UCA Rubbing w/ 265/75/16 Wranglers

First off just wanted to apologize for being a new member and asking a simple question off the bat, but im looking for recommendations on how to address the rubbing i encounter when off roading with my 2017 Taco that has 265/75/16 Goodyear Wranglers with a stock suspension.

On pavement, they are fine. Reversing, full lock, no rub. But when travelling offroad and there is any wheel travel, such as going through a cross ditch, there is noticeable rubbing with the UCA.

Im looking for suggestions/recommendations on what i should do to remedy the rubbing. From my searching, ive found i could replace the upper control arms with an aftermarket setup that allowed for more room, use wheel spacers or possibly install a leveling kit, but im not sure if this would really fix the issue.

The vehicle travels almost daily on logging roads for work, so the fix needs to be a good fix and not a band aid or put additional strain on other components of thr truck.

I should probably add that i have been a Jeep guy since i started driving and i dont think ill ever go back to a Jeep after driving a Toyota.

Thanks in advanced,

Jordan

 

I would look into a set of wheels with a bit more negative offset. Or you can always add a set of wheel spacers.

I have the same size tire on aftermarket wheels 16x8” - 0 offset. No rubbing on flex.

 

Ok, thanks. I will look into the wheel spacers. From all the reading i was doing it seems like sometimes they fit, sometimes they dont. I may proceed with a small lift as well to allow for more room within the wheel well for tire to travel.

Thanks,

Jordan

 

Lift might not do anything

What wheels do you have? Sounds like you don't have enough back spacing for said wheels.

And spacers might create a new rub on the body mount

 

Lr uca’s are adjustable and will fix it but they can come loose on daily logging roads although mine are as tight as day i got them

 

It’s definitely odd to me that they rub but like you said, there are a few reports of people rubbing.

And alignment might even solve your “issue”. It shouldn’t take much.

I’d figure out your ultimate goal with the truck (wheels, tires, suspension/lift, etc) and go from there.

Best of luck, Jordan!