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RB front swaybar rubbing tire??

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Old 08-21-04, 02:20 PM
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RB front swaybar rubbing tire??

Wondering if anyone has this happen to them? 85SE with stock rims and tires. When I turn my wheel all the way to the right, my front passenger side tire inner side would rub against the sway bar and the same thing happens when I turn all the way to the left except the front driver side tire inner side would rub against the sway bar. Did I install the sway bar wrong?????
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Does this happen when the car is in the air (on jack stands) or when the car is on the ground and is setting on the ground?



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I have the Eibach swaybar and it rubs also. I wouldn't worry about because you hardly turn all the way right or left.
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There are stops that threaded out a little bit to keep the front tires from rubbing. I did it on my AutoX car with Eibach fat bar. Its located on the steering arm nuckle, takes few turns with a wrench to restrict the tire travel and keep you from rubbing. Drive up on some ramps so the with on the car in on the front tire to adjust correctly.



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Originally Posted by web777
I have the Eibach swaybar and it rubs also. I wouldn't worry about because you hardly turn all the way right or left.
You are right. I just thought if anyone else experience this rubbing with any aftermarket sway bars.
Thanks.................
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tires on a lot of vehicles, even stock, will rub at max steering, it not much to worry about
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