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Topic: I need some help..... 4lug y2k hitting a arms
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89GTSanMateo
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I justr bought a set of 4 lug y2K 17 inch cobras for my 89 saleen... When I turn the wheel hard it seems like its hotting the a arm... its a metal to metal sound.. what can I do to fix it.. Will tubular a arms fix it?
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svt3773
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where did you get the y2ks from? go to pepboys and get a pair of 1/4 spacers that sould help it from rubing there only $6.99 a pair.
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Posts: 509 | From: Redwood | Registered: Aug 2004
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89GTSanMateo
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www.customwheelsmarket.com is where I got them.. They rub real bad when I turn the wheel hard.. Will the spacers make the rim stick out... I want it to stay flush...
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svt3773
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should still sit flush with no rubing.
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Posts: 509 | From: Redwood | Registered: Aug 2004
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89GTSanMateo
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well for 6 bucks I'll give it a try... Do you think thats a big enough spacer... The rims are hitting the a arms pretty hard...
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svt3773
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worked for me had some 17x9 cobras and my pony was really dropped
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Blind
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go to ford dealer and buy some steering rack limiters, it limits how far you can turn the wheels at full lock.
much better than wheel spacers IMO
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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uh0h50
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yeah the tire shop i went to recommended the steerin rack limiters over the spacers.. sure you'll lose some turning radius but you wont be hitting the a-arms anymore.. pm me if you need some.. i have a whole pack direct from Ford.. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 2926 | From: Bay Area 510 | Registered: Jul 2003
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kingmoochr
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you know, i hear that just not turning the wheel all the way is free with free installation...
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losbadgts
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Originally posted by kingmoochr:
you know, i hear that just not turning the wheel all the way is free with free installation...
![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif) best advise all day
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Why pretent someone u are not, everyone else could see it.
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svt3773
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Originally posted by losbadgts:
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Originally posted by kingmoochr:
you know, i hear that just not turning the wheel all the way is free with free installation...
best advise all day
cant argue with that either it's free ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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89GTSanMateo
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If it wasnt a big deal I wouldnt be asking what to do... Its not even a daily driver... I barely turn it and it hits...I dont like any of cars ghetto rigged... thanks for the smart ass comments
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losbadgts
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no problem ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Why pretent someone u are not, everyone else could see it.
Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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89GTSanMateo
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I put a 1'4 inch spacer and its still hitting the a arms.. Im going to try the steering limiter piece hopefully that works
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kingmoochr
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Originally posted by 89GTSanMateo:
When I turn the wheel hard
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Originally posted by 89GTSanMateo:
I barely turn it and it hits
so which is it?
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mtbaughs
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Originally posted by blind:
go to ford dealer and buy some steering rack limiters, it limits how far you can turn the wheels at full lock.
much better than wheel spacers IMO
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
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89GTSanMateo
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One side it hits more than the other.. dont be that guy kingmooch
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89GTSanMateo
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One more thing I have the saleen california edition mustang... The company that sold the rims said they always fit and were made strictly for fox bodies.. Do you think it being a Cal. edition the specs are different on my suspension??
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Blind
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Originally posted by 89GTSanMateo:
One more thing I have the saleen california edition mustang... The company that sold the rims said they always fit and were made strictly for fox bodies.. Do you think it being a Cal. edition the specs are different on my suspension??
no.
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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stangless
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whats the back spacing on the rims?
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two-gun kid2
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Originally posted by 89GTSanMateo:
One more thing I have the saleen california edition mustang... The company that sold the rims said they always fit and were made strictly for fox bodies.. Do you think it being a Cal. edition the specs are different on my suspension??
cali edition 5.0s just have saleen race craft spings, struts, shocks, and bigger sway bars and some cool little stickers
Posts: 5566 | From: Hayward,Ca | Registered: Jul 2005
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Mrk50LX
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The Ford part number is: N804842-S They come in packs of four and could be purchased for around $10.
Here's the web site I got my information from http://www.mustangmotorsport.com/steeringlimiters.html
Call around to different ford dealers to get the best price. I called Fremont Ford and they wanted $4.00 each spacer, I then called PaloAlto Ford (was working over there at the time)they wanted $2.50 each solid 4 in a bag. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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92 LX conv W/M&M,and Maier Racing Suspension components. MAC Headers and 2.5in MAC exhaust.70mm MAF 65mm Throttle body
Posts: 34 | From: Fremont, CA | Registered: Dec 2004
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picuplouie
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89GTSanMateo, Sorry to hear about the rims rubbing. Hope everything works out soon. That way we can head on out for a cruise with our new rims! Thanks again by the way.
Posts: 68 | From: Oakland, CA | Registered: Aug 2005
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89GTSanMateo
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I tried the 1/4 spacer and didnt work... I took the spacers out and notched a piece of the a arm where it was hitting and now everything works fine.. Thanks for your help everyone...
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two-gun kid2
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Originally posted by 89GTSanMateo:
I tried the 1/4 spacer and didnt work... I took the spacers out and notched a piece of the a arm where it was hitting and now everything works fine.. Thanks for your help everyone...
did you try the rack limiters?
Posts: 5566 | From: Hayward,Ca | Registered: Jul 2005
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