Control Arm bushing in the way

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by SupremeCling, Apr 11, 2022.

  1. SupremeCling

    SupremeCling Newbie

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2022
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    5
    Location:
    Denver, Colorado
    Truck:
    89 Pickup
    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
     
  2. Erwin Merida

    Erwin Merida Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2016
    Messages:
    1,056
    Likes Received:
    344
    Location:
    Long Beach, California
    Truck:
    LEXXXI - angry '93 ShortBed
    Use a spacer behind the wheel. If it's nearly grazing then you'll only need 1/4" or 1/2".
     
    SupremeCling likes this.
  3. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2009
    Messages:
    6,655
    Likes Received:
    1,091
    Location:
    Oxnard, CA
    Truck:
    72.5 Hilux
    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
     
  4. SupremeCling

    SupremeCling Newbie

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2022
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    5
    Location:
    Denver, Colorado
    Truck:
    89 Pickup

    Wow..real pro knowing what was rubbing.

    It's definitely the zerk fitting...didn't even know what that was
     
    jetas likes this.
  5. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2009
    Messages:
    6,655
    Likes Received:
    1,091
    Location:
    Oxnard, CA
    Truck:
    72.5 Hilux
    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.
     
    SupremeCling likes this.

Share This Page