I am currently on RSR-Downs ( RWD model ) on my AWD is350 F sport. I found out later that the RWD spring is 5mm lower than the AWD model. With the addition of B2 spacers (20mm) on all 4 corners, I now rub on large bumps, hard left turns, and when a passenger is in the rear seat.

For those that rub, how did you fix it? I am thinking I need to get my fenders pulled and rolled? Is this the solution?

Again, Im on stock wheels, with stock tires but can seem to find a fix. Any help is appreciated.

 

Not to state the obvious but the free and simple solution is to take the spacer out. Its not needed.

Mike

 

No disagreement there, Sir. Just trying to keep the look.

 

Gotcha. Well why not try out a slightly smaller spacer. I'd do that before I pulled the fenders. If you think about it, pulling the fender is just going to do the same thing as going with less offset. Either way you will be moving the wheel away from the fender. I'd rather do it using a smaller spacer than risking any paint damage though. Just my opinion.

Mike

 

Heres the problem. I am running the same set up as many. No one else has this issue. I cant even have a passenger in my backseat now without rubbing.

I think 15mm is the next size Cost wise, either option works. I just want a car thats not making noise under hard acceleration, turns, or when people sit in the back seat.

 

i agree, just go 15mm instead, and it will likely fix your problem. Running more camber would work too, but just increase tire wear. Easiest and least invasive way to fix this is smaller spacers.

 

Does the AWD F Sport have a square wheels/tires set up? RWD cars are staggered front and rear. What are your wheels/tires size?

Where are you rubbing? Front or rear wheels?

And the biggest problem that I can tell; You're running the wrong RS*R springs as stated. Try switching it to the AWD RS*R Downs.

 

F sport has staggered fitment stock . The Down Springs are the same but 5mm lower.
The rub is in the rear / during hard acceleration / and when someone is sitting in the rear seat.

Im not doing another spring install . For that I would go coils as well, I would want some deal to feel good about switching out something so new. Hello J5 ? ;-)

Long and short, I like the OEM+ look and like what the 20mm spacers do to car. With so many running this and not having a problem, I looking for a fix not just replacing parts. If it doesnt work, I guess I just have to remove the spacers.