Tires rubbing

Methu969 · 08-18-2008, 03:53 PM

I just got an 06 and it has 33" tires, I am getting some rubbing on turns. The truck is level but no signs of a leveling kit on the front. What are my options other than a lift? Some of the wheel well was cut out to stop rubbing but still rubs.

04LB7DmaX · 08-18-2008, 04:13 PM

Id say trim a little more off if possible, or just crank the torsions a full turn or two. They also sell torsion key lifts, which give you about 2" more lift in the front.

**Tow Master** · 08-19-2008, 12:17 AM

Ya triming the fender wells and cranking the torsion bars are about it. But, if your truck is level then the bars might not be able to be raised! I had to run zip ties through the inner fenders on my truck and tie them off to pull them back a little. I also have seen people use a heat gun and form the plastic a little.

What exactly is it rubbing on?

**TYREBOYZ_DEMAXIN** · 08-19-2008, 10:38 AM

also what size tires do you have other then 33's?

Methu969 · 08-19-2008, 05:13 PM

My tires are 315/75/17 BF Goodies. I will look into the torsion bars.

OneBadDmax · 08-19-2008, 05:31 PM

I believe 315's are considered 35's. I have 285's and even though they dont meaure it, they are considered 33's.. I had very little rub with the 285's, I had to trip a corner off of the front valance under the bumper

**aggar** · 08-19-2008, 07:09 PM

I've got 315's on H2's and they rub. Crank the bars and trim the plastic valance and some other parts where it rubs.

Methu969 · 08-19-2008, 07:38 PM

Ok here are a few pics, you can see the well cover is cut back and it is rubbing on the right side well. OK dumb question, how do I check the torsion bars or adjust them??????

04LB7DmaX · 08-20-2008, 12:19 AM

You should take a mallet to the metal and smash it back some, then spray it with rust-o, and to check the torsions there will be a cross member with 2 bolts hanging down,cant miss it, directly underneath the two front doors, if you tighten them 2 full cranks you should gain probably about 1" more clearance, is your truck not lifted and your running 35s?

**Tow Master** · 08-20-2008, 12:34 AM

Hmm from the looks of that your truck HAS to have a lift of some sort on it. I doubt cranking the torsion bars will make a difference. Can you tell where there rubbing at? Another problem you have is the wheels on your truck have a pretty good offset causing the tire to stick out further and will rub easiar. Might have to do what 04LB7DmaX suggested and beat the sheet metal in a little.

Do you have pics of the whole truck?