Rubbing on LCA’s

[mbuck45]

hey guys. I recently replaced my 37” BFGs with STT Pros and added the Teraflex falcon steering stabilizer. At full turn my tires are now rubbing on my lower control arms. The dealer says the LCAs are the ones that came with the molar lift. I do have the mopar 17’ black wheels. Any suggestions? thank you

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[jlsahara]

hey guys. I recently replaced my 37” BFGs with STT Pros and added the Teraflex falcon steering stabilizer. At full turn my tires are now rubbing on my lower control arms. The dealer says the LCAs are the ones that came with the molar lift. I do have the mopar 17’ black wheels. Any suggestions? thank you

New wheels with 4.75 backspace or spacers.

 

[Midwest22]

New wheels with 4.75 backspace or spacers.

Hang on a sec...before you jump to buying new wheels or spacers, sometimes this can be solved for less than $1. If the rubbing is minor then you might want to put a couple washers on each of the steering stop bolts. This cleared up the issue for me.

I have the following:
Rock Krawler X-Factor front LCAs
Mopar simulated Beadlocks
37x12.5R17 BFG KM3's
and a 2" lift

2 washers on each side solved my issue.

 

[DeVoTee]

Hang on a sec...before you jump to buying new wheels or spacers, sometimes this can be solved for less than $1. If the rubbing is minor then you might want to put a couple washers on each of the steering stop bolts. This cleared up the issue for me.

I have the following:
Rock Krawler X-Factor front LCAs
Mopar simulated Beadlocks
37x12.5R17 BFG KM3's
and a 2" lift

2 washers on each side solved my issue.

Cheapest and Best way to resolve... Minimal loss in steering. The next approach would be to look at LCA's with more clearance and that have some adjustability. LCA's would be the solution, IF you need more caster.

 

[Midwest22]

Cheapest and Best way to resolve... Minimal loss in steering. The next approach would be to look at LCA's with more clearance and that have some adjustability. LCA's would be the solution, IF you need more caster.

Excellent advice on the LCAs if more caster is needed, which was the reason I got mine. Our JL's drive great with 6 - 6.5 degrees of caster! While I like Rock Krawler components, if the OP is already rubbing then I would steer him (no pun intended) towards an adjustable LCA that retains the inward (stock like) bend. I believe Metal Cloak bends theirs inward.

 

[ChattVol]

Hang on a sec...before you jump to buying new wheels or spacers, sometimes this can be solved for less than $1. If the rubbing is minor then you might want to put a couple washers on each of the steering stop bolts. This cleared up the issue for me.

I have the following:
Rock Krawler X-Factor front LCAs
Mopar simulated Beadlocks
37x12.5R17 BFG KM3's
and a 2" lift

2 washers on each side solved my issue.

I did the same thing with my RK adventure 2.5" lift...took 3 washers. Should've bought a metalcloak lift from the start for this and a few other preferences.

 

[mbuck45]

Thank you very much. I will try the washers. If I was to get new aftermarket LCA’s would the have to be adjustable?

 

[DeVoTee]

I wouldn't buy anything else.... Gives you the opportunity to adjust/fine tune the caster.

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