Tie rod clearance (2 Viewers)

[671fj40]

Is any clearance enough? I bought 4 tires and wheels at a great price from friend. But then discovered that they don’t quite fit. I put a set of one inch wheel spacers and they fit fine. I’m not comfortable running spacers for all the known reasons. I recently rebuilt the entire front end and decided to look at clearance issue again. Anyone remember the technical term “rch “? Well that is what I have. With everything in place I need 1/16 to clear the knuckle arm and outer rim. As I see it all I need to do is grind the outer top edge of the arm 1/16 and all is clear. In my mind since the arm and the outer rim position does not change it should not matter if I have 1/16 or an inch. Have I missed something obvious? Thanks for any input

 

[1969FJ]

Been there , done that. Wheels on stock cruisers fitment requires 3.25 inch backspacing. You must measure before you commit. Personally, I would not use more than 1/4 inch spacers.

 

[671fj40]

Never mind. The obvious slapped me in the face when I mocked everything up and tried to turn.

 

[Curt]

There is not enough thread engagement on that tie rod. If it was me i would not grind down the steering arm.

 

[671fj40]

Been there , done that. Wheels on stock cruisers fitment requires 3.25 inch backspacing. You must measure before you commit. Personally, I would not use more than 1/4 inch spacers.

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Thank you I’ll try a 1/4 spacer

 

[671fj40]

There is not enough thread engagement on that tie rod. If it was me i would not grind down the steering arm.

Thank you The tie rod was only mocked up and the nut not tight.

 

[Mark Jennings]

Thank you I’ll try a 1/4 spacer

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If you run spacers, you should also consider longer lug nut studs.

 

[DickM]

If you run spacers, you should also consider longer lug nut studs.

Definitely address the reduced thread engagement caused by the spacer..
I have had good success with extended thread lug nuts.

 

[island45]

For various reasons I need to run 1/4" spacers on my '79 fj55. I have used them in the past with no problems. Looking on Amazon I see quite a few options, but don't see the center bore dimension. Some look like they won't fit the hub. Chevy style. Anybody got a link to some that work with our toyotas? Thanks.