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Old 04-16-2013, 08:56 AM
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Currently driving a 93 Eg; Whenever I make a sharp right or just a hard right turn i get some nasty wheel rub from the back left tire, also happens when I hit a hard bump. I dont get any other tire rub except from that tire.

I just installed knoi yellows and skunk2 springs. everything is done right but that problem still occurs still only on the one tire.

I have no clue what could be causing this, any help would be appreciated
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Spring rates, tire & wheel setup and how low?
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Too low?
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did you put new bushings on the top hats of the struts? did a similar job for a buddy, still had a noise in the rear right side.it sounded like tire rub. i rode in the back while he drove and found the bushing to be shot, even if it doesnt look like it. he had a 1.5 in drop
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Sounds like you need to adjust dampers or that side is lower than the rest?
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The Rub would happen before I Replaced the struts and springs, Used to have really old koni's and neuspeed springs.

Could it be something wrong with the Toe rod?
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I asked you a question that directly relates to the problem you're having. Care to answer it?
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Default Re: Rear Susspension problem

Originally Posted by grumblemarc
I asked you a question that directly relates to the problem you're having. Care to answer it?
Spring rate Front: 173 Lb-in/520
Rear: 106 lb-in/291
Tires: Kumho 205 55R-15

I don't think any of this is the problem because it only happens to rear left.
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Originally Posted by 93Eg_SiR
Spring rate Front: 173 Lb-in/520
Rear: 106 lb-in/291
Tires: Kumho 205 55R-15

I don't think any of this is the problem because it only happens to rear left.

Check the Trailing arm bushing. They are easy to replace , if only one is shot i would replace both of them ( one one each side ).

If it is bad, it would change the ride height ever so slightly. Another culprit may be body work to the notorious fender wheel.
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I also asked you how low you were. Do we have a problem answering all questions? I asked you how low you were as well. Good luck figuring it out.
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Lmao @ marc. Measure your height at all fenders and make sure all heights are correct/match and as stated check trailing arm.
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That guy sure is grumpy. How is your RTA bushing? If your car is lowered, and you didnt replace this with a new, clocked bushing, odds are its torn on the bottom. Check that first, then get back to checking the rest of the suspension.
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I Checked my RTA Bushing Yesterday and it looks like it could be torn. I plan on changing both sides out and seeing how that goes from there
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But how low are you??????
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