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FReeSky 03-14-2016 01:42 AM

Caster adjustment
 
Im having issues with clearance on my front wheels, running some wide tires so the my tires are hitting the back of my fender, i need about an inch of space, thought maybe getting a positive caster would help, I was going to call an aligment shop tomorrow to see about it figured id post it here first maybe I can get some feedback to help me thanks!

go_a_way1 03-14-2016 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FReeSky (Post 2579889)
Im having issues with clearance on my front wheels, running some wide tires so the my tires are hitting the back of my fender, i need about an inch of space, thought maybe getting a positive caster would help, I was going to call an aligment shop tomorrow to see about it figured id post it here first maybe I can get some feedback to help me thanks!

Caster moves the strut forward a backwards (parallel to the side of the car) and will not give you any clearance.

Gear_One_Performance 03-14-2016 09:49 AM

I doubt caster would get you what you need, and the cars stock don't have a caster adjustment, you would need an adjustable bushing for the lower control arm.

FReeSky 03-14-2016 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gear_One_Performance (Post 2580067)
I doubt caster would get you what you need, and the cars stock don't have a caster adjustment, you would need an adjustable bushing for the lower control arm.

Got it, you don't think having a positive caster would give me a better turning angle that doesn't hit the back of the fender? I thought about smaller tires, not sure what to do right now here's a pic

FReeSky 03-14-2016 01:55 PM

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wparsons 03-14-2016 02:32 PM

What size wheels/tires?

Hyper4mance2k 03-14-2016 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons (Post 2580473)
What size wheels/tires?

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/z...FT-86/Donk.jpg
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8R6 03-14-2016 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FReeSky (Post 2580365)
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is this shot of the back of the front tires and the fender (not the front side of tire where the bumper is)?

if so, it looks like your tires are mounted backwards too.....

mav1178 03-14-2016 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FReeSky (Post 2579889)
i need about an inch of space, thought maybe getting a positive caster would help

An inch of positive caster not only will not help, it will just be worse than what you have now.

Looks like you are trying to run wide wheels... not sure who has told you this will work but one major drawback of wide wheels is that you will rub at full lock.

Live with it or get smaller wheels.

-alex

FReeSky 03-14-2016 07:32 PM

Left & right wheel were swapped, not going smaller wheels or tires. Cutting it where its hitting and molding it back a little/ nobody told me it'd work, you live and you learn

Thanks

Ashikabi 03-14-2016 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FReeSky (Post 2581166)
Left & right wheel were swapped, not going smaller wheels or tires. Cutting it where its hitting and molding it back a little/ nobody told me it'd work, you live and you learn

Thanks

I suppose adjustable front LCA could help, push the button of the wheel out. Gonna be spendy though. Cutting is the cheap way out. Can't say I blame ya, I had some that rubbed at full lock too

FReeSky 03-14-2016 09:38 PM

If LCA would fix my problem id definitely get it but I don't think it will with the amount of space I need. I found a body shop that are cutting and molding the skirt/fender back a little which won't be cheap either but it might be the way to go

Ashikabi 03-14-2016 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FReeSky (Post 2581344)
If LCA would fix my problem id definitely get it but I don't think it will with the amount of space I need. I found a body shop that are cutting and molding the skirt/fender back a little which won't be cheap either but it might be the way to go

It'd be some pretty heavy camber for sure. You could just widebody I guess, then this wouldn't be a problem

FReeSky 03-14-2016 10:16 PM

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