cpt_morgan Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hey I was just trying to see whether or not anyone else has come across this before. Did a search, no joy. I have a 77 280 and I just installed the Arizona Z knuckles. I have the 14" turbine wheels. Also I installed new ball joints by moog. The tie rods are also by moog and were put on maybe 4 months ago. After I installed the knuckles (with the little hole facing the engine as per Dave's instructions) the tie rod end touches the inside lip of the wheel. This is no good.... Do these knuckles require 15" or larger wheels? Has anyone used them with the wheels I have? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 With the bumpsteer spacers that MSA sells there is a 14" wheel version and a 15 inch wheel version. I think the 14" version is 3/4" thick and the 15 is 1" thick, but that's old memory, so may not be entirely accurate. If the tie rod hits, you're running low on options. Could go to 15's, add a wheel spacer (requires longer studs) or take them off and get a different spacer that fits under 14's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpt_morgan Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Well I have been thinking about larger wheels. I was thinking about getting the Koenig B bombs in 15x7.5s. I have eibach lowering springs on the car. Would these have any rubbing issues that anyone knows of and also if others have a similar setup what tire size do you run with these. I don't have fender flares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Someone else will have to answer those questions for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpt_morgan Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 I ending up getting a 5mm spacer from ICHIBA. This works well for now, I will be buying new wheels soon. Also if anyone else is wondering I talked to Dave and he said his steering knuckles were not designed for 14" wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 You might need longer studs, just make sure you have enough threads engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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