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Topic: Rubbing

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Rubbing

Posted: 4/19/07 10:54am Message 1 of 12
bytor
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Simpsonville, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 25th. Silver Anniversary Edition 350 L-82 Stock

What would cause my 78SA front tires to rub the frame when I turn to the maximum?  I don’t have oversized tires or anything.




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Rubbing

Posted: 4/19/07 11:11am Message 2 of 12
warbird
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Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.
Did it just start rubbing ? Have you hit anything ?
I would check your suspension first before I do anything else.



Rubbing

Posted: 4/19/07 11:21am Message 3 of 12
bytor
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Vette(s): 1978 25th. Silver Anniversary Edition 350 L-82 Stock

I got the car in Jan. and it was doing it then.  It's not rubbing bad and I don't notice any major play, alignment or suspension problems. 




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Posted: 4/19/07 2:04pm Message 4 of 12
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My has always done this too. Not bad but enough to take the paint off the frame.


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Rubbing

Posted: 4/19/07 3:15pm Message 5 of 12
Chips58
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Your stops aren't missing are they?


Rubbing

Posted: 4/19/07 3:18pm Message 6 of 12
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Do you have aftermarket wheels. If so, it may be the backspacing.

Scott



Rubbing

Posted: 4/19/07 8:08pm Message 7 of 12
bytor
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Vette(s): 1978 25th. Silver Anniversary Edition 350 L-82 Stock

I was wondering about the stops.  Where are they supposed to be? 




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Posted: 4/19/07 8:57pm Message 8 of 12
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

What size tires do you have? The 60's ar more prone to rubbing than the 70's.




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Posted: 4/19/07 9:03pm Message 9 of 12
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Take a look at THIS, and you'll see the steering stop on my control arm. It is on the left in the photo, just underneath the rubber "bumper". It is part of the lower control arm, and you can see mine has some wear on it.


dang...I need to clean this thing...


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Rubbing

Posted: 4/20/07 4:33am Message 10 of 12
bytor
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Vette(s): 1978 25th. Silver Anniversary Edition 350 L-82 Stock

Thanks for the photo.  I wondered where they were.  I took a peek and I do have them on both sides.  Not sure what condition they are in but will check.




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