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Old 04-24-2010, 04:48 PM
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Suspension Travel/wheel rubbing

So, I am a new 4runner owner/trail runner and the other day I was out on a trail and I was having issues with my wheels rubbing the inside of the wheel well as I was going over some minor stuff....like there was not enough resistance from the springs to keep the wheel out of the well. I am not sure what the issue is. I talked to some friends and they said there were some type of straps to minimize the travel of the wheel. Like I said I am a newbie to the off road world so I am not that informed about it but I want to be able to use my 4runner to its max. I have a 4" body lift and I was thinking about doing a suspension lift but I dont know if that will remedy my problem or not. What do y'all think?

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Old 04-24-2010, 05:39 PM
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Whats the specs on the runner? what are you running for tires? 4 inch body lift? are you sure? thats really tall for a body lift.

There are easy ways to get a little more height out of your truck such as Ball joint spacers and LC coils. The SEARCH button is your friend.
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your tires are too big. that is your only problem. the fact that your suspension lets your tires stuff all the way into your fender is a good thing. you can cut your fenders to make it clear or you can get aftermarket fender flairs.
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33X12.50, and yes a 4" 4crawler body lift.
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Is it rubbing when you are going straight? or is it rubbing when you are turning at full lock? i would think a 4'' body lift would clear 33s easy. I know that the wider tires tend to rub the pinch weld when turning hard.
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It doesnt rub when I am going straight. Just when I was climbing over some rocks. Hardly rubs when I turn...just when I am negotiating obstacles.
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