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tyre hitting draglink/pitman arm

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tyre hitting draglink/pitman arm

Post by .MYTLUX. »

my tyre is hitting the joint between the draglink and pitman arm on comp whilst turning.

how do i go about sorting it? wider off set rims or do i need to get s shaped/adjustable drag link? i have nfi as you can no doubt tell ;) but i will gradaully learn hopefully

also my tie rod is bent from some tree root bashing, can they be straightend easily, doesnt really matter that much just leave it?

thanks knowledgeable people!
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Post by 4sum4 »

use offset or get a differant steering set up.
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Post by .MYTLUX. »

offset will be the simpleist option for me then, + more width cant hurt.
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Post by 80UTE »

Offset is an easy way to get the clearance required and increases stabitity but the negative to this is it greatly increases load on all steering components and bump steer when stricking obsticals on the track.
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Post by Area54 »

Get some 75 series offset rims, 15 x 8, they will fit your 33's well and will give the most offset available in a mass produced off the shelf rim, negative 25mm offset.
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Post by .MYTLUX. »

cheers for the tip
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