Trimming the Body Mount?

Fenrisulfr

Fenrisulfr

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My passenger's side front tyre is rubbing and creating a very worrisome wear pattern. The driver's side front tyre has no sign of such wear.

The likely culprit is likely the body mount. I was advised to trim it by a mechanic at offroad shop A, and it was suggested by the manager at offroad shop B, but when I spoke to the mechanic, he advised against it.

I don't want to ruin my tyre; what are my options here? Thank you for your replies.

Specifications: 2007 Tundra regular cab, 40" tyres, 12" susp + 3" body lift.
 
Notice how the left side of the tread is being 'rubbed' (if that's the correct verbiage), yet the right side is in tact.
 

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:eek: 3" bl on top of the foot of susp lift. Solid axle swap will fix this.


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Fenrisulfr said:
I already have a 3" body lift on both sides.
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Well I would hope so, looks like you you can easily fix the issue with a cutoff wheel and a few mins. Looks to be barely rubbing from the marks on the tire.


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Turn the wheel all the way the right, mark the body mount with a sharpie where it's close or hitting. Do the same for the other side. Then take your 4 1/2 angle grinder with a cutoff wheel and cut where the line is. Then switch to to a flap wheel clean up the edges and paint the bare metal.


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Update:

I did some measurements and it turns out that I'm only getting 13 3/8" instead of 15" of lift.

I did not get coilovers with the 12" lift; do I need them to get the whole amount?
 
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