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New 30" front tires rub on leaf springs???!!

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:17 pm
by CJboy
Hey Guys-
I recently got 30" high country all terrians for my 58 CJ5. I have 16" rims that are the stock military looking rims. The front wheels rub on the leaf springs while turning. I do have the stoppers on the hub but they are rusted away, shot and corroded to hell. How can I get rid of this Rub? Do I need a lift, spacers or a different rim.

I can add pics if needed.

thanks,
Wes

Re: New 30" front tires rub on leaf springs???!!

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:49 pm
by Cuz
You need a wheel offset that moves the tire outboard and you really should repair those steering stops and adjust them per which model knuckle joints you have.

Re: New 30" front tires rub on leaf springs???!!

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:42 pm
by CJboy
Cuz-
How would I go about repairing the stoppers? mine are pretty much rusted away and corroded.

thanks

Re: New 30" front tires rub on leaf springs???!!

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:01 am
by Cuz
Weld new stock on the tube and tap for new bolt and jam nut.