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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Anyone have a recommendation for the clearance I should have between the upper control arm and the tire? Right now it is about an eighth of an inch. I converted to front discs and the fit is not quite the same. Thanks
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Default RE: Upper control arm to tire clearance

Mine is close too. Maybe 3/16ths to 1/4. I would just run it and keep and eye on it and see if it rubs.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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I like about 1/4" or more, but you should be OK as long as you have good wheels, and set your wheel bearing preload correctly.
67T5 said it right. Just watch for rubbing.

Old Sep 23, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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Default RE: Upper control arm to tire clearance

1/8 is pretty close but its not like they are going to move closer to it. Just cut the wheel charp and get out and look if you hit.

You could also get some small shim spacers if it bothers u too much...
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