rubbing on ridetech muscle bar in a camaro

[maro2nv]

I have a 68 camaro with the full ridetech coilover camaro suspension. Wheels are 18x9 with 5.75 bs and a 265/35/18. At almost full lock with maybe a 1/8 inch to go the tire rubs on the muscle bar and it's starting to wear into the tire. I was seeing if anyone else has had this issue and what you did to fix the problem. I was thinking about drilling it and putting a bolt for the steering stop to hit to limit the turning radius but I wanted to get some input on here before I started drilling a hole in the arm. Thanks

[hotrodalex]

How much clearance do you have between the tire and the fender? Could use a small wheel spacer if you have room.

[badazz81z28]

ImProper wheel back space is likely the problem. I would vote for the wheel spacer.

[bret]

The 5.75 backspace dimension is accurate. BUT...with the inevitable variations in a 47 year old car, [frame width, brake setup, alignment settings] you may have to make some adjustments. The simplest solution is to extend the steering stop. This can be done by tacking a washer or other type spacer to the existing steering stop to prevent contact. Yes, it will technically decrease your steering radius slightly, but in the real world it will affect nothing. A thin wheel spacer [maybe .125" - .250"?] could also solve that particular problem but might cause outer fender interference [although with a 9" wheel you should be fine].

[matt816]

Your strong arms should have a steering stop built in already. Using tru turn as well?

[maro2nv]

Thanks Bret that's what I figured I would have to do but I wanted to double check before I did it. My front wheel fits perfect,it's right at the edge of my fender lip. I didn't have to modify the fender at all going with the 9 inch wheel.

The lower arms do have the steering stop hole on them but it's for a stock spindle so the hole is on the back side of the arm.yes I am using the true turn