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I'm on my way to more exciting things. I'm trying to work out the small problems first tho lol. I'm thinking I'm going to get new shocks and springs anyway and if that isn't the problem then no harm done anyway. If that doesn't work ill probably hammer it or get it rolled.
What wheels are you running? I still suspect incorrect offset.
The shocks and springs could certainly contribute to it, but if you are rubbing the side walls on the outside sidewall, then that is much more likely to be an offset problem. Roll the fenders (or hammer).
The fact that it is rubbing more on one side vs. the other could suggest that your springs are sagging in the rear and thus disallowing the panhard bar to work properly (the component that centers the rear axle), but with new springs, the suspension will still reach this same point, just less often over more harsh imperfections.
If your tires are rubbing on the outer sidewall, roll the fenders or use a hammer to do the same. If they are rubbing on the inside, remove, space, or otherwise modify the bump stops.
All I know about the wheels is they are american racing 17" by 9". They came with the car when I bought it but weren't on it. The tires are hitting right on the inside of the outer edge of the wheel well. I believe rolling the fenders would give it enough clearance but I'm concerned it might damage the paint, I've never heard of anyone doing something like that.
Rolling the fenders is commom among the V8 guys running 315's and higher in the rear with them being lowered if done right it doesn't harm the paint. So instead of cutting into the tire, the lip is rolled in and so theres no sharp edges.
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What wheels are you running? I still suspect incorrect offset.
The shocks and springs could certainly contribute to it, but if you are rubbing the side walls on the outside sidewall, then that is much more likely to be an offset problem. Roll the fenders (or hammer).
The fact that it is rubbing more on one side vs. the other could suggest that your springs are sagging in the rear and thus disallowing the panhard bar to work properly (the component that centers the rear axle), but with new springs, the suspension will still reach this same point, just less often over more harsh imperfections.
If your tires are rubbing on the outer sidewall, roll the fenders or use a hammer to do the same. If they are rubbing on the inside, remove, space, or otherwise modify the bump stops.
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I have factory 17x9 rims and 275/40/17 tires, 1" lowered, and use 1/2" SPACERS to increase the track and DON"T hit the fender.
Actually, 24mm would put the mounting surface closer to the centerline of the wheel when compared to the factory wheels, and therefore put the outer edge of the tire toward the fender, just like we were suspecting.
Acceptable range for these cars with a 9" rim would be about 38mm to 56mm.
ive decided not to role the fenders since it can mess up the paint especially on a black car so im just going to buy new wheels. ive been looking around and a lot of the wheels i find that i like have around a 45mm offset. so my question is, how close do i need to be to stock offset to prevent rubbing?
Acceptable range for these cars with a 9" rim would be about 38mm to 56mm.
There are proper ways to roll the fenders to minimize or eliminate any paint damage. Worst case there is a crack or two along the crease on the inside of the fender...not exactly very noticeable.
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