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left frount wheel hitting fender when turning left

Last post 06-15-2008 10:42 PM by gmggt. 2 replies.
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  • 06-14-2008 4:56 PM

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    left frount wheel hitting fender when turning left

    I recently bought a 90Gt. Did not notice that the left front wheel rubs the fender when turning left. I thought at first I bought a wrecked car and maybe I have but I have inspected the under carriage for any visual damage. Nothing out of the ordinary. The towers look to be straight. I rebuilt the front lower arms steering rack bearings shocks, springs camber caster kit . I thought I had found the problem when I notices that the left side lower control arm was the wrong one. Any one have a clue?

  • 06-15-2008 11:47 AM In reply to

    Re: left frount wheel hitting fender when turning left

     Its very possible that the control arm could be your issue. However, its very difficult to speculate without seeing the car. If you have aftermarket wheels and larger width tires, that can shorten the tolerence where rubs can occur. Really, the only fool proof solution would be to find a reputable alignment shop and have them put it on their machine to not only tell if the car is running true from a previous accident if that is indeed the case, but also get your alignment in check from the springs and caster camber plates. If the alignment cant be brought back to spec or close to it, then they can help pinpoint the culprit. Theres literally hundreds of variables that could be causing a rub. My experience is usually just running too large of a tire on these and other cars. I've had similar situations where a left tire would rub and the right didnt unless I had a passenger in the car. Sometimes 150 pounds is all it takes.  Find a local alignment shop, and they should be able to help you get your rub fixed. -Karson

  • 06-15-2008 10:42 PM In reply to

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    Re: left frount wheel hitting fender when turning left

    Thanks for the info Karson I have new control arms new springs struts and the tires and rims are 17/9 cobra R wheels and 255/40/17 wheels bought from our friends at Latemodel. I will take you up on the alignment again Thanks

    Gary P.

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