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Old 12-02-2013, 06:50 PM
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Spring Question

I am running stock springs (old from 1970) on basically a rebuilt stock suspension that I've loaded with KYB gas struts and a urethane bushing kit. I have 225 x 60 x 14" tires that rub in the rear quite a bit when I hit the right bump and have 2 people in the car. I do not have the tire rub issue when only 1 person is in the car.

Would new springs help with a tire rub issue or are the tires just too big?

The second part of the question is if it is a spring issue, my thought is to go back with OEM springs because lowering the car does not seem to make sense if I'm already rubbing. Regarding OEM springs, I only see the fronts available new through Black Dragon.

Any suggestions and insight would be appreciated.
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Old 12-02-2013, 09:12 PM
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What are the wheels "rubbing" against? Wheel well? Lip? Springs? Zero offset wheels?
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Old 12-03-2013, 07:35 AM
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The tires are hitting the lip of the quarter panels.
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