4/6 Drop / Control arms .
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Get wheels that fit.
You asked....
If you've ground shìt down to the point that you're scared to grind any more and it's still not working, you obviously can't run those wheels.
So get different ones.
That fit.
If you've ground shìt down to the point that you're scared to grind any more and it's still not working, you obviously can't run those wheels.
So get different ones.
That fit.
That's unfortunate, but doesn't change the fact that they don't fit. Sell them to recoup some of the cost.
89obsSB
I'm Awesome
What type of control arms. Stock arms? Maybe go tubular? I don’t know if that would have more clearance. Other than that idea I’m with 618 on that one.
Have the wheels professionally repaired and sell them to recoup your cost. That's the best you can hope for. Been there, done that with a set of Corvette Gran Sport wheels on my Jag. Fortunately they were cheap.
sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
But...did you grind enough?
Turn the wheels to the stop. Mark where the lip on the LCA is close-to or touching the wheel. Measure 2" in on the LCA & grind to there. Do both sides of the arms.
That extra is for clearance as the suspension cycles.
All that needs to be removed from the LCA is that upturned gutter along the edge.
Make a nice smooth transition from the removed to what's left.
Both of my trucks had/have been done like this for years (decades!) & neither have had any probs with bending nor cracking. If there was to be any, it would of become apparent long ago, just due to my (*ahem!*) somewhat enthusiastic driving tendencies.
My '97 needed the arms done with 17's, even just at 2/4. (spindles)
Turn the wheels to the stop. Mark where the lip on the LCA is close-to or touching the wheel. Measure 2" in on the LCA & grind to there. Do both sides of the arms.
That extra is for clearance as the suspension cycles.
All that needs to be removed from the LCA is that upturned gutter along the edge.
Make a nice smooth transition from the removed to what's left.
Both of my trucks had/have been done like this for years (decades!) & neither have had any probs with bending nor cracking. If there was to be any, it would of become apparent long ago, just due to my (*ahem!*) somewhat enthusiastic driving tendencies.
My '97 needed the arms done with 17's, even just at 2/4. (spindles)
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sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
+, When you get the wheels balanced, get the tire guy to use stick-on weights.
The clip-on style are just tall enough to get knocked off by the LCA when turning tight or during big suspension compressions.
The clip-on style are just tall enough to get knocked off by the LCA when turning tight or during big suspension compressions.
