Rims hitting lower a-arms.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72gmcshorty · 05-26-2011, 11:16 PM

I have belltech 3" drop spindles and airbags on my 72 2wd blazer. We rebuilt all the suspension and went to put on the stock 15" rally and now the rim is hitting the lower control arm. Is this common? Do i need a larger rim?

SCOTI · 05-26-2011, 11:26 PM

Interference w/the lip on the lower a-arm is common when using 3" spindles. Trimming the a-arm lip back is also common.

charx2 · 05-27-2011, 09:30 AM

I just put spacers on mine to correct the contact. Some people don't like them but they have worked fine for me until i can get some 20's or 22's!

charx2 · 05-27-2011, 09:32 AM

I'm guessing I have 3" drop spindles as well, not sure because the PO did it but it rubbed something, I don't think it was the LCA because I have tubular's, I want to say it was the Tie rod? Can't really remember but spacers will be a quick fix.

05-26-2011, 11:16 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Rims hitting lower a-arms.... I have belltech 3" drop spindles and airbags on my 72 2wd blazer. We rebuilt all the suspension and went to put on the stock 15" rally and now the rim is hitting the lower control arm. Is this common? Do i need a larger rim? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd Last edited by 72gmcshorty; 05-26-2011 at 11:16 PM.

05-26-2011, 11:26 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Re: Rims hitting lower a-arms.... Interference w/the lip on the lower a-arm is common when using 3" spindles. Trimming the a-arm lip back is also common. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-27-2011, 09:30 AM	#3
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	Re: Rims hitting lower a-arms.... I just put spacers on mine to correct the contact. Some people don't like them but they have worked fine for me until i can get some 20's or 22's! __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192

05-27-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	Re: Rims hitting lower a-arms.... I'm guessing I have 3" drop spindles as well, not sure because the PO did it but it rubbed something, I don't think it was the LCA because I have tubular's, I want to say it was the Tie rod? Can't really remember but spacers will be a quick fix. __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192



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