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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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I recently installed a 2inch level kit on my 2006 dodge ram 1500 2wd. i am experiencing rubbing on the front of my truck it looks like it might be in the control arm area is there anything to do for this? i also have a 3inch body lift on my truck also...
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Your wheels don't have enough back space! I am not sure what the exact backspace is that is needed!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Usually takes a wheel with 4.5" of backspacing to clear the control arms...
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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its not the backspacing. i have stock rims and tires on the truck. there is no rubbing involved with the tires. i think it has to do with something like the suspension or control arms rubbing or touching when i hit bumps, because it sqeaks and creeks from the front.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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post some pics

 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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go to the carwash. ANd spray the **** out of the springs.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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yea i will try that car wash idea, hopefully that helps out. i just don't see what that will do but i'll give it a try
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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White lithium spray... lots of it
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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i will get my hands on that white lithium spray and try that out. hopefully that takes care of the sqeaks.
 
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