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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
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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Posted by svt3773 (Member # 4759) on :
 
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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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
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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Posted by svt3773 (Member # 4759) on :
 
should still sit flush with no rubing.
 

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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
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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Posted by svt3773 (Member # 4759) on :
 
worked for me had some 17x9 cobras and my pony was really dropped
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
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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Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
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..
 

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Posted by kingmoochr (Member # 5834) on :
 
you know, i hear that just not turning the wheel all the way is free with free installation...
 

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Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 

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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...

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best advise all day
 

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Posted by svt3773 (Member # 4759) on :
 

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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...

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best advise all day

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cant argue with that either it's free
 

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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
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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Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
no problem
 

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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
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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Posted by kingmoochr (Member # 5834) on :
 

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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

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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

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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
One side it hits more than the other.. dont be that guy kingmooch
 

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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
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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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 

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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??

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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??

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cali edition 5.0s just have saleen race craft spings, struts, shocks, and bigger sway bars and some cool little stickers
 

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Posted by Mrk50LX (Member # 5147) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by picuplouie (Member # 5948) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by 89GTSanMateo (Member # 5785) on :
 
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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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 

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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...

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