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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:11 AM
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the problem i am having is the front tires are rubbing against the lower control arms at full turns.How do i adjust the tireturning radius or how do i correct this problem?

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2000 dodge ram 1500
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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i dont know how to adjust it but i mean my dad bought mine brand new and its always done it on a full lock dont think its that big of a deal to be honest i do remember there are little adjusters on the control arms to stop it from turning think thats how u correct this problem
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:24 AM
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there are stop bolts on the inside of the steering knuckle on both wheels, adjust those outwards in order to prevent rubbing, however you will lose turning radius.

Rule of thumb: Right bolt affects Left Wheel, and Vice Versa.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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does the tire have to be off in order to adjust the stop bolts on the steering knuckle?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:06 AM
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no its basicly just a bolt on the knuckle just look i forget if its on the front or back of the knuckle just turn it till it dosnt rub anymore
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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my knuckles do not have a stop bolt on them nor does it have holes where one should be, would there be another place to look?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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My '01doesn't have them either, I've been thinking of drilling and tapping a set in.

 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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as far as I know that is the only spot they are supposed to be,.

I'll find my old thread, and repost the image here.

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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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My 96 has the stops on the steering knuckles and I bet all Ram's do - at least Gen 2 1500's. It's on the front of the knuckle pretty near the bottom. Size is something like 3/8ths. The hexhead is the stop. There'sa nut on the bolt you tighten agaist the knuckle to keep it adjusted.

My tires rub on the lower control arms too, but my stop bolt is so rusty it might break if I try to adjust.

Allen
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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My '01 1500 does NOT have them.
 
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