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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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Default Drop Kit Rubs Front tires on Bumps!!!

I've had my belltech 2/4 spindle drop kit on for about a year now, and I was wondering if I'm the only one who's tires get cut into by the front fender??

Running 275/45/20 . . . . its like when I hit a bump, the tire dips down and rubs the fender, and the metal gets hung on the tire and pulls down into it. Nothing super-dangerous, but its annoying when my tires get scathed by the metal!!

Does this happen to anyone else?? Do I need different shocks?? I've even considered trading the nice wheels for some 18's or 17's . . . plus, that would up my track time!

What do you think??
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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My freind had that problem we fixed it by rolling this lip under the fender
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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i have had a lowered truck and i always roll the lip of the front fenders. has always worked for me
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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it makes it to where it doesn't have a shrp object to catch on so smothing the surface = nothing to grab for the tire meaning no more rubbing
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Looney102
it makes it to where it doesn't have a shrp object to catch on so smothing the surface = nothing to grab for the tire meaning no more rubbing
Awesome! Something I can do myself?? Or bodyshop work??
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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I recomend u taking it to a body shop but it can be done yourself just be careful fith the paint.
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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Has it done this ever since youve had the drop? Ill bet the springs settled a bit.
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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What backspace are you running on those wheels? With just a 2" drop and those tires it shouldn't be rubbing. I ran 265/45/20's on a 9.5 wheel with a 6" backspace and never had rubbing problems.
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