Rubbing issues on 12 f250

[wes1227]

We're do I start,

I am p***** off that I have an 8" fabtech and 37x13.50 r22 badlands...I HATE rubbing at full lock this fabtech is a piece of junk.. I don't know if a better suspension lift would still or rub or even if I go to a 6" with 35s it will still do the same thing..I could invest in wheels with different offset and drop to a 20" wheel..I like the look of the 22" but the truck isn't right......need opinions....I don't want to spend 10k on a lift...

 

[MadDiesel73]

i dont understand i have 35's with a 1.5" lift and dont rub with 20x10 -19's

what wheel offset you running?

and where does it rub?

 

[wes1227]

Kmc 22" badlands which on there Web site it shows 18mm...it rubs on the back inner fender on the body panel where the paper like fender board bolts up..

 

[wes1227]

It rubs during turns in forward and reverse...and if I would turn hard right and hit a speed bump it would damage the fender..the truck rides like a tank...

 

[MadDiesel73]

probably the wheel offset and backspacing.. need more negative offset to push the wheel out. also the 18 offset is for the 22x9.5 with a 6" backspacing you need more like 4.75" BS and a -25 offset i would think.

to soften the ride going to need softer springs and better shocks. i would focus on getting a softer spring for the rear. youd be surprised how much just softening the rear will effect ride quality. also tire pressure (less in the rear) look into fox shocks.

 

[mikah215]

I have an 8in lift on 20x14 on 37s and I don't rub
Change your wheels to like a 20x12 with -44 offset you should be fine


03 f250 6.0 Sct with innovative tunes 5in exhaust coolant filter blue spring 6in lift 20x14 on 37s

 

[wes1227]

Thanks for the reply, would I still have some room for wheel travel. you know like hitting a speed bump at full lock.. I was considering getting some 20s and drop to a 4.5" lift to run 35s...