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Old 11-23-2023, 07:18 AM
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Ok, so you're good with the look, and you like the ride? It doesn't bottom out does it? Is it just a slight rub, or is it a grinding loud rub?

What condition does it rub? Is it like when you have the wheel turned all the way and are going over a bump or into a parking lot?

Where exactly does it rub, on the fender lip, the inner fenderwell, or on the tie rod or centerlink?

I like the look, but I do prefer lowered cars. But if you need to, you could always put a proper spacer on the spring, the type that fits in the lower control arm pocket that captures the open end of the spring. General rule of thumb is, you get double the lift of the size of the spacer, so a 1/2" spacer would bring it up an inch.

Like these:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gls-1924?rrec=true

Obviously, you have to disassemble, but, they work. The type that go on the top have the possibility of rubbing/squeaking during compression, so I suggested using the lower ones. The lower metal ones might squeak too, not sure, I have no experience with them.

Bringing it up 1" should not have a dramatic effect in look, but technically, it could require an alignment adjustment.

If it's a minor rub, you MIGHT be able to fix it by alignment, or by clearancing an area, but would only know if you try.

Did you use a factory alignment setting or a modern, recommended alignment setting?

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