Tire rub mystery
#1
Tire rub mystery
First off, here's my stats...
2.5" TF lift
RK control arms
JKS adj track bar
35" BFG KO2
Wheels have 4.5" backspacing
My driver side steer tire rubs the control arm at full left steering lock. This is the only rub I have. My axle was about a half inch off center, so I bought the adj track bar. The axle is perfectly centered now, but the tire still rubs the control arm on the driver's side only.
I'm stumped. The only explanation I can think of is that my steering can go farther to the left than it can to the right.
Is my range of steering off center? And if it is, can that be adjusted?
2.5" TF lift
RK control arms
JKS adj track bar
35" BFG KO2
Wheels have 4.5" backspacing
My driver side steer tire rubs the control arm at full left steering lock. This is the only rub I have. My axle was about a half inch off center, so I bought the adj track bar. The axle is perfectly centered now, but the tire still rubs the control arm on the driver's side only.
I'm stumped. The only explanation I can think of is that my steering can go farther to the left than it can to the right.
Is my range of steering off center? And if it is, can that be adjusted?
#2
Just place a washer or two on the steer stop. I believe RK arms are bent downward for vertical clearance but no bend from center of frame outward for tire turn room.
Last edited by BlackRockBurner; 04-30-2016 at 08:21 PM.
#4
Is this when driving or just rubbing off road? What is the width of your wheels? Are your arms installed correctly? How did you determine the axle is centered, the front can be hard to find a good measurement from center.
#6
OP here. I did some investigating and it turns out my Jeep DOES turn sharper to the left than it does the right. I added a washer to the driver's side steering stop and all is well now.
Thanks for the ideas guys!
Thanks for the ideas guys!
#7
The problem was with my steering stops. They were not set identical to each other. Adding a single washer to the left stop made it match the right stop.
Problem solved!