pvana

Hello

my front right tire hits frame during sharp right turn.
I have checked limiters in lower a-arm but they are too far to prevent it. is there any other way to set the turn limit so tire does not contact the frame?
thanks in advance for your answers!

brando1118

I'm no suspension expert, but by not providing rim size, tire size, suspension modifications (if any) and steering mods (if any) is going to get you few, if any responses.

pvana

you are absolutely right sorry.

all is stock 15" original rims nad tires. I have had body off frame and assembled back + whell alignmnet done

69 Chevy

My left front tire used to rub the frame but it didn't do any damage to the tire. It scuffed the frame paint a little. Big deal. How much time do you spend at full right lock?

I eventually corrected it by installing a Steeroids rack & pinion which has less overall steering travel.

Konkol1

When I switched from p225/70 to p255/60, I also have the same ever so slight rub on the frame. Doesn't bother me because like 69 Chevy said, the time spent at full lock is slim to none.
Dale

MelWff

exactly what size tire do you have? any worn bushings in lower or upper A arms? Did the alignment require more than a normal amount of shims on the upper A arm?

pvana

Thanks for your input. It seems I am in the same situation. I just thought there might be a way to correct it. I could weld an extra piece of metal on lower a-arm but it is just painted so i might leave it the way it is and remember when i turn :-)

81pilot

Mine used to hit slightly and I had 225 70-15's on it. Last summer I rebuilt the entire front with all new bushings, it stopped rubbing. I have since put on 255/50-17's all the way around and it does not rub at all, so my issue was one of worn out control arm bushings. Might be worth a check on yours.

gcusmano74

Does the front tire just lightly brush the frame, or really crash into the frame?. I believe many of the C3's have some of that issue.
I think Chevrolet knew about it. Look at the frame where the tire hits. You'll see no sharp edges. Notice the three bolts holding the steering box on are smooth top carriage bolts, not hex head. If the contact is occasional and light, just turn up the radio.
Second, I suspect that if the camber was adjusted to be a LOT more negative than stock, it might increase the tendency of the tire to rub the frame. A bunch of positive castor may also make it worse.

pvana

You are right it just brushes the paint off the frame. It is good to know I am not the only one :-) anyway I had frame off, new ball joints, I set the castor and camber myself, stock wheels and tires - not many shims in steeting were used and car handles very well. Oh well - I learn how to live with it! Thanks again for feedback.