I have very little spacing between the cusion mount on the chassis and the tire . In fact the tire rubs the mount, and needs to be mis-aligned in order to turn. bushings have been replaced, "U" joints have been replaced. Need help on this.
Jon Rogers

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I do not hav eenough space between the tire and the rear cusion mount when the tire is aligned correctly. I have to mis-align the rear wheels for them to turn. Jon Rogers

Can you clarify exactly which mount you're talking about?

JohnZ, the mount is what holds the cussion that would hit the swing arm if th car would bottom out. The mount is welded on the chassis and the cussion bolts to the mount. The mount sticks out toward the tire and rubs the tire unless the wheel is misaligned.This is on both sides.
Jon

:confused: :thud: JohnZ, the mount is what holds the cussion that would hit the swing arm if th car would bottom out. The mount is welded on the chassis and the cussion bolts to the mount. The mount sticks out toward the tire and rubs the tire unless the wheel is misaligned.
Jon

That would be the rear jounce bumper that attaches to the underside of the bracket shown in the photo below. What size/type of wheels and tires do you have, what part of the tire hits the cushion, and how do you have to mis-align the wheels in order to stop the interference? Got any photos? Can't imagine this happening with stock wheels and tires.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-2/13522/63RearVINStamp.jpg

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JohnZ, the mount is what holds the cussion that would hit the swing arm if th car would bottom out. The mount is welded on the chassis and the cussion bolts to the mount. The mount sticks out toward the tire and rubs the tire unless the wheel is misaligned.This is on both sides.
Jon JohnZ, I sent you a message earlier explaining in detail of the problem, Your picture is the bracket I am talking about. We might be having trouble on this forum ; my e-mail is jandcrogers@charter.net. My phone # is 985 641 1323. Thanks for trying to help. Jon

JohnZ, I sent you a message earlier explaining in detail of the problem, Your picture is the bracket I am talking about. We might be having trouble on this forum ; my e-mail is jandcrogers@charter.net. My phone # is 985 641 1323. Thanks for trying to help. Jon

Hi guys,

Not sure how this was pointed to us but webmaster at smokinvette.com got this email:

Good Morning John, Yes,I think you have the bracket right.The side of the
tire rubs, unless I push the tire out with the alignment adj. I am using
stock rims and a radial size tire that is suppose to be a replacement for
6:70X15,I will get my books and get back with you . I need my books so I
can call the parts I am talking about by the proper name. Thanks for the
help, Jon

Good Morning John, Yes,I think you have the bracket right.The side of the
tire rubs, unless I push the tire out with the alignment adj. I am using
stock rims and a radial size tire that is suppose to be a replacement for
6:70X15,I will get my books and get back with you . I need my books so I
can call the parts I am talking about by the proper name. Thanks for the
help, Jon

I'm trying to visualize this issue, but I can't imagine any scenario where a stock-size tire (205/75-15 or 215/70-15) on a stock rim would be anywhere near close enough to that bracket and jounce bumper to interfere, with the car on its wheels at normal ride height. Is the car on wheels, or up in the air on jackstands?

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THe car is on wheels. I would understand if the car was on jack stands; but its on wheels and it is the way it is. the tire rubs on the inside on the bracket/cussion. Jon

The car is on its wheels not jack stands. The tire rubs the bracket and cussion on the inside of the tire.

Well, I'm stumped. Unless the trailing arm has been bent or the pinion shaft end of the inner stub axle on the diff is worn WAY down, or the wheel offset/backspace is nowhere near stock, or the rear wheel bearings are REALLY shot (and making LOTS of noise), I can't imagine what's causing the issue. Did this just start, or has it been that way for a while?