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Grabbers Meet Fenders = NOMs

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Sandeman, Oct 27, 2016.

  1. Oct 27, 2016 at 7:18 AM
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    Sandeman

    Sandeman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yes yet another rubbing thread.

    Background Info:
    Grabbers AT2 265-70/16
    1.5" Spacers
    Stock Suspension/Ride Height

    Long story short installed 1.5" Spacers (no vibrations no issues steering wise) yesterday and well it's rubbing on the front fenders on the rear. Rubbing only occurs on the Drivers side when it's full turn to the left and slight rubbing on the passenger side on a full turn (1 complete rotation of steering wheel).
    It's rubbing on the pinch weld (not sure if that's the right terminology), the lowest bolt of the plastic fender well.


    Just curious to see if I'm the only one having this issue?
    Will a 1" or 2" lift in the front aliviate the rubbing?
    A okay to grind down that pinch weld?


    Sorry I know this thread is almost pointless without pictures but I'll post some up later this afternoon.
     
  2. Oct 27, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    It is common to hammer the pinch weld flat but you should be ok grinding it off as well
     
  3. Oct 27, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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  4. Oct 27, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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    Sandeman

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    Already gave my shot at hammer it down but cutting it is probably the best way to proceed
     
  5. Oct 27, 2016 at 8:23 PM
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    I used a hammer like this and it did the job easily.

    s-l225.jpg
     
  6. Oct 28, 2016 at 6:30 AM
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    Fernando

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    Lol...that is nowhere near flat...mine is pounded back. Get a BFH and go to town
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2016 at 6:33 AM
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    this ^^^ hammer more
     
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