88t rotors not clearing cntrl arms
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Richter888Member
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88t rotors not clearing cntrl arms
Pretty much as the title says. Car is an 84 turbo with 88t hubs, brakes, 84t cntrl arms, 84t spindles that are modified for stance coilovers with michelp modified steering knuckles. No heat shield right now.
It hits at all steering angles. I wanted to see if anyone else has these issues and if so, what did you do to fix it? I really don't want these brand new to be turned to make clearance. I thought about hammerring the ends of the control arms, but I'm afraid of bending them.
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G-EJunior Member
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Sad to say it's the bumpsteer spacers… my offset ones would work for you, they push the hub away from the control arm about 10-11mm
The shield at the back is for dust/rain/snow and things, not heat btw -
Richter888Member
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How much are they and how osoon can I get a set? Other than wiring, this is one of the few things holding my project up. I could use some pics as well. -
FilipeSenior Member
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Richter888Member
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G-EJunior Member
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adamvann3Senior Member
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Its a well known issue. In many cases the LCA outer lip can be ground off and give you the clearance you need. You can check out any of my build threads. I have done this to all my brake conversions.
However with modified steering knuckles, in extreme cases some completely rebuilt/fabricated the LCA around the ball joint.86na - BlueZ
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300zxturboftwSenior Member
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I used G-E's BSS as my solution…I would recommend that. No cutting grinding or reinforcing needed on control arms then.Usual Z31 suspect: Garage Queen (aka broken)
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FilipeSenior Member
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adamvann3Senior Member
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Originally posted by Filipe View PostHow much grinding is needed?Originally posted by adamvann3 View PostIts a well known issue. In many cases the LCA outer lip can be ground off and give you the clearance you need. You can check out any of my build threads. I have done this to all my brake conversions.
However with modified steering knuckles, in extreme cases some completely rebuilt/fabricated the LCA around the ball joint.86na - BlueZ
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FilipeSenior Member
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BremsenSenior Member
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You can see the lip here:
http://z31performance.com/showthread…l=1#post158391________________
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FilipeSenior Member
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GregmaticSenior Member
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GE's RCA's will remedy the situation. Prior to installing his parts I had busted out the angle grinder and got busy. You may be able to see in this pic where it was ground off. Initially I was a bit concerned about the the remaining structural integrity of the metal which encircles the ball joint and checked it frequently for galling or looseness. However I drove like this for years with no ill effects, no track days but spirited driving on the twisties. And yes, this is a common issue with early control arms and 88T hubs....and many have grinded this area down.
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FilipeSenior Member
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