Rubbing on my shocks

ToyoRunner94 · 07-09-2005, 10:54 AM

is there something that i need to have trimmed on my front end? something is rubbing on my shocks and it looks like it will eventually destroy the shock. is this something to worry about or just something i need to deal with?

up front im running bjs's and ome shocks. im thinking it has to do with the bjs's.

94x4 · 07-09-2005, 02:44 PM

The only thing that could be rubbing on your shocks is your tires, unless you're leaving something out, so why don't you try some wheel spacers ?? They will resolve any rubbing issues.

Yamaha+Toyota=Fun · 07-09-2005, 03:06 PM

When you installed the BJ spacers did you grind down the uca? If not then there is your problem.

94x4 · 07-09-2005, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yamaha+Toyota=Fun

When you installed the BJ spacers did you grind down the uca? If not then there is your problem.

Please define "uca"... is that upper control arm ??

Blizzard · 07-10-2005, 06:15 AM

Yep, it is.

David

93ToyKid · 07-10-2005, 07:47 PM

I don't think the tires can really rub on the shocks up front.

nmtoy · 07-10-2005, 07:56 PM

Check to see if your shocks are hitting the mount for the lower bump stop. After I installed my ball joint spacers I had to trim the mount to keep my shocks from rubbing when the suspension is extended.

Good luck!
Robb

NRM · 07-10-2005, 07:58 PM

ok i just recently did the bj spacers and found the same problem with my shocks and what its rubbing on is the lower bumpstop. its only when its flexed out some but its the metal rim that the bumpstop is connected to and it has dented in my shock but i don't think its enough to damage the inside or eventually destroy it. i may grind that lip down a little but i bet thats the same thing thats happening to yours. hope this helps some

strykersd · 08-23-2007, 08:34 PM

Ok sorry for bringing this back from the dead. I just installed BJ spacers on my 86 4runner and was about to put my new skyjacker hydro shocks in when I noticed that when at full droop my lower bump stop hits my shock. My question is if I should go out and try to find a shock with a smaller diameter or if I should just grind the steel rim that the bump stop mounts to? Luckily I installed the BJ spacers while I'm pulled the motor to rebuilt it, so the truck is at full droop.

For anyone running BJ Spacers I'd jack up your suspenion and see if your bump stops are hitting your shocks. Thanks

07-09-2005, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
ToyoRunner94 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 134	Rubbing on my shocks is there something that i need to have trimmed on my front end? something is rubbing on my shocks and it looks like it will eventually destroy the shock. is this something to worry about or just something i need to deal with? up front im running bjs's and ome shocks. im thinking it has to do with the bjs's. __________________ 2000 Black Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD, 5 spd, stock

07-09-2005, 03:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yamaha+Toyota=Fun Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bellingham, Washington and Ketchikan, Alaska Posts: 1,082	When you installed the BJ spacers did you grind down the uca? If not then there is your problem. __________________ 92 pickup... sold 90 integra- b18b turbo, intercooled, 10 lbs of boost, 240 whp... blown up 79 2wd yota pickup

07-10-2005, 06:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Blizzard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barcelona (Spain) Posts: 871	Yep, it is. David __________________ '94 Toyota 4Runner 3.0 Turbo Diesel Intercooler – Trail-Gear 4'' SAS front, Trail-Gear 5'' rear leaves swap, 35x12.5x15 M/T's and too many things more to write...

07-10-2005, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
nmtoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 438	Check to see if your shocks are hitting the mount for the lower bump stop. After I installed my ball joint spacers I had to trim the mount to keep my shocks from rubbing when the suspension is extended. Good luck! Robb __________________ 86 4runner SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 4.88's, Marlin HD clutch, Aussie locker, NWOR header, Magnaflow cat, 2 1/4" exhaust, BJ spacers, 4Crawler shackles, Downey 3" springs, Procomp shocks, 15x7" rockcrawlers, 33X10.50" BFG MT, Optima red, custom battery box, rear bumper, light bar, tire carrier, Grant wheel, Exact Fit seat covers... 90 extracab DLX, 3.0, 5 speed, 4.56's, SR5 alloys, 32" BFG AT, Marlin Crawler shackles, Procomp shocks, Billet grille, Exact Fit seat covers...

07-10-2005, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
NRM Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 271	ok i just recently did the bj spacers and found the same problem with my shocks and what its rubbing on is the lower bumpstop. its only when its flexed out some but its the metal rim that the bumpstop is connected to and it has dented in my shock but i don't think its enough to damage the inside or eventually destroy it. i may grind that lip down a little but i bet thats the same thing thats happening to yours. hope this helps some __________________ Nate 1995 4Runner sr5 V6 4WD auto: 32" BFG A/T's on black rock crawlers, 4.88's, jardine exhaust, OME 900 coils, BJ spacers, procomp shocks and steering stabilizer, aisin manual hubs. My 4Runner

07-09-2005, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
94x4 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,429	The only thing that could be rubbing on your shocks is your tires, unless you're leaving something out, so why don't you try some wheel spacers ?? They will resolve any rubbing issues.

07-10-2005, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
93ToyKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: High Point, NC/School at NC State Posts: 375	I don't think the tires can really rub on the shocks up front.

08-23-2007, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
strykersd Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 224	Ok sorry for bringing this back from the dead. I just installed BJ spacers on my 86 4runner and was about to put my new skyjacker hydro shocks in when I noticed that when at full droop my lower bump stop hits my shock. My question is if I should go out and try to find a shock with a smaller diameter or if I should just grind the steel rim that the bump stop mounts to? Luckily I installed the BJ spacers while I'm pulled the motor to rebuilt it, so the truck is at full droop. For anyone running BJ Spacers I'd jack up your suspenion and see if your bump stops are hitting your shocks. Thanks __________________ Patrick 86 Toyota 4runner - Toy 97 Honda Civic - Daily Driver 89 Honda CRX SI - SOLD 97 Ford F-150 - Fixer-Upper

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