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  1. #1
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    Matt
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    Tire Rub or Something Else?

    Current Setup: 2009 F-150 FX4 - (Front) King 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers , Camburg Uniball UCA -
    (Rear) King 2.5 Rear Shocks - BFG KO2 315/70/17 which are very bald and need to replace soon.
    Method Race Wheels 304 Double Standard 17x8.5 6x135 0/4.75"

    I am trying to diagnose an issue that occurs when I either: turn aggressively into a driveway, onto a downhill on-ramp, as I am finishing a turn onto a flat street coming from an steep uphill road, making an even moderately tight, up to a full crank U-turn and sometimes immediately over speed bumps with a slight turn after.

    The Issue is a scraping sound coming from somewhere in proximity to the front tires/axle accompanied by the forced slowing down of my truck and sometimes a slight dip in the front as if it was compressing.

    I was thinking it had to be tire rub, however there is no obvious signs of rubbing in any of the areas that potentially would come into contact with my tires. We have trimmed/cut/pounded everything, even the frame as much as possible before entering the cab compartment. I am considering either replacing the CV, wheel bearings, more cutting and welding, or going down to a 285/75/17, however I am trying to avoid loosing any height, I like how the truck sits currently.

    From what I've read, It seems like there should not be any issues running this setup on my truck, and my buddy who has been helping me has worked on a ton of F-150's with a similar setup with no reports of rubbing issues. Any ideas on what it could be? ANyone else run the same tires with this setup?
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    Rudy
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    As I know my friend runs such tires with the same setup. I'll better write or call on him and if I'll get some information, I'll let you know.

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