I've been reading up on few options on how to avoid tie rod contact on the control arm on many threads. Though it be nice to try and compile the findings in a thread- if there's one out there already, I can burn this one, but I'm still pretty naïve on a lot of this.
I've got a 3" lift on my '94 and noticed last week after doing a knuckle service that there is significant contact on my steering components on both sides- unsure if I created this or if it had been happening prior (I typically check a day or too after major work to see if there are leaks or obvious dumb actions) but there was considerable rubbing evidence:
What are the options to create more distance? Or what to look for that may be causing the contact?
So far I've read: (potential fix and causes)
I've got a 3" lift on my '94 and noticed last week after doing a knuckle service that there is significant contact on my steering components on both sides- unsure if I created this or if it had been happening prior (I typically check a day or too after major work to see if there are leaks or obvious dumb actions) but there was considerable rubbing evidence:
What are the options to create more distance? Or what to look for that may be causing the contact?
So far I've read: (potential fix and causes)
- Grind down the surfaces- not sure if I want to damage my parts though as they shouldn't be hitting anyways
- Castor plates- I've got the Ironman plates, but wonder is it too much correction causing the contact
- Bushings not placed properly- I've never touched the bushings but they seem correct and not worn
- Control arm (fixed end) drop brackets- Can you run those with Castor plates, seems like that would reinto incorrect castor
- Knuckle arm not torqued/ facing properly- I'm at spec and direction of arm seems correct
- High steer kit- is this even an option?