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Mine rub on the control arms and I've been meaning to figure out how to do this. Of course, by not doing it I was slowly convincing myself that I need new wheels with 3.5" backspacing.![]()
If you've just installed a set of bigger tires on your stock wheels or on a set of new wheels with too much back spacing, there's a good chance that you'll have some rubbing issues on your front sway bar, frame rail and/or lower control arms while making a full turn. This is also something you might see after installing a small lift especially if an adjustable front track bar wasn't included with the kit. Now, the obvious fix for this would be to install a set of wheels that have less back spacing or install a set of wheel spacers to help reduce your back spacing or, in the case of a lift related issue, install an adjustable front track bar to recenter your axle but, if the rubbing you're seeing is very minor, you may find it just as easy to adjust out your steer stops. Although this will cause you to loose some of your turning radius, this fix is super easy, cheap and can be done in within minutes using a couple washers and a wrench.
What You Will Need
• 9/16" Socket & Wrench
• Ratchet
• 3/8" Washers
What you need to do
1. The steer stops on a Jeep JK Wrangler are located on the back side of the steering knuckles as is indicated by the arrow in this pic.
2. Using a 9/16" socket, remove the steer stop bolt.
3. Place a 3/8" washer onto the steer stop bolt.
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4. Reinstall the steer stop bolt and washer back onto the steering knuckle.
5. This is what your steer stop bolt should look like when all is said and done. Although it may not look like much, this little washer will most likely be all that you need to fix your rubbing. If you still have rubbing issues, you can always add another washer or two but remember, the more washers you add, the more you will increase your Jeeps turning radius or, reduce it's ability to make tighter turns.
I hope you found this TECH TIP to be helpful.![]()
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Cool!
Mine rub on the control arms and I've been meaning to figure out how to do this. Of course, by not doing it I was slowly convincing myself that I need new wheels with 3.5" backspacing.![]()
Click on the links below to improve your Jeep, your wardrobe and to help support WAYALIFE!
CB BAR | AIR COMPRESSOR MOUNT | HITCH STINGER | DECALS | SWAG | TOOLS
JT / 2020 Bright White Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
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MOBY DICK / 2007 Stone White JK Rubicon Unlimited
RONA / 1993 Navajo Turquoise Metallic Jeep YJ Wrangler
CALAMITY JANE / 1974 Jetset Blue Metallic Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
RUSTY / 1972 White/Blue Jeep J2000 Pick-Up Truck
EMMA / 1969 White Kaiser Jeepster Commando C101
PAPPY / 1954 Yellow Willys CJ3B
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Thanks i will try this tomorrow, I have to wait 1 week to get spacers.... So this will make my week go fast and I won't cry no more for the pain of my tires lol
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I installed the 2.5" Teraflex spring lift, fox cd reservoirs, atx slabs on 315/70/17 today & I'm now hearing a rubbing noise when reversing fully to the left or right. Dark out now, but does anyone have any ideas what's causing it?
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Goin to buy washer right now, unless somebody wants to give me some wheels:thumbup:
Possibly a dumb question, but assuming you've got wheels with 3.5" backspacing, are there any (possible) disadvantages to removing this bolt altogether? The upside seems like I'd be able to get a better turning radius, but I'd have to be careful or I might cause rubbing from turning too far or maybe overstressing my steering box?