2000 D 4x4 that you can hear a rubbing noise like the tires are too big and rubbing the inner splash shield. I looked under the truck and both front rims are ground down on the inner rim lip. What would cause this.

 

The wrong set back on the rims. I bet the OEM rims have been replaced?

 

There are a couple of issues that could cause this problem. Are you running stock rims and tires, or do you have aftermarket stuff?
An alingment is always the biggest issue after any change in size and with in tires and rims. let us know what's up because I know there is a remidy for this one.

 

They appear to be stock rims and tires size 31 10.5 15

 

Now you have 3 options. 4x4's allow a little lift via torsion bar.
An alignment can also fix this issue.
last you could just cut out the spot that is rubbing with a razor blade.w

 

This rubbing is on the inside lip of the rim not the tire. Are there any stops that maybe need adjusted or are damaged/missing.

 

Are your T bars cranked up pretty good? If the "D" had a suspension lift it could be the upper control arm. I would suggest taking the front tires off and looking for the spots that have made contact with the rims. Is the rubbing a full time thing or just when you turn the wheel hard. since you say the inner lip of the rim is rubbing I think They may be scraping the control arm. I bet you just need a good alignment, try firestone they have a superb lifetime deal. Our "D"s can use it because the suspension is not the best, but it works

 

If they aren't the OEM rims and there ones from a car then the set back on the rims isn't enough =ing the rubbing. Other than that I'm lost here?

 

It has factory rims but i don't know how wide they are.I just bought this truck but it appears like it is set at stock height compared to others i've driven.Where do you measure the height and what should it be set at.

 

Torsion bar setting.

If I remember right there is only one way to set it so here.

If you get under the front of the truck on the control arm approximately where the sway bars mount to and just above this there should be a mark. (round with a line through the middle) If you measure from the ground to the mark and add approximately 78MM then compare this measurement to the center of the wheel bearing from the ground with tires on, and not jacked up, AND was never jacked up and let down, (drove up as normal) and this should close to equal the setting point.

Problem with this measurement, it is good on a 1998 D with a 5.9L or " Z " VIN. This should get you close tho.