Grinding Back Upper Control Arms

[conan7772]

I'm inclined to make my new rims fit by taking off a small section off the stiffening flange on the upper control arms.

Apparently the clearance between the rim and the UCA need only be 2-3mm on full lock according to others I've come across.

These arms look very strong to me and can afford a little shave off the backs.

Most the stress goes through the axles, I'm thinking the UCA's only cop mild longitudinal forces.

Am I making sense.

Anyone else done this ?

Any advice here much appreciated.

[Greekos]

hmmm you could use spacers instead

[conan7772]

hmmm you could use spacers instead

I've got 5mm spacers but they stick out too far for my liking.

About 10mm outside the guards with the spacers on..

[Basti]

i was tempted as my wheels were rubbing control arm on full lock, but have decided to get wheels that fit instead.

[GTS4WD]

Look at aftermarket UCA's.

Different brands have different construction shapes which may accomodate your wheel

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

10mm shouldn't bother you really.... you can easily pull the front and rear guards out that far without flaring them

5mm spacers will have your wheels exactly where mine are: (bearing in mind the positive camber adjustments in the rear)

[conan7772]

Yeah, I'll look at guard work last.

I want to avoid removing the plastic inner guards and or rolling if I can.

Having no inner guards might cause the car to rust underneath and mud/ moisture flicking up into electricals etc.

Your fitment looks great , that's why I ended up going 9.5 all round too.

I'm pretty sure my car doesn't sit as low too and with the extra 5mm back might just tuck in.

I've also got some 3mm spacers coming, which I'll fit first, re-assess before I start grinding those UCA's back.

cheers.

[Trozzle]

Hamish, never post that picture again.

I can't stop staring at how perfect that stance looks. SOOOO good.

[toddlls]

Hamish, never post that picture again.

I can't stop staring at how perfect that stance looks. SOOOO good.

+1