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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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Default RE: suspension upgrade

I know you hate to hear it..but that combination of 205/70 and 3.75" backspacing is causing the front to rub when you turn or dip....

For now, I'd roll the fender lips and pull them up out of the way. Long term plans should be to move to a lower profile (60s) tire.

Another consideration would be to change to a stiffer front spring.

Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Default RE: suspension upgrade

ORIGINAL: JamesW

I know you hate to hear it..but that combination of 205/70 and 3.75" backspacing is causing the front to rub when you turn or dip....

For now, I'd roll the fender lips and pull them up out of the way. Long term plans should be to move to a lower profile (60s) tire.

Another consideration would be to change to a stiffer front spring.

Well hell....you know though, when I drove it today, I only had one instance where I thought it could be wheel rub. On a turn, going over a bump in the road, but I didn't feel it in the steering wheel, only heard something. Maybe it is just the suspension bottoming out or something. I can't find a stiffer spring that doesn't drop the front 1". I am going to order from Dallas Mustang so I can just go pick it up. I will have to check Laurel Mt. again for springs I guess.
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