Rubbing! Help...

[V6LE]

Hey guys,

I have been hearing some really bad rubbing as of late..Mostly from the rear wheels,...... I dont know what to do.. I have 17/7 on all 4 sides..

Any sudgestions?

Mike,

[soulibrium]

did you recently lowered your car? what size tyres? what size wheels? did you add any spacers? gimme specs and i can help you out.

IF you lowered it then your only solution (if you wanna keep your springs and wheels) is to roll the rear fender.

otherwise, get new wheels or change your springs.

[EKam]

What's the wheel/tire rubbing? The strut or the fender?

Get your hand in there with a flashlight.

What's your tire size? Wheel offset?

[V6LE]

I dont know what exactly is rubbing..I will need to get in there.. The car was lowered 1" on Eibach springs one year ago..I have Tokico blues..

The tires are 35/15/17 I beleive.. The wheels are 17by7..And whatever bolt pattern would be on a 3rd gen camry...

[92CAMRYGTS]

ok first off your tire measurements dont make any sense. 35/15/17???? what the hell is that?

second i dont know how you coulde be rubbing. i mean with a 1" drop your basically running stock height. i run the same drop and bigger rims and tires than you and i dont have any rubbing. i could see if you went to like 2" or more but i dont see it with the eibach.

[V6LE]

Well..Maybe it isnt rubbing..I dont really know how to explain it..On corners..Hard and not so hard...It is like a hard tapping.. Knock..Knock..Knock..Knock.Fast..You know??

[rayray]

CV joint... your CV boot may have busted and leaked causing the joint to grind. you should get it checked out.


-rayray

[Nick]

said its from the rear, wheel bearing?

[EKam]

I think this is more of a suspension problem than a rubbing problem. :o

knocking = suspension

your rubber/wheel don't make knocking sounds if it's rubbing against something.

beside springs and struts, check:
end-links
swaybars
wheel bearing
all bolts and nuts (including the ones on the wheel) are tight

[V6LE]

It has been really brutal today.. Even slow slalom turning..Really bad knocking from the front right..

My mechanic said that all 4 of my CV boots need to be replaced because they are cracking...Thats probably my problemm isnt it?

Thanks, as always..For the help!

Mike,

[Nick]

might as well just buy new axles, it'll be cheaper in labour, or you can DIY

[V6LE]

He said I might have to replace the entire driveshaft..What does that consist of?

Mike,