Solution Needed - Rubbing rear bumper tab - pic inside
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Solution Needed - Rubbing rear bumper tab - pic inside
I've been doing some searching but not a lot of people are facing this problem of mine because not everyone is running very agressive wheel fitment.
I've got an agressive offset and tire combo out back and I'm experiencing some rubbing. I'm clear from rubbing my fenders as I've had them pulled and rolled but I'm rubbing a tab on the rear bumper when my suspension in compressed.
You can see in the picture, it's a tab on the rear bumper that attaches it to the metal body. If anyone has had this problem, can you please tell me in detail what you did to get rid of the rubbing. I absoutely hate the sound and an concerned about bending or ripping something.
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I thought the picture would help because there is a lot of confusion about what part was actually rubbing the tires - too many people just yelling to roll the fender. This problem is a little bit more unique.
I've got an agressive offset and tire combo out back and I'm experiencing some rubbing. I'm clear from rubbing my fenders as I've had them pulled and rolled but I'm rubbing a tab on the rear bumper when my suspension in compressed.
You can see in the picture, it's a tab on the rear bumper that attaches it to the metal body. If anyone has had this problem, can you please tell me in detail what you did to get rid of the rubbing. I absoutely hate the sound and an concerned about bending or ripping something.
![Name: Rubbing.jpg
Views: 2937
Size: 55.8 KB](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/269832d1501318290-solution-needed-rubbing-rear-bumper-tab-pic-inside-rubbing.jpg)
I thought the picture would help because there is a lot of confusion about what part was actually rubbing the tires - too many people just yelling to roll the fender. This problem is a little bit more unique.
Last edited by 416to212; 11-02-2009 at 10:30 AM.
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sorry to resurrect a old a f thread; this should help all you hellaflush idiots.
got a flat on my tire so took the opportunity to show you what we did a few months ago.
The tab that originally holds the screw mount on the frame/metal paneling needs to be notched (we used a wiz wheel w/ air compressor) then rolled out of the way or you will cut your sidewalls through guaranteed.
You can let the plastics melt themselves out or dremel them down. I cut the bumper edge back as my sidewall letters rub flat with my setup.
hope this helps someone out.
got a flat on my tire so took the opportunity to show you what we did a few months ago.
The tab that originally holds the screw mount on the frame/metal paneling needs to be notched (we used a wiz wheel w/ air compressor) then rolled out of the way or you will cut your sidewalls through guaranteed.
You can let the plastics melt themselves out or dremel them down. I cut the bumper edge back as my sidewall letters rub flat with my setup.
hope this helps someone out.
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