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Tire rub advice...

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by letsrolljits, Jul 13, 2022.

  1. Jul 13, 2022 at 12:01 AM
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    letsrolljits

    letsrolljits [OP] New Member

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    Darwin
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    2018 4Runner SR5
    Installed spider Trax 1.25 inch wheel spacers. I have the SEMA wheels, ko2 stock size tires, and my t4r is sr5 trim but with the fox trd pro shocks and struts. I'm liking how the sidewall of the tires line up flush with the fenders and this is definitely is the stance im going for.

    But like the title says, I've got tire rubbing when turning the wheels full lock. Removing the mud flaps dimished some of it, but I'm also considering triming. I know about the wheel well liner mod and moving it more forward, but is that only good if you only drive on the street? For off road purposes in which the tires would travel more, should I just go straight to a viper cut? I saw a stock t4r with a "low" viper cut and I think it looks pretty sweet. Also, I'm aware a higher lift would solve the issue but I don't want to go that route for now.

    I'm new so any input would help. Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 20, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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    Shock Surplus

    Shock Surplus New Member

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    3 Linked Rear, 35s
    Since you are rubbing at full lock I am assuming you are rubbing on either the body mount or possibly the front bumper. This is being caused by that wheel spacer you have installed. If that is the case lifting the truck more won't solve your problem. With that being said if you are rubbing on a piece on your front bumper you probably won't need to do a full on viper cut but you can probably get away with just a small trim on the bumper. If you are rubbing on your body mount easiest solution is to ask an alignment shop to add as much positive caster as they can to push the wheel forward, but that would make the rubbing on the front bumper worse and cause you to trim more off the front bumper. Or you could get a body mount chop and not be required to have to push caster more positive. If you have any suspension questions feel free to send a DM my way!
     
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