM

How wide are the rims and how much offset? Sounds like the rims might be too narrow or have to much backspacing. I have 35s on both my trucks w/ stock back spacing and they are no-where near the steering componets. Do the tires rub on the sheet metal?

cdowns · 05-10-2004, 01:18 PM

you got 2 choices either get new rims with proper backspaceing or join nascar they only turn left

Trucks · 05-10-2004, 08:48 PM

Stock steel 16" by 7" I think. Tires are 'bout 9-10 wide havent measured yet.
No they miss teh sheetmetal by a good inch in front while turning.

05-10-2004, 12:33 PM	#1
Trucks Is that a Chevy 69...? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brownton MN Posts: 112	tire hits steering arm My 68 GMC 4x4 has what amounts to maybe a 1-2" lift becuase of adding leafs to old ones, a shop did this. But the tires I got at a real good price with rims are BIG, and I like that it makes up for the SM465 trans and 4.56 gears. However the left tire hits a steering arm when I turn to the right. Has anyone fixed this before? All I can think of is 1. smaller tires 2. alot more lift 3. customize the steering arm 4. weld a nice flat peice of metel around the arm so the smooth part of the tire hits it instead of the tread grabbing that steering rod. OH, I didn't mention no power steering, which I'd like to have but have no clue how or how much $. The tires are about 33" currently. __________________ Ahhhh, the wonderful sound of a rumbling V8.

05-10-2004, 12:39 PM	#2
Trucks Is that a Chevy 69...? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brownton MN Posts: 112	oh I should also mention that the previous owner put in a 250-6 which I am debating on swapping to a 350 on a limited budget. __________________ Ahhhh, the wonderful sound of a rumbling V8.

05-10-2004, 01:15 PM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	How wide are the rims and how much offset? Sounds like the rims might be too narrow or have to much backspacing. I have 35s on both my trucks w/ stock back spacing and they are no-where near the steering componets. Do the tires rub on the sheet metal? __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-10-2004, 01:18 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	you got 2 choices either get new rims with proper backspaceing or join nascar they only turn left __________________ 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

05-10-2004, 08:48 PM	#5
Trucks Is that a Chevy 69...? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brownton MN Posts: 112	Stock steel 16" by 7" I think. Tires are 'bout 9-10 wide havent measured yet. No they miss teh sheetmetal by a good inch in front while turning. __________________ Ahhhh, the wonderful sound of a rumbling V8.



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