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Coil rubbing on steering box bolts

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Old 03-07-2017 | 11:55 PM
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Default Coil rubbing on steering box bolts
Anyone else have this issue? I can't figure out how to fix it with out grinding down the bolt.
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Old 03-08-2017 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeek.OlllllllO
Anyone else have this issue? I can't figure out how to fix it with out grinding down the bolt.
Perhaps a photo or two?
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Old 03-08-2017 | 12:13 AM
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Probably should have been more specific, when I'm flexed out it rubs at full bump
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Old 03-08-2017 | 12:15 AM
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Don't have any pictures I'll take some tomorrow
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Old 03-08-2017 | 04:45 AM
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What length are you running your lowers at?

Seems to be about the only way it's pushed out far enough to touch. Mine are at 23 and a hair but there's still a tiny gap when it's all stuffed up.
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Old 03-08-2017 | 05:00 AM
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I'm having the same issue. Started squeaking a few weeks back. Mine is even happening during daily driving. My alighnment is spot on so not sure what the issue is. Maybe a sagging coil?
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Old 03-08-2017 | 05:20 AM
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I've had this issue. I had to shorten my front lower arms a tad, just under 23". And I ground down the bolt head some with a grinder.
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My front right was rubbing on the sway bar when flexed. I replaced it, and it still does it. Lower control arms is the only fix I can see for it.
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Old 03-08-2017 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BrowniesJK
I'm having the same issue. Started squeaking a few weeks back. Mine is even happening during daily driving. My alighnment is spot on so not sure what the issue is. Maybe a sagging coil?
your axle might now be centered
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Old 03-08-2017 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Biginboca
I've had this issue. I had to shorten my front lower arms a tad, just under 23". And I ground down the bolt head some with a grinder.
might give that a try, I'm like 1/8th longer than stock I believe. But I need it where I'm at for pinion angle.

I have the Jks sector shaft brace so that makes the bolt stick out like a 1/4 inch more I think
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