Coil rubbing on steering box bolts

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Mar 7, 2017 | 10:55 PM

Jeek.OlllllllO

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Coil rubbing on steering box bolts

Anyone else have this issue? I can't figure out how to fix it with out grinding down the bolt.

Mar 7, 2017 | 11:10 PM

jedg

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Originally Posted by Jeek.OlllllllO

Anyone else have this issue? I can't figure out how to fix it with out grinding down the bolt.

Perhaps a photo or two?

Mar 7, 2017 | 11:13 PM

Jeek.OlllllllO

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Probably should have been more specific, when I'm flexed out it rubs at full bump

Mar 7, 2017 | 11:15 PM

Jeek.OlllllllO

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Don't have any pictures I'll take some tomorrow

Mar 8, 2017 | 03:45 AM

sa29560

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What length are you running your lowers at?

Seems to be about the only way it's pushed out far enough to touch. Mine are at 23 and a hair but there's still a tiny gap when it's all stuffed up.

Mar 8, 2017 | 04:00 AM

BrowniesJK

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I'm having the same issue. Started squeaking a few weeks back. Mine is even happening during daily driving. My alighnment is spot on so not sure what the issue is. Maybe a sagging coil?

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Mar 8, 2017 | 04:20 AM

Biginboca

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I've had this issue. I had to shorten my front lower arms a tad, just under 23". And I ground down the bolt head some with a grinder.

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Mar 8, 2017 | 04:22 AM

austin160

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My front right was rubbing on the sway bar when flexed. I replaced it, and it still does it. Lower control arms is the only fix I can see for it.

Mar 8, 2017 | 06:38 AM

Jeek.OlllllllO

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Originally Posted by BrowniesJK

I'm having the same issue. Started squeaking a few weeks back. Mine is even happening during daily driving. My alighnment is spot on so not sure what the issue is. Maybe a sagging coil?

your axle might now be centered

Mar 8, 2017 | 06:41 AM

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Jeek.OlllllllO

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Originally Posted by Biginboca

I've had this issue. I had to shorten my front lower arms a tad, just under 23". And I ground down the bolt head some with a grinder.

might give that a try, I'm like 1/8th longer than stock I believe. But I need it where I'm at for pinion angle.

I have the Jks sector shaft brace so that makes the bolt stick out like a 1/4 inch more I think

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