CST Spindle Rubbing

Sm0keTitan · 05-29-2007, 06:21 PM

Well guys I have a couple questions. I recently installed the CST spindle kit and PRG leveling kit on my 2wd Titan. Ive been having some binding issues and thought I had taken care of them but unfortunatly not. First I was a dumb and during the install my sway bar flipped down. I fixed that issue but now im having another issue that was brought to my attention tonight while under my truck. My Spindle appears to be rubbing on my lower control arm. What may be the cause of this? The stock wheels? I did have alingment done after I lifted the truck. Here's a picture to show you what Im talking about the two white circles are where its rubbing.

Thanks,
Mike

Yellomantis · 05-29-2007, 06:27 PM

Dude, thats normal. It's hitting in the same spot on mine. That is the steering stop. I would reccomend applying a little grease there to prevent binding and/or corrosion.

Sm0keTitan · 05-29-2007, 06:32 PM

Ok thank goodness that's normal. I a real big newb at this truck lifting thing. Im very pleased though that I was able to do the whole thing. Ive never even taken the brake assmebly off and was so suprised that I was able to get that back together, blead the brakes and have everything working. On other thing Yellomantis I have a little squeaky problem. Its doesnt squeak on big bumps like pulling into my driveway but like if I were to go down a brick road it makes a lot of little squeaks lol if that makes sense. I did greese everything up but maybe I missed somthing from preventing those. Any suggestions? Sorry for the long post.

Thanks,
Mike

Yellomantis · 05-29-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sm0keTitan

Ok thank goodness that's normal. I a real big newb at this truck lifting thing. Im very pleased though that I was able to do the whole thing. Ive never even taken the brake assmebly off and was so suprised that I was able to get that back together, blead the brakes and have everything working. On other thing Yellomantis I have a little squeaky problem. Its doesnt squeak on big bumps like pulling into my driveway but like if I were to go down a brick road it makes a lot of little squeaks lol if that makes sense. I did greese everything up but maybe I missed somthing from preventing those. Any suggestions? Sorry for the long post.

Thanks,
Mike

Um.......

Where is the squeak coming from? front or rear? drivers or passenger's side? Brakes, suspension? Just telling me you have a squeak kinda makes it difficult to help you.

kartman · 05-29-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sm0keTitan

My Spindle appears to be rubbing on my lower control arm. What may be the cause of this?

Turning the steering wheel too far.

rynomx785 · 05-29-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kartman

Turning the steering wheel too far.

See its an easy fix! Just stop turning.

Sm0keTitan · 05-29-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellomantis

Um.......

Where is the squeak coming from? front or rear? drivers or passenger's side? Brakes, suspension? Just telling me you have a squeak kinda makes it difficult to help you.

It's hard to tell. I try to narrow it down when I hear it but Im not really sure. I know it's coming from the front. If I had to guess I would think it's suspension. I was just wondering if you might have know a spot on the front suspension that might be missed when greesing things down that might cause that.

rynomx785 · 05-29-2007, 07:06 PM

Do you have stock UCA's?

Yellomantis · 05-29-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sm0keTitan

It's hard to tell. I try to narrow it down when I hear it but Im not really sure. I know it's coming from the front. If I had to guess I would think it's suspension. I was just wondering if you might have know a spot on the front suspension that might be missed when greesing things down that might cause that.

can't think of anything off hand.

Sm0keTitan · 05-29-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rynomx785

Do you have stock UCA's?

Yes I do. Stock UCA's.

rynomx785 · 05-29-2007, 08:53 PM

Hard to say???

AETitan · 06-02-2007, 11:04 AM

i have that squeak too. it sounds like its coming from the front. but mine came from the leaf springs, just spray some wd on the spring clamps and itll go away, but it comes back after a few weeks..at least thats what it was in my case

AgTitan06 · 06-02-2007, 11:07 AM

Here is what was done on my truck:
Cut that area off on the lower control arm, and it won't rub anymore..You'll also get increased turning radius.

See pic:

Here is some info that Vshortt also posted on the issue:

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Originally Posted by vshortt

You should know that if you do this, you do so at your own discretion. There has been some debate as to whether or not this is a good idea because the increased ability to turn is thought by some to put undue stress on the rack and pinion setup which could lead to premature failure. Again, this is only one side to the debate. I removed mine and I've also removed them on another and I've seen no issues as a result and neither has the person who's truck I performed the work on. I'm not telling you to do and I'm not telling to you NOT do it. I'm simply telling you it worked for me.

Sm0keTitan · 06-02-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AETitan

i have that squeak too. it sounds like its coming from the front. but mine came from the leaf springs, just spray some wd on the spring clamps and itll go away, but it comes back after a few weeks..at least thats what it was in my case

Thanks AE Ill have to give that a try and see if that's it.

Mike

AETitan · 06-02-2007, 11:34 AM

alright let me know if it works