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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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Car: '84 Trans Am; '88 GTA
Engine: Vortec 355ci TPI
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Why are my wheels rubbing?

My car is bone stock with the original 15" turbo-finned rims. Yet while turning when backing up or parking (not even at full lock) my wheels will rub. These pics will show you where they rub. Both front wheels are rubbing in the same places and both near full left/right.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Car: '84 Trans Am; '88 GTA
Engine: Vortec 355ci TPI
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Here's #2. Any ideas ppl? Thanks.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 Tbi (L03)
Transmission: 700r4
If the tires are still stock check for loose or bent steering parts. Tierods, draglink, pitman arm, etc.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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Has your car been wrecked before? Have you got an alignment before?
If you have no clue, you should take it to a body/frame shop and let them check it out.
It could have been wrecked and never reported.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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Car: 84 Z28, '15 Colorado
Engine: L69
Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Hows your suspension? When I first bought my car it had 88K miles with the ORIGINAL suspension. Talk about horrible handeling. But it rubbed too. Completely redid suspension and lowered and doesnt really rub at all. Hopefully that helps
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks. I'll have the suspension and frame checked out.
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