Tire Rub after pinch weld mod?

StuntDriver06 · 08-21-2007, 01:02 PM

before you flame me, i did do some searching around and found some answers.. but i wasnt able to find definate answers on some of these things.. help me out if you can..

with the stock rims (17 inch off road) and 2 inch leveling kit on my 4WD, and 315/70R17 BFG's i know i need to do the pinch weld mod to keep from rubbing, right? if i were to bottom the suspension out with these tires (straight or turned) would it rub? also how far up should i cut the pinch weld? could i just fold the pinch weld over and get the same effect?

also does $1010 seem high for bfg all terrains in this size with an alignment?

kartman · 08-21-2007, 01:31 PM

Probably
Cutting is more effective and easier.

see instructions for where to cut
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/691879-post2.html

Taleen The Titan · 08-21-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kartman

Probably
Cutting is more effective and easier.

see instructions for where to cut
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/691879-post2.html

^^^^^ i did the same

Hawaiianbasshead · 08-21-2007, 08:38 PM

wtf... cut here... does that include welding it back together? I assume you cut it diagonally down accross the opening of the diagram... and yes I did have a few beers, but no I'm always stupid and the beer isn't an excuse

kartman · 08-22-2007, 01:28 AM

If you cant figure it out from the instruction in the other post you probably should not be attempting it

StuntDriver06 · 08-22-2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kartman

Probably
Cutting is more effective and easier.

see instructions for where to cut
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/691879-post2.html

link is very helpful.... (no sarcasm intended)

probably what?

Delta15 · 08-22-2007, 12:17 PM

are your stocks worn out? If so how many miles? Im in the market for tires also but for 18 inch rims. The crapyears are worn out in 17k. Every tire dealer I called said they were willing to price match. You probably can get a better price it will just take some calling

StuntDriver06 · 08-22-2007, 12:27 PM

did my calling around and that was the best price... and that includes alignment.....

stockers are worn out, at 12000 ( i was a little rough on them but they should have lasted a lot longer)

StuntDriver06 · 08-22-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Taleen The Titan

^^^^^ i did the same

did what exactly?

StuntDriver06 · 08-22-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kartman

Tools:
sawzall

Step 1. plug in sawzall

Step 2. Cut here

did you also cut the part at the bottom horizontal to the ground? (rocker panel i guess)

SDTitan1 · 08-22-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by StuntDriver06

did you also cut the part at the bottom horizontal to the ground? (rocker panel i guess)

it just depends, doesn't look like Kart had to but I did .... I cut the area he has outlined in the pic along w/a small portion of that panel you're talking about, mine was rubbing bad prior to this hacking of the pinch weld/panel....

amount and area needed to be cut depends on your particular tire/wheel combo ...

StuntDriver06 · 08-22-2007, 02:21 PM

after some more reading i think i may just get the tires first before i cut... i have the truck in the air right now with the fender liners out waiting to fire up the roto-zip... i just hate to hack away at my truck if i dont have to..... im using the stock OR rims with bfg 315/70R17's...

SDTitan1 · 08-22-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StuntDriver06

after some more reading i think i may just get the tires first before i cut...

hell yeah! otherwise you won't know exactly how much to cut....

StuntDriver06 · 08-22-2007, 02:27 PM

thanks for your input i love this website.....

Delta15 · 08-22-2007, 02:31 PM

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i have the truck in the air right now with the fender liners out waiting to fire up the roto-zip

Thats a classic TT quote if I ever saw one!!