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Will coilovers fix my rubbing issue with my 20s ??

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Old 07-02-08, 09:53 AM
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Default Will coilovers fix my rubbing issue with my 20s ??

i have 20' Nad 4s on my is350 with eibach springs and they rub when i hit dips hard. they ate through my fender lineing on both sides i fixed some of the liner and it isnt a problem anymore. i am not sure of my offsets

the main issue is where the the bumper attaches to the fender behind the liner. that rail where the screw is at keeps digging into my tire when the springs give.

my question is if i get a stiffer suspension would i be able to have the same drop as the eibach but with stiffer dampening so when i hit a dip the front wont have as much give.

also, any suggestions on coilovers? im leaning more toward the teins, not sure which ones but the edfc seems like a great feature.
Old 07-02-08, 10:16 AM
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I know some other people had the issue with the screw in the lining, I don't know where the exact thread is but i think some people are replacing that screw with a shorter one for more clearance. If you are rubbing on bumps and not on sharp turns then maybe stiffer dampening might actually help (less travel). Your best bet is to search around and see what suspension people are doing with 20's.

btw. what tire size are you running?
Old 07-02-08, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Namir
btw. what tire size are you running?
tell us what tire size your running, most guys in da mainland gofor the big tire look and unless you get your offsets right your gonna rub.
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edit: my fronts are 245/30/20

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Old 07-06-08, 05:49 PM
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i have that same problem let me know on a solution.
Old 07-06-08, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gizbx4
i believe my fronts are 265/30
^ Are you sure? 265's are way to big in the front. You can pull off 245/30's tho. Depending on wheel specs. And to awnser your question about coilovers-- If you rub now you will rub with coilovers.

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Old 07-06-08, 08:38 PM
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tires are key to rubbing issues. need to change to slimmer profile tires = have to go stretch
Old 07-07-08, 12:32 AM
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wow... 265 in the FRONT? why would you wanna do that for??? whatever tireshop that put it on, didnt they at least try to stop you? of course not only is rubbing an issue but your killing performance too...
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that is probably the rear tire. just shave that bolt off as some have done on here. I had no troubles rubbing and i was 235/35-19 front with +33? my rear would and did over large dips but I rolled the fenders in the back and took care of everything. are you sure you are not rubbing in the rear?? this would make more sense over large bumps to me then the fronts. Your springs wont drop you enough unless you have the wrong tire up front?

can you post us some pics??
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a litt OT, but damn Mike your car is definately not looking the same. Now you know how I feel.
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im sorry i was wrong, the tire size is 245/30/20
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didnt get too many replies, anyone else??
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