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Canada_Stick · 08-17-2013, 07:57 PM

just did the 2/4 spindle and rear chakles/hangers on my 96 1500 reg short box and the front wheels rub the control arms....

I love my ralley wheels whats the fix??? and go figure I am broke..lol

here is my truck (before drop)

if anyone can direct me to a link for such that would be awsome

Tx Firefighter · 08-17-2013, 11:27 PM

You have to trim the gutters on the lower control arms.

LONGHAIR · 08-18-2013, 11:02 AM

Yeah^^^, or maybe a 1/4" spacer?

Canada_Stick · 08-18-2013, 02:21 PM

ok heading out to trim the gutters..lol

Pro Performance · 08-18-2013, 08:23 PM

When I trim the control arm like that, I always add a gusset or some plating on the bottom to help put some strength back in it.
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Canada_Stick · 08-19-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

When I trim the control arm like that, I always add a gusset or some plating on the bottom to help put some strength back in it.
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prob a good call....

SCOTI · 08-19-2013, 10:46 AM

No sharp edges either (like a 90° cut). Drill a hole where you want to end the trimmed portion & cut to the hole. Smooth everything out when done. Sharp edges can cause stress cracks w/repeat force.

Canada_Stick · 08-19-2013, 01:32 PM

got that done now i notice with the 4" rear hanger my leaf spring is basically resting on the box rail??

SCOTI · 08-19-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada_Stick

got that done now i notice with the 4" rear hanger my leaf spring is basically resting on the box rail??

It's common to have to trim the floor support directly above the spring.

Canada_Stick · 08-19-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

It's common to have to trim the floor support directly above the spring.

so just notch it out to clear? (sorry for newbie questions)

Canada_Stick · 08-19-2013, 01:59 PM

Here is how she looks now...

Tx Firefighter · 08-19-2013, 02:04 PM

Scot is right, notch the bed support rail on each side to allow clearance.

Ya know, cutting a coil off of the front spring would bring it down a bit and put the nose slightly lower than the butt.
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Canada_Stick · 08-19-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Scot is right, notch the bed support rail on each side to allow clearance.

Ya know, cutting a coil off of the front spring would bring it down a bit and put the nose slightly lower than the butt.
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Cool...ya i have different front tires to go on which are tad smaller then may look at spring

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08-17-2013, 07:57 PM	#1
Canada_Stick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Williamsford Posts: 26	wheels rubbing control arm...help!! just did the 2/4 spindle and rear chakles/hangers on my 96 1500 reg short box and the front wheels rub the control arms.... I love my ralley wheels whats the fix??? and go figure I am broke..lol here is my truck (before drop) if anyone can direct me to a link for such that would be awsome

08-17-2013, 11:27 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!! You have to trim the gutters on the lower control arms.

08-18-2013, 02:21 PM	#4
Canada_Stick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Williamsford Posts: 26	Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!! ok heading out to trim the gutters..lol

08-18-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!! When I trim the control arm like that, I always add a gusset or some plating on the bottom to help put some strength back in it. Posted via Mobile Device

08-19-2013, 10:46 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,938	Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!! No sharp edges either (like a 90° cut). Drill a hole where you want to end the trimmed portion & cut to the hole. Smooth everything out when done. Sharp edges can cause stress cracks w/repeat force. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-19-2013, 01:32 PM	#8
Canada_Stick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Williamsford Posts: 26	Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!! got that done now i notice with the 4" rear hanger my leaf spring is basically resting on the box rail??

08-19-2013, 01:59 PM	#11
Canada_Stick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Williamsford Posts: 26	Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!! Here is how she looks now... __________________ 1996 Sierra SL W/T DJM 2" Drop Spindles 4" Rear Hangers and Mounts

08-19-2013, 02:04 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: wheels rubbing control arm...help!! Scot is right, notch the bed support rail on each side to allow clearance. Ya know, cutting a coil off of the front spring would bring it down a bit and put the nose slightly lower than the butt. Posted via Mobile Device



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