Upper Control Arm Tire Clearance

[John89]

What’s up everyone, I had new tires installed (285/65r20) and the clearance between the UCA’s and tires is real small. I’m needing some input as to whether I need possibly some wheel spacers to increase the clearance or if I should be alright? I would rather not add any spacers..

 

[PurpleRT]

A little to close for comfort for me I would add a small spacer.


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[theblet]

I'd put spacers or get rims with a different offset.

 

[cskindt]

If it doesn't touch, then it doesn't touch. Put 1/4" spacers on to make everyone feel better. And it still won't touch by 1/4" more.

 

[theblet]

I guess he could just keep an eye on it for awhile and watch for rub on the tires.

 

[6of36]

I've never looked straight down like that, but isn't the upper ball joint inside the diameter of the rim? I believe it's not as close as it looks from that view. Turn the wheels as far to one side as possible and see what clearance there is from a different perspective.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I've never looked straight down like that, but isn't the upper ball joint inside the diameter of the rim? I believe it's not as close as it looks from that view. Turn the wheels as far to one side as possible and see what clearance there is from a different perspective.

No, UCA is sidewall level

 

[John89]

There’s no rubbing at all, at least none that I’ve heard or noticed, even when doing full turns.

 

[silverWS6]

The tire won't flex there, it won't touch. Yes it's close but you'll be fine.

 

[theblet]

Might be ok. I’d just check it now and then for signs of rubbing.

 

[jabara572]

Mines about the same, I run 1/4" spacers on the front. No issues at all in 40k+ miles. There's plenty of thread in the stock lugs to run the 1/4 spacers.

 

[John89]

Ended up getting new wheels with a -12 offset. Was tired of the stock Laramie 20” lol

 

[cskindt]

Ended up getting new wheels with a -12 offset. Was tired of the stock Laramie 20” lol

Where are the pictures?

 

[John89]

Where are the pictures?

They will be installed this Friday or Saturday! Just waiting for them to arrive. Will be sure to post a picture as soon as I leave discount tire.

 

[jdawgjm]

What’s up everyone, I had new tires installed (285/65r20) and the clearance between the UCA’s and tires is real small. I’m needing some input as to whether I need possibly some wheel spacers to increase the clearance or if I should be alright? I would rather not add any spacers..

Stock? Or lift?

 

[Jeffjad]

Ended up getting new wheels with a -12 offset. Was tired of the stock Laramie 20” lol

What did you order?

 

[John89]

Stock? Or lift?

3.5” RC lift

 

[John89]

What did you order?

I wanted the fuel mavericks but I saw these and for the price I ended up just pulling the trigger and used the extra money towards amp research power steps.

MO962:

 

[John89]

I got the amp research power steps from morris4x4 at a good price with promo code warmup100:

 

[Jeffjad]

I wanted the fuel mavericks but I saw these and for the price I ended up just pulling the trigger and used the extra money towards amp research power steps.

MO962:
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Can't wait to see pictures. It's hard to find wheels that look good on a white truck. I have been looking for awhile now.