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Old 06-13-2013, 09:34 PM
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Now with a total 4/6 drop. I like the way it sets and looks but now the front tires rub. What's the secret on keeping them from rubbing? Guessing I need to go down a tire size. Currently running 305/35R24.
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hmm...guess I stumped everyone. I got rid of the 24" wheels and went with 20's, that pretty much solved my turning/rubbing problem. Now with 20" wheels rubs on top occasionally. Guess I'm going to have to live with that unless I get stiffer springs up front.
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Looks great man , nice job !

What drop kit did you use ? How's it ride over the bumps ?
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Looks good man...what did you use or the drop up front?
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Belltech had the same problem with their Crew Cab on the same wheel/tire size. They removed the plastic liner in the front.
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I've got rear leafs and front spindles from Ground Force. Another two inches in front with Rough Country lowering spacers from this kit Chevy/GMC Lowering Kit

Overall ride is good but front rubs on top of wheel well at times.

Seems like removing the fender liner would only could cause rubbing on inner fender. There's less than 1/4" of space between liner and fender.

Tires are 275/55R20. Maybe a 275/45? Would running different size in front cause an ABS light?
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There a edge on the upper liner part that rubs the tire. I was going to remove my liners but then the engine compartment gets dirty. I was going to go with a 285/50/20 to kind of help.
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What is the size most are using with 20's?
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Changed to 275/45R20 yesterday and literary left on a road trip half an hour later to east Tx where the roads are not the best. So far no rubbing issues.
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I run stock size 275/55's on mine with less drop and its perfect... I'd imagine you did the best thing by going to the 45 tire.
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