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Old 01-19-2011, 11:53 AM
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It would be legit even to four wheel on if you get billet ones, I think Transdapt makes some nice ones for a modest price.
 
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Wheel spacers will just make the problem worse.
 
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i appreciate everyones insight. i think i'm going to go with doing a little body work
 
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have fun.
 
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i solved the problem by ignoring it. after about a year it went away (had a few bald spots on the inner fender though) i know thats not what you guys do but what i went through it didn't much matter.
i should add to make sure the upper control arm is adjusted properly in or out, that makes a difference and most alignment shops don't even know you can do it.
 

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Old 01-20-2011, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mazda7475
i solved the problem by ignoring it. after about a year it went away (had a few bald spots on the inner fender though) i know thats not what you guys do but what i went through it didn't much matter.
i should add to make sure the upper control arm is adjusted properly in or out, that makes a difference and most alignment shops don't even know you can do it.
Well if i ignore it, then my brand new tires will continue to get cut. I don't really think that ignoring a problem is the best solution
 
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Old 01-20-2011, 11:57 PM
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Well if i ignore it, then my brand new tires will continue to get cut. I don't really think that ignoring a problem is the best solution
lol I'll agree. EVERYTIME I pull into my driveway I have to do a 90 degree left turn to get to where I park and theres just enough of a dip that when I do, GRIIIIIIIND!!! and I can see that it rubs off a lil bit of the very outside edge of my tires. I plan on doin some body work very soon lol.

BTW, you get lucky enough to have an actual 1st gen brush guard on your truck???
 
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Old 01-21-2011, 11:09 AM
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lol I'll agree. EVERYTIME I pull into my driveway I have to do a 90 degree left turn to get to where I park and theres just enough of a dip that when I do, GRIIIIIIIND!!! and I can see that it rubs off a lil bit of the very outside edge of my tires. I plan on doin some body work very soon lol.

BTW, you get lucky enough to have an actual 1st gen brush guard on your truck???




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Old 01-21-2011, 11:10 AM
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wow i'm sorry! i don't know why that picture is HUGE!!!!????

*** I edited it out, and just put a linked thumbnail. Sorry for the double post***
 

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Old 01-21-2011, 11:46 PM
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lol im on my phone so its hard to tell..but does it cover the entire front? is it frame or bumper mounted? on there when you got it or no?
 


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