Driver Side Rear End, Wheel / Tire Rubbing |
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Driver Side Rear End, Wheel / Tire Rubbing |
martinef1963 |
Sep 21 2013, 06:55 PM
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The Saga Continues... Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Miami, FL, USA Member No.: 3,080 Region Association: South East States |
Hello. Last week or so I chimed in on a thread about Bilstein's adjustable perch. The consensus was to start on the 3rd level from the bottom.
I did, however, the driver's side tire still rubbed on the quarter panel lip, however, did not on the passenger side (close, but still). Today I moved the perch up to the 5-tier and the tire is still rubbing on the lip - on the passenger side much better clearance. I did note that the driver's side wheel sits out further than the passenger side and all other wheels. I took a look at the CV joints to see if there was a difference between side, however, did not see anything that would make me think it would be the CV joints. I inspected the A-arm and it appears to be solid, no signs of rust or break(s). Can someone throw some ideas out at me. I drove this car out from California in 2002 / 2003 and didn't have this problem. I initially suspected the CV joints because when we did the rebuild the CV were removed and reinstalled. I will get some pictures so you guys can see exactly what I am talking about. thanks, Fern |
martinef1963 |
Sep 28 2013, 08:06 PM
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The Saga Continues... Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Miami, FL, USA Member No.: 3,080 Region Association: South East States |
Happy Saturday to all.
I worked on the car today, did some fuel stuff and wanted to get under and see what I could find on my LH rear tire rubbing on the fender w/ rear Bilstein on 5th perch. I took some pictures: I moved the CV joints / rods towards / away from the trailing arm / to engine and both moved smoothly. I wanted to perform the measurements like the Painted Man suggested, however, do not understand the instructions. If someone could break it down for me I would appreciate. last resort would be to have it towed to an alignment specialist to see what he comes up with. I took a shot underneath and of the car in the garage for the hec of it. It is a great looking car, just have to get her finished up. It is a pain / pleasure type of relationship - sort of like the one I have with the wifey.... She came out to the garage about a dozen times today mentioning how great the weather was in Miami... Any help would be appreciated. Fern |
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