Thread #11894

rubbing in rear wheel wells?

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cheez80June 20, 2008
#167054

rubbing in rear wheel wells?

hello everybody,
i pulled off the rear wheels yesterday to troubleshoot a loose-sounding suspension (looks like i just need to add washers to my camber arms and toe rods), and i found marks in the wheel well that indicate the tire's been touching. does anybody else have this problem? would it be safe to hammer in this area?

best,
charles
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hello everybody,
i pulled off the rear wheels yesterday to troubleshoot a loose-sounding suspension (looks like i just need to add washers to my camber arms and toe rods), and i found marks in the wheel well that indicate the tire's been touching.  does anybody else have this problem?  would it be safe to hammer in this area?

best,
charles
ALEXTHESUS*PECTJune 20, 2008
#167056
where in the wheel well is it?

most likely you can just "bfh" it!
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where in the wheel well is it?
 
most likely you can just "bfh" it!
cheez80June 20, 2008
#167057
oh yeah, that would be important information, wouldn't it?

it's actually directly above the tire. if you open the door (i should also mention this is a y33), it looks like the part directly behind the rear seat. after knocking on it, it seems like the sheet metal around the door frame is a different piece from the part that's rubbing.

sorry if none of this makes sense -__-;;
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oh yeah, that would be important information, wouldn't it?

it's actually directly above the tire.  if you open the door (i should also mention this is a y33), it looks like the part directly behind the rear seat.  after knocking on it, it seems like the sheet metal around the door frame is a different piece from the part that's rubbing.

sorry if none of this makes sense -__-;;
kaizerJune 20, 2008
#167097
Rear? I'd just tub it.
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Rear? I'd just tub it.
OGJune 20, 2008
#167172
i'd tub it too but you could just bang it out or notch it.
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i'd tub it too but you could just bang it out or notch it.
firelizardJune 20, 2008
#167218
Oh yeah, I have that.:biggthumpup:

I just used a hammer.
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Oh yeah, I have that.:biggthumpup:

I just used a hammer.
cheez80June 21, 2008
#167279
alright guys, bfh time it is. thanks!
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alright guys, bfh time it is.  thanks!
nizzan4u2nvJune 21, 2008
#167289
Yea, just get a 5lb sledgehammer and start hitting it till it doesnt rub anymore.
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Yea, just get a 5lb sledgehammer and start hitting it till it doesnt rub anymore.
VIP-UCFJune 21, 2008
#167317
bash it...make sure its behind the rear seat and NOT the door jamb...

there are 2 pieces of metal joined together spot welded at the fender lip...they are pretty close together until it clears the door jamb...

make sense? haha
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bash it...make sure its behind the rear seat and NOT the door jamb...
 
there are 2 pieces of metal joined together spot welded at the fender lip...they are pretty close together until it clears the door jamb...
 
make sense?  haha
urmyhero4nowAugust 3, 2008
#178158
so was this fIxed at all with a bfh?
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so was this fIxed at all with a bfh?
cheez80August 3, 2008
#178260
yes! just beat it with a hammer. no photos, sorry :(
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yes!  just beat it with a hammer.  no photos, sorry :(
burgyAugust 3, 2008
#178271
BFH FTW!
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BFH FTW!