OK, so I've got a 2001 Dodge with a 2" level kit on the front and i'm runnin 3rd gen polished wheels with 35x12.50 BFG Mud Terrains. I've got PLENTY of room in the wheel wells but when I have to make a sharp turn the tires rub on the front suspension. I'm not sure but I think you call em the track bars???? They're the two bars that come at an angle from the backside of the front axle to the frame. Anyway, I don't want the tires stickin out and throwin **** all over the side of my truck so I'm pretty sure spacers are out. Anybody got any input on any other way to fix this issue?

 

the trackbar is for tracking front to back only

what you are talking bout is control arms, yes they do make aftermarket ones where the lower control are in longer for more correct geomety and pinion angles, I have them on my truck and they are good

 

LOL, thanks goober, I knew it didn't sound right when I typed it but I was drawin a blank. so what size tires are you runnin, and did it completely fix the problem?

 

get smaller tires

 

smaller tires or wheel spacers. Wheel spacers are not a good idea on heavy vehicles, so you are back to smaller tires, or rims with better back spacing. You might also consider getting tubular control arms. The stamped steel will shave rubber off your tire if you rub while going backwards. Ask me how i know

 

I run 19.5 wheels and they are 35 inches tall.................I also have the 2" leveling kit in the front and my tires dont rub at all...........its a 2001 QC longbox

 

Check out DT Profab for better control arms. They arent cheap but nothing good ever is:

DODGE TRUCK PARTS GEN 2



Solid Steel also has them (although there isnt a pic on the site):

SolidSteel.biz - Home of the Dodge Steering Stabilizer


I would also bet Top Gun Customs has them as well.

 

I don't know if the dodge front have them but some solid front axles will have adjustable steering stops you could adjust them out some to the point where they will stop you just before they rub. you will loose a little bit of your turning radius but it will stop the rubbing.

other than that you can go with different rims, smaller tires or do a small wheel spacer but be careful with wheel spacers because they can cause a vibration/shimmy in the front end at speeds.