Front wheel rub

slikjr · **Posted:** Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:43 pm

First of all, running 265/75R16's. BFG MudTerrains

I've ground off the pinch weld and there is no rubbing there. However, I still have the rubbing on the front of the wheel well.

If anyone who has solved this problem could please post how they have fixed this, I'd appreciatte it! I dont' want to cut it all out and modify everything. I know there are ways to "suck it forward" so they don't rub. Please share what you have done to pull the plastic forward enough that it doesn't rub.

Thanks a lot

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:58 pm

I thought cutting / grinding the pinch weld was a big no-no? Quinn at All-J told me they've seen seperation problems with people who cut theirs off. I'd keep an eye on it.

unixxx · **Posted:** Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:50 pm

slikjr, check out this thread: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=13453

Skyjump136 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:50 pm **Posts:** 1633

detroit_doc wrote:

I thought cutting / grinding the pinch weld was a big no-no? Quinn at All-J told me they've seen seperation problems with people who cut theirs off. I'd keep an eye on it.

Yes, just pounding it down is a better option. Keep an eye on it and if the area begins to seperate make sure you put some reinforcement plating in there to hold it.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:15 pm

What backspacing are you running? I have 265/75's with 16x7 rims with 4.5" BS and no rub at all(pinch weld pounded down of course).

05JeepKJ · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:33 pm

I rub in the front air dam with 245/75/16 at almost full lock so it must be really bad on yours. I have wheel spacers though. Like everyone said i would trim the area.

slikjr · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:04 pm

Oh ok... thanks for the heads up on the pinch weld. I'll have to look at that. I will take a close look at it tonight. Would a bead weld down the joint keep things tight?

Thanks for the help and info. There is quite a bit of rubbing when I turn the wheels, especially if I'm on any amount of angle. Also, I stuffed the rear HARD one time, I was on opposing front and rear tires while the other two were in the air. When I backed off, the rear tire pulled one of the plastic gromets out of the plastic fender flare. I got a new gromet and put it back in, no worries, but something to keep in mind.

Any ideas on how to "suck forward" the front inner fender liner? Also, the little "doors" that cover the fog lights are now gone from mud and crap tearing at them. Any ideas for that? If you have any ideas, please get back to me! Thanks a lot

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:50 pm

You could heat the plastic and push it out of the way. :wink:

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