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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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i have 17x8 silver bullits and i got 1 inch spacers. so when i put the wheel on, it doesnt clear the upper control arm. any one else ever have this problem? theres suposed to be about a 1/2 gap between the upper control arm and the wheel, am i right? what do i need to do to get the clearance? i have factory calipers and rotors and stock suspension, well actually, i have 620 coils that i cut to lower the car. i need help QUICK. thank you
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Default RE: CLEARANCE ISSUES

its probably not a very good advice but i had the same problem after i installed my new suspension, i had to grind the upper control arm a little bit, about 1/4 inch and put a 1 1/8 wheel spacers.

You can also put longer studs and bigger wheel spacers.
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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yeah thats what i was thinking, thiicker spacers. i dont think i can grind the uca cause the ball joint is right there, i guess ill have to return the spacers that just came in the mail like 30 mins ago and get thicker ones. thanks.
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