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Rubbing with 35" Simex Centepedes

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Rubbing with 35" Simex Centepedes

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I have recently got hold of 35" Simex Centepedes on 16x8 Landcruiser offset rims.

I have 2"springs, 30mm packers and a 2" body lift. I have no rubbing on the rear of the front guards and no rubbing on the front of the rear guards.

The rubbing is occuring with the rear tyres only on the inside of the guard near where the seatbelt bolt comes through. I have ground this down so it wont cut the tyre.

It seems to me even if I lift it higher the tyre will still rub here.

Has anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it? I guess I could try spacers or bigger offset rims. But i already have L/C offset rims.

What should I do?

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Re: Rubbing with 35" Simex Centepedes

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MD4x4 wrote:The rubbing is occuring with the rear tyres only on the inside of the guard near where the seatbelt bolt comes through. I have ground this down so it wont cut the tyre.

I had same rubbing with 6inch sus lift + body lift, and 33 MTRs
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Lengthen your bumpstops. Disclaimer: for offroad use only. ;) ;)
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is it actually a problem? if you bend the lip away so there is no sharp edges, I don't see the problem.
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CRUSHU wrote:is it actually a problem? if you bend the lip away so there is no sharp edges, I don't see the problem.
Correct me if I'm wrong ;)


Pretty sure the spot he is talking about there are no sharp edges. Other than the seat belt bolt. Where not talking about the front or rear of the rear guards, more the inside bit.
As for fixing teh problem I can get my old 30"HT's to rub here. Only way to fix the problem is limit uptravel slightly. SO either space the factory bump stop down. Or weld abit of square steel to the lower mount (where the bump stop hits).
This is how I will fix mine, when I get around to it. Its that or cut the back of and turn it into a ute.
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My 35's and 36's both rub in that spot, and I bent the lip inward (I have 2" bodylift) and it seems OK
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Yeah there are no sharp bits in there. Just makes noise as the lugs rip across it. I didnt think about the bump stop extensions. I will give this a go.

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Post by viperguy »

does it rub on a particular side or both sides? i had rubbing on one side only, and this highlited to me that my rear panhard (adjustable) was not set accurately.. fixed this and eliminated the rubbing.. maynot be the case for u guys but worth a look...
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Tyres Rub both sides.

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Post by Daisy »

MD4x4 wrote:Tyres Rub both sides.

MD


yah did the same as CRUSHU folded the lips in a bit and my tyres just rubbed.. no biggie...

extended bumpstops are i think one of the ways to limit up travel...

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