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Dec 24, 2007 | 05:43 PM

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Tire rubbing tie rod

Has anyone had this problem. Me and my dad both have rhino's and are running 26" mud lites. Our Front tire are rubbing the tie rods, mine is the drivers side and his is the passenger side!

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Dec 25, 2007 | 02:01 PM

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If only one side rubs I would be suspicious that you have a bent spindle. If both sides rub you are using the stock wheels that may have too much backspacing for the oversized tires.

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Dec 25, 2007 | 02:46 PM

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I am using my stock wheels, both sides are close but only one rubs, my dad is running afteremarket wheels with a different offset!

Dec 26, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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I too would agree it's probably a bent spindle... I bent mine, but the opposite way.. Toe'd out like 3-4 inches... the make aftermarket spindles, but their pricey, like $899.00..

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Dec 26, 2007 | 09:59 PM

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Must ... keep ... Rhino ... on ... ground. They break and bend steering components like nobodys business otherwise.

Jan 3, 2008 | 10:19 PM

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I had that problem. There is a slight difference in the offset of the front and rear rims(stock ones). It can be measured but is easily overlooked. Swap the front with rear on the side that rubs. Rhinofrank.