2012 uograded to 2017 22" rims... now Wheel Rub?

[DjJayFrree]

I'm getting some serious rubbing on my wheels, thought it was the snow, got a wash still happening. Truck is at my wheel guy now they may need to cut fenders? is that a thing?

 

[NathanJax]

is that a thing?

Sure... depending on what size tires you went with, offset of the rims, etc.

 

[DjJayFrree]

looks like they are rubbing a bit, my wheel guy said to heat the plastic and push it a bit.

 

[Doubeleive]

I've been reading about these 2" leveling kits for the front that may save you having to chop anything up @Galante

 

[DjJayFrree]

I've been reading about these 2" leveling kits for the front that may save you having to chop anything up @Galante

tell me more!

 

[Doubeleive]

there is a rough country 2" leveling kit that installs on the bottom of the strut mount's
looks like there on sale now $49.95, there is a install video on there website also, I've been thinking about doing this but I don't really have a need for it at the moment

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1307.html

 

[DjJayFrree]

there is a rough country 2" leveling kit that installs on the bottom of the strut mount's
looks like there on sale now $49.95, there is a install video on there website also, I've been thinking about doing this but I don't really have a need for it at the moment

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1307.html

what would that cost to install at a shop roughly? I do NOT do car work LOL

 

[yates ™]

Pictures would help a lot in helping.

 

[DjJayFrree]

Pictures would help a lot in helping.

I'll take some when I get it back!

 

[PG01]

Pictures would help a lot in helping.

Re-re

 

[PG01]

Literally an hour to install, kit is as @Doubeleive said $50 shop shouldnt charge more than 250-300 to install soup to nuts. Depending where you are/go

Edit: took me 45 min on passenger side and 15 on drivers. Thats with getting tools out/putting away and doing something with one of kids in the middle of it.

 

[DjJayFrree]

ordered that leveling kit!

 

[DjJayFrree]

Literally an hour to install, kit is as @Doubeleive said $50 shop shouldnt charge more than 250-300 to install soup to nuts. Depending where you are/go

Edit: took me 45 min on passenger side and 15 on drivers. Thats with getting tools out/putting away and doing something with one of kids in the middle of it.

I'd gladly spend that. I'm excited to get it and you think it will fix the rub for sure?

 

[PG01]

I'd gladly spend that. I'm excited to get it and you think it will fix the rub for sure?

No, i never said that ‘for sure’ part.tell me your tire and rim size exactly. You seriously prob could have gotten away pulling the fender liner in a little. Simple tools and a hacksaw. You never really said or showed where it was rubbing. Pics would be nice.

 

[DjJayFrree]

I'll grab the tire info ASAP, I know they are 22" of course and I think 245 but I'll get the exact model. Thanks for the reply.

 

[DjJayFrree]

size is 285/45R22

 

[PG01]

So i have 285/70 17’s.... mine are taller than your 22’s, width is same etc. i have no rub. where exactly are you rubbing? you could pull your fender liner and fix it easily but yes the 2” rc level will stop your rubbing. Dont be surprised when you get them they are only gonna be about 1.5”, but will give you 2” of lift. This will basically level the truck, front to back.

 

[DjJayFrree]

thanks so much I want a leveled look anyway so for $50+ install I'll have it. I love this site!

 

[Big Mama]

There’s an easier way to do this. Instead of cutting the inner fender liner use zip ties. If you look under your truck at the back side of the liner you’ll see several brackets that are there to keep things in place but done move. All you do is drill 2 holes where the tire rubs and put the zip tie through to the bracket you chose and pull it back. You can do this in as many places as you like. Our suspension guy showed me this because my 305/45/22 rubbed in the front when we lowered it.