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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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My tie rod is rubbing my tire on the right side. Magnum 425 4x4. I've tried everything I can to get clearance but to no avail. Any ideas of what's causing it?
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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seems impossible unless tires/wheels are too wide
 
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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If it's only on one side, I'd say something is bent
 
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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Is this with stock tires & rims? Some have put aftermarket on (including me) and had this problem.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Try using some washers on the studs behind the rim as spacers to give you some clearance.Try like 2 or 3 on each stud.My do the trick. Mudrooster
 
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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but seems hard for it to be bent as the tie rod attaches to a solid arm which is part of the die cast hub assembly

seems it would actually break off before bending, and then he would have no steering at all, so must be oversize wheels and yeah spacers would help [but might overstress the wheel bolts]

besides with mine there is only about half inch at most extra thread to play with
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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Just a tad oversized superswamper tires, but only the right side rub. I previously replaced all the tie rod ends both inside and out, checked to toe-out and adjusted.
Solution was to put longer wheel studs and 5 washers between the wheel and tire on the right side. She's good as new and dont' rub me wrong no more.... also can't tell any difference in the ride or handling.... cheap fix.
 
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