Tires rubbing. Help

[Dartness]

I've just installed 14x5.5" wheels on my 63 Dart 170. It originally had a 13" wheel. Anyway they rub if I'm turning and hit a bump. So can I temporarily tighten my torsion bars for now to gain some clearance? I think I'll eventually need new ones, but I don't have the time or money right now to do it right.

 

[crj1968]

Yeah crank em up a little bit.

 

[Dartness]

No more than what? Like three full turns max? Is there a danger zone?

 

[toolmanmike]

Jack it up and support the chassis with stands for safety. You want to take the weight off the suspension. Try 2 or 3 turns and see if it helps. They are fine threaded bolts so you don't get too much with a few turns. Be careful and be safe. tmm

 

[Dartness]

Ok will do. My car is a little uneven too. So I guess that'll help that problem a bit too. I will measure first, and keep track of the revolutions. I'm gonna PB Blast them for a few days before I attempt it.

 

[abodyjoe]

Where exactly are they hitting?

 

[GEO]

I'd try one turn at a time , measuring the height after each turn