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Old 12-08-2011, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Croce
So i finally finished the lift kit and got the steering wheel centered!!

But now if i take a really sharp turn or do a u-turn, the front end makes this vibration noise and feeling and it feels like the tires are being dragged, kinda like if your in 4wd... anyone have any idea whats causing this?
Are your tires rubbing the lower control arms at full turn? Might be a wheel backspacing or steering stop adjustment needed.
Old 12-08-2011, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JocKy
Are your tires rubbing the lower control arms at full turn? Might be a wheel backspacing or steering stop adjustment needed.
Thanks for the quick response, i just checked and yea...my tires are rubbing the control arms, i can see the marks on the control arm
Any idea how to fix this other than getting wheel spacers?
Old 12-08-2011, 09:11 PM
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I dont want to hijack a thread... but I need some help with a fender chop / fender mod. Im in the phoenix area.. I did a post in the Mod JK ... I will provide beer and pizza... I dont live here, so i have no tools... I really want to knock this out. I dont mind being a test dummy for someone.. Only had one response to assisting, anyone done this? and willing to help? Thank... also down to wheel!
Old 12-09-2011, 04:24 AM
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What part of town are you in? I know we have a couple of guys in the group that have done there's and one person in particularly, that loves to cut $^it up...

All kidding aside, most of the "active people" (excluding myself) on this thread are mechanically inclined and have done many of thier own mod's.

As for wheeling, I have not heard of anything happeneing this weekend but, if you want to PM me or, post what part of town you are in - you most likley will draw an interest. Welcome to AZ
Old 12-09-2011, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by AhMyGawd
What part of town are you in? I know we have a couple of guys in the group that have done there's and one person in particularly, that loves to cut $^it up...

All kidding aside, most of the "active people" (excluding myself) on this thread are mechanically inclined and have done many of thier own mod's.

As for wheeling, I have not heard of anything happeneing this weekend but, if you want to PM me or, post what part of town you are in - you most likley will draw an interest. Welcome to AZ
I am in Mesa/Tempe area. Pretty central I would say....????
Old 12-09-2011, 05:43 AM
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I am over an hour away... let's see if anyone else chimes in


Anyone coming to skunk creek after work?
Old 12-09-2011, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by CrazyCasey
I am over an hour away... let's see if anyone else chimes in


Anyone coming to skunk creek after work?


I plan on stopping by after work....between 5 & 5:30.
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what is skunk creek? Help out the florida boy! damnnnn
Old 12-09-2011, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jaxx1671
what is skunk creek? Help out the florida boy! damnnnn
Dude check it out on Face Book....its a cool bar/ resturant
Old 12-09-2011, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Croce
Thanks for the quick response, i just checked and yea...my tires are rubbing the control arms, i can see the marks on the control arm
Any idea how to fix this other than getting wheel spacers?
Wheel spacers, new wheels with 4.5" backspacing, or adjust your steering stops by adding washers, but then you turning radius drops.
In the mean time, don't turn so sharp. In fact if you figure out what the turning point is before rub, then you will know what your turning radius will be when you add the steering stops.


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