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Old 09-16-2007, 02:38 PM
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Adjustable trailing arm?

I have just fit some 35" TOYO's and am having some rubbing issues on the back of the wheel well. I have the 2" leveling kit installed. My question is, would the front driveshaft and steering box/ pitman arm have enough play if I were to install adjustable trailing arms to move the front axle ahead the 1/2" I need to remedy the rubbing? Thanks in advance.
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I had a similar problem before my leveling kit running 33" tires. The plastic liner could be pulled back more toward the cab to gain clearance by using a screw.
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Originally Posted by MAKIN'SMOKE
My question is, would the front driveshaft and steering box/ pitman arm have enough play if I were to install adjustable trailing arms to move the front axle ahead the 1/2" I need to remedy the rubbing? Thanks in advance.
Folks I got my lift from seemed to think the steering components don't have enough clearance to do this.

I beg to differ, but haven't tried yet.

All I need is about an inch to prevent rubbing on the 37's I want to fit in there,
1/2 inch to prevent the stuffed while turning rub I have with my 315's.


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Originally Posted by phox_mulder
Folks I got my lift from seemed to think the steering components don't have enough clearance to do this.


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Thinking about it.....the track bar on my truck is really close to the front of the pumpkin. I don't think it is possible to gain clearance without a big lift.
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On my truck i adjusted the camber bolts on the axle after the leveling kit and it moved my axle forward close to a half inch. I dont have any probles yet everything clears just like stock.
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