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prin · 01-31-2019, 10:44 PM

I don't drive my truck often. But, I have noticed in the past couple months that the front tires are scrubbing when I turn. This has never happened before. So it looks like my springs have sagged a little. What are some options before I buy new springs?

**LockDoc** · 01-31-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by prin

I don't drive my truck often. But, I have noticed in the past couple months that the front tires are scrubbing when I turn. This has never happened before. So it looks like my springs have sagged a little. What are some options before I buy new springs?

I'm no front end man but if they are scrubbing I would say that would be more alignment. Have you checked the tie rods and cross link to see if they might be bent? Or the shims between the upper "A" arms and the frame to see if any are missing.

LockDoc

rcazwillis · 02-01-2019, 01:27 PM

What do you mean by scrubbing? Tires rubbing somewhere or an alignment issue?

prin · 02-02-2019, 12:44 AM

Yes, the tire are scrubbing especially when you turn them. It is on the upper fender. I really don't think that it is an alignment issue

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-02-2019, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by prin

Yes, the tire are scrubbing especially when you turn them. It is on the upper fender. I really don't think that it is an alignment issue

What size wheels and tires are you running?

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by prin

Yes, the tire are scrubbing especially when you turn them. It is on the upper fender. I really don't think that it is an alignment issue

That's not scrubbing, that is just rubbing on sheet metal parts. Scrubbing is when the problem is actually wearing off the tread on the tire.

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From Wikipedia:

What causes tire scrub?
What are the significant causes of excessive tire wear. Uneven or accelerated tire wear can be caused by wheel misalignment, worn suspension and steering components, and/or improper tire inflation. The most critical alignment angle with respect to tire wear is toe. Camber is also important and can be affected by caster ...

If they are rubbing then yes, the springs are suspect.....

LockDoc

**Boog** · 02-02-2019, 12:03 PM

As usual some pics of the truck and affected area would help diagnose it.

01-31-2019, 10:44 PM	#1
prin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 172	front spring issues I don't drive my truck often. But, I have noticed in the past couple months that the front tires are scrubbing when I turn. This has never happened before. So it looks like my springs have sagged a little. What are some options before I buy new springs?

02-01-2019, 01:27 PM	#3
rcazwillis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 309	Re: front spring issues What do you mean by scrubbing? Tires rubbing somewhere or an alignment issue? __________________ Zane's 71 Build

02-02-2019, 12:44 AM	#4
prin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 172	Re: front spring issues Yes, the tire are scrubbing especially when you turn them. It is on the upper fender. I really don't think that it is an alignment issue

02-02-2019, 12:03 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,122	Re: front spring issues As usual some pics of the truck and affected area would help diagnose it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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