sergiorod1987 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Hi all, I have the 31 inch tires rubbing on lower control arms issue on stock wheels with 3 inches of lift. I understand switching to WJ lower control arms issue will fix this problem and I did order them and have them. What I didn't realize is they are not a direct bolt on and they have to be ground down in order to fit on the frame side mounts and I don't want to deal with having to do that. Will any other after market direct bolt on lower control arms address this rubbing issue? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 takes 5 minutes to trim the steel bushing flush with the rubber. it's like the easiest mod ever. also, no, there are no aftermarkets that bend in like them. plenty of aftermarkets are round though, and that might help a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergiorod1987 Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Thank you for the response. I guess I'm going to have to if there is no alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 it's super easy. you won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88towmanche Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I used a chop saw with an abrasive cut off wheel - go slow enough so you don't cook the rubber bushing. The oval end goes axle side - I think, put mine on back-asswards but haven't switched them back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 As an alternative, you could return them and go with some aftermarket control arms. A high quality wheel spacer properly installed is an option as well. Just some alternatives if you don’t want to cut the bushings. Core4x4 makes some nice control arm sets along with many other manufacturers. You could also adjust the steering stops on the knuckles but will obviously loose turning radius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motownXJdad Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 i think Rusty's off road does make a lower control arm with more clearance where you need it, or you can adjust the factory spindle stops to where you have no rubbing for free👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motownXJdad Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 here you go https://rustysoffroad.com/products/rusty-s-control-arms-custom-for-stock-wheels-pair-xj-tj#.YrIMWh8pC2c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Adjust your steering stops by installing flat washers under the welded nut until the interference is resolved. May take 3-5 washers depending on thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 6 hours ago, motownXJdad said: here you go https://rustysoffroad.com/products/rusty-s-control-arms-custom-for-stock-wheels-pair-xj-tj#.YrIMWh8pC2c sweet! people have been asking for such a thing for years now. good to see someone finally stepping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergiorod1987 Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Thanks all for your responses! Looks like those rustys control arms will do the trick! Thanks motownXJdad for finding and sharing the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motownXJdad Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 glad to help👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 The biggest issue with the stock arms rubbing is the _/\_ shape they've got. They catch real bad on that horizontal lip, especially with tires with aggressive shoulders and sidewalls, basically any modern AT at this point that's worth running. Even with WJ control arms I'm still getting some rub, although it's nowhere near as bad. But any tubular arm even without a kink in it is going to be much better for tire rub than the stock XJ/MJ arms with that lip on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSch88L Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 In any case, you pretty much have to adjust the bump stops... I have 31s on 15X8 Ravine wheels, and I swapped in WJ lower arms to stop the rubbing. It worked to a point, the tires don't rub the arms anymore, but they now rub the sides of the sway bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSch88L Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Oh and that's on a 3" lift by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/26/2022 at 4:53 PM, OldSch88L said: In any case, you pretty much have to adjust the bump stops... I have 31s on 15X8 Ravine wheels, and I swapped in WJ lower arms to stop the rubbing. It worked to a point, the tires don't rub the arms anymore, but they now rub the sides of the sway bar! Bump stops or steering stops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSch88L Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 6/29/2022 at 12:03 AM, gogmorgo said: Bump stops or steering stops? Steering stops, sorry about that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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