rubbing issues wth R.E. long arm
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Cumming, GA
I have the exact same setup and the exact same problem. Here is a picture of the 1/2 inch of space between the rear arm and the tire... I'm getting wheel spacers next week so I'll let you know how it turns out.
Last edited by JoeBlob; Sep 21, 2008 at 05:07 AM.
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
If you have more space (measurement) on one side of the jeep (wheel to arm) than on the other side, then perhaps it is as simple as recentering your axle left to right. I looked up your kit, and it doesn't look like it comes with an adjustable trackbar in the rear. Looks like it has a relocation bracket. If your axle is off center, then an easier fix, and probably less expensive than the other suggestions posted, would be replace the rear trackbar relocation bracket with a rear adjustable trackbar so you can dial in the rear axle left/right. That will most likely cure, if not all, at least the majority of your problem.
JK Freak
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From: Kissimmee, FL
It has all to do with the width of the tire.
And the adjustable track bar or relocation bracket might very well solve the problem. Otherwise, it would be bs or a spacer.
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JK Freak
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From: pensacola, florida
well, after seeing all the replies, im going to start wth the adjustable rear track bar and go from there. i know that wont fix the actuall amount of space between the tire and arm, but in my case should make the gap equall on both sides. running 37's, there arent too many of them out there to fit 16in rim for my purposes. once these run out, ill probably try 37x12.5x16. ill probably go ahead and try spacers also. like JoeBlob said, when u air down it rubs and also for me when u start getting into some hard articulation it rubs, but everyday driving is fine. thanks for all the help guys.