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Old May 4, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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i have a 91 f150 with the ttb from end. it has 31x10.5xR15 tires on it and they rub on the radius arms at almost full turn. but when u go around a curve u can hear em gettin really close to rubbing and vibrates the whole truck. how do i solve this problem? do they make bent radius arms to clear tires? ive heard bout wheel spacers but am skeptical because of the increased leverage on the wheel studs.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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anybody kno how to fix this problem?
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Old May 4, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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im running 31s on stock rims and no lift on my 94 no rubbing for me check your front shocks? you might have some suspention sag? are the 31s on stock rims? the back spacing might be wrong for your truck. hope that helps
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Old May 4, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TheCollector
im running 31s on stock rims and no lift on my 94 no rubbing for me check your front shocks? you might have some suspention sag? are the 31s on stock rims? the back spacing might be wrong for your truck. hope that helps
x2. Sounds like missing full shock travel or running too wide of rim &/or tire.
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Originally Posted by TheCollector
im running 31s on stock rims and no lift on my 94 no rubbing for me check your front shocks? you might have some suspention sag? are the 31s on stock rims? the back spacing might be wrong for your truck. hope that helps
x2. Sounds like missing full shock travel.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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missing full shock travel?
i have 31's also, on stock rims. They rub too at full lock, but my truck is leveled (coil blocks and drop pivot brackets)
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mr7confused
missing full shock travel?
i have 31's also, on stock rims. They rub too at full lock, but my truck is leveled (coil blocks and drop pivot brackets)
Missing "empty" shock travel?
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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does the tires have sidewall treads? that could cause rubbing. missing full travel means the shocks have leaked over time and do not extend fully to support the frond end ofr the truck.
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so... front shocks are too short? do they need to be longer to accomidate for the extra 2 inches in height and that will help the rubbing?

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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Mine rub at full lock too. I think more than 50% of people have that happen, and the others have nearly new front suspension components or very well taken care of ones
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