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  • Mass
    232 I6
    • Sep 26, 2017
    • 95

    I'm rubbing

    I searched around and couldn't find anything.
    I've got 32/11.5 bf Goodrich KO2's on the stock 89' alloys.
    They rub on the springs at near full lock. I've seen some guys say 31"/10.5 will rub also but hat's what I had before and they didn't rub on stock saggy springs. I've installed 4" springs since then.

    My question is.. would 1" wheel spacers help?
    I'm rather attached to the wheels so I don't want to go aftermarket. I also still have 75%+ tread left or else I would buy 31/10.5's again.
    89' GW 6BT Cummins
  • wiley-moeracing
    350 Buick
    • Feb 15, 2010
    • 1430

    #2
    You can or you can adjust the stops.

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    • Mass
      232 I6
      • Sep 26, 2017
      • 95

      #3
      That was my first thought. They're already out a good amount.
      It's a pretty good bite on the springs. I can hold the Jeep still at idle and in drive just by turning the wheel.
      89' GW 6BT Cummins

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      • tgreese
        • May 29, 2003
        • 11682

        #4
        Originally posted by Mass
        That was my first thought. They're already out a good amount.
        It's a pretty good bite on the springs. I can hold the Jeep still at idle and in drive just by turning the wheel.
        Wide tires on "narrow" wheels cause a lot of sidewall bulge. You can address rubbing by going to wider wheels with the same backspacing, or adding spacers to decrease the backspacing, or going to a wheel with less backspacing, or running a tire with a smaller section width, or setting the stops out further. Your choice.
        Tim Reese
        Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS, hubcaps.
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        • Mass
          232 I6
          • Sep 26, 2017
          • 95

          #5
          Thanks greese,

          Looks like I got some options to think about.

          Sounds like the spacers might work and I like cheap
          89' GW 6BT Cummins

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          • babywag
            out of order
            • Jun 08, 2005
            • 10286

            #6
            Good spacers aren't really cheap and be very afraid of "cheap" ones.
            I'd try extending the stops if you're after cheap & easy.
            Tony
            88 GW, 67 J3000, 07 Magnum SRT8

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