LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006) Discussion topics related to the flagship Lexus LS430

Rubbing problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-29-15, 09:12 PM
  #1  
KING
Lexus Test Driver

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
KING's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: OR
Posts: 1,330
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default Rubbing problem

Hey Peeps,
Hope you're doing alright.

It looks like I'm too low now, when I take turns with some higher pavement the tire gets caught on that black plastic-metal thing with the 4 screws n the lip of the fender.

What am I doing wrong? What can I do to fix this?
I didn't get an alignment yet, searching for a place that will be able to accept my car (because of how low it is).

If I go max camber in the front on stock arms will it be ok? will it even help?

I'm having no problems in the back for now, which is awesome. And nobody ever rides in the back so that's good.

Is it time to mod the fenders to be able to drive alright?
What's the right way to do it?



















Thanks.
Old 05-30-15, 12:27 PM
  #2  
HiloDB1
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
HiloDB1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Posts: 1,063
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

Are those going to be the wheels you run? If not I wouldnt do any fender work till you get the set you plan on keeping. Cause that will change everything. I took those plastic fender lips things off like I said in my PM.
Old 05-30-15, 10:43 PM
  #3  
KING
Lexus Test Driver

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
KING's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: OR
Posts: 1,330
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Thanks Hilo.

I maxed out the camber in front at -2 degrees, when I got my alignment today. I raised the car a bit to do that, but I don't get any rubbing where I'm at.

Only problem is I'm lower in the back now, and I don't like the way the car sits with fronts higher than rear.
Old 05-30-15, 11:04 PM
  #4  
dicer
Lead Lap
 
dicer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: ca
Posts: 4,525
Received 97 Likes on 89 Posts
Default

Take it to a dealer and have them fix those bad springs and struts. It is way to low your going to mess it up.
Old 05-31-15, 10:00 AM
  #5  
KING
Lexus Test Driver

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
KING's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: OR
Posts: 1,330
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dicer
Take it to a dealer and have them fix those bad springs and struts. It is way to low your going to mess it up.
These aren't bad springs or struts, they are lowering struts called coilovers from BC. I purposely have the car lowered.

Thanks for the concern though.
Old 05-31-15, 11:12 PM
  #6  
KING
Lexus Test Driver

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
KING's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: OR
Posts: 1,330
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Thanks for your input Hilo. Had an alignment done yesterday, and then lowered the car a half inch more. I have the fronts cambered out at -2, which seemed to be the part that did the trick, no rubbing anymore! Can safely drive anywhere. The rears are cambered at -3.

Again thanks bud.

This ride height is just perfect for me.

Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
John9689
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
19
03-10-13 08:52 PM
fleadog99
North Texas Lexus Club
2
02-17-12 05:21 AM
lyyca
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
4
05-21-09 01:35 PM
Chumacher
Suspension and Brakes
5
06-21-08 07:19 PM
chicolex
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
8
02-02-05 12:35 PM



Quick Reply: Rubbing problem



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:49 AM.