So I found some excellent wheels, but they graze the nipple diving up from the control arm bushing

1989 pickup, 100% OEM
Was looking at some 17x9 +40 wheels


Is there such thing as a "low profile" control arm or even an aftermarket control arm that is more descrete I space?

All I can find are 4x4 lifting related control arms. Lowering kits seem to not include control arms..well some do but I'm not sure if it solves the problem

 

Use a spacer behind the wheel. If it's nearly grazing then you'll only need 1/4" or 1/2".

 

Is it the zerk fitting on the control arm that its hitting? If so just replace it with bolt that fits in its place. Or run a 5mm spacer if that will be enough to give you the clearance needed

 

Wow..real pro knowing what was rubbing.

It's definitely the zerk fitting...didn't even know what that was

 

I know people have said they had that issue when they had drop spindles and small wheels. Must be the offset of the 17s causing your issue.