Bill Meglin
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• Guilford, CT, USA |
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• Registered on 2/2/2004 |
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 Posted:2/2/2004 13:17 |
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Hey all, I need help with a 95 Bronco EB
I recently installed BFG 33x12.5x15 Mud terrains on my truck,
I belaieve the truck has a 3 or 4 inch lift (not sure, it was lifted with 32" tires when I bought it)
Every time I turn, the tires are rubbing on the a arm and the sway bar.
I am new to this and would appreciate any advise to fix this. basically, im not sure what parts to replace to maintain "proper geometry" and keep costs down.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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schmuck
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• nola, XX, USA |
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• Registered on 5/21/2003 |
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 Posted:2/3/2004 18:43 |
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did you change rims?
what was the width of the 32s you had on it?
nucking futs
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John Taylor
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• KC, MO, USA |
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• Registered on 10/30/2003 |
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Posted:2/5/2004 11:11 |
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i dont think it has been lifted at all, i have the same size tires on mine and if i turn too sharp it rubs on my running boards but mine is an 84 so i could just be talking out my ass, buy a 3 inch body lift and that should take care of your problem, i am going to put one on mine and then put some 35inch all terr.. i figure that will make my truck look very mean |
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Bill Meglin
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• Guilford, CT, USA |
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• Registered on 2/2/2004 |
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Posted:2/5/2004 12:25 |
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the rims are aftermarket, also on it when I bought the truck, the old tires were 11.5s,
There is deffinetly a lift because I can see blocks or wedges of some sort on the rear axle, under the leaf springs.
I have seen all kinds of kits for this, I just cant afford a whole new suspension right now
Thanks for your replies, I appreciate any / all help I can get. |
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John Taylor
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• KC, MO, USA |
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• Registered on 10/30/2003 |
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Posted:2/7/2004 00:32 |
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well you see those wedges arnt a lift they are stabalizers to keep the back end from doing weird stuff |
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Drew Hardrath
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• West Valley, UT, USA |
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• Registered on 10/20/2003 |
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Posted:2/7/2004 00:33 |
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Dude, I have 32x13.50 Wild Country Mudders on my stock height 90 and I only rub at full lock. If I were you I would get rid of my sway bars. Not only do you get about 4-5 more inches of flex out ouf both axles ( especially helpful with the TTB setup up front) but you wont notice any difference in body roll or handling. If you bought the truck with 11.50 tires, then most like you have either a 8 inch or 8.5 inch wide rim, goin with a 10 inch rim with only 11.50 would get you to lose the bead when airing down. I would assume you have an 8 inch because it is the most common. With the 4 inch lift you are running you really shouldnt be rubbing. Maybe the rims on there have the wrong size offset? |
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Thomas Christensen
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• Columbus, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 3/26/2004 |
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Posted:3/26/2004 18:28 |
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I have a 1987 with 33 12.5 15's on it and it rubs when I cut sharp to one side or the other. The guy at my 4 wheel shop said to get the 2" lift for the front to level it with the rear and it would take care of it.
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Patrick Gilbert
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• Taylor, MI, USA |
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• Registered on 4/10/2004 |
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Posted:4/10/2004 15:02 |
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my 96 has a 4 inch lift with 33inch tires and after market rims it rubs the sway bar and radius arms at full lock. you will probally have to back space the rims or buy after market suspention parts to keep it from rubbing |
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