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5/31/2021 5:56 PM  #1


LH rear tire rubs on fender

On my '65 Fastback, I installed a 9 inch rear axle assy. from a Lincoln Versaille.  The left rear tire rubs on the fender lip sometimes, not real bad, but enough to where I can see it peals off some rubber on the tire.  I have loosened the u-bolts on axle assy. and pushed the axle over to the right side as much as it will go.  I tried to roll the fender lip, but with the double thickness in that area, it didn't change much that I could see.  I am running 225x60 R15 tires  on the rear and the off set on the wheels are about all I can go before the tire gets into the rear spring..  Any ideas as to what I might do additionally?

 

5/31/2021 6:51 PM  #2


Re: LH rear tire rubs on fender

The GRINDER is your friend.

Not a hammer. Not a baseball bat. A GRINDER!

Apply frozen wet towels to outside of fender opening to protect the paint. I tape mine on, with the adhesive far from the heated area.
I take it off in quarter inch strips—keep grinder moving along to prevent excessive heat.
Be sure to go all the way past “10 and 2” or else you’ll be doing it again. (Ask me how I know!)
Do this with good ventilation around back of the car.

Eastwood fender roller does not work on rear fender openings due to the double thickness that you’ve already noted. (Again, ask me how I know!)

Left side usually rubs. Normal…(get ready for TKO to write a dissertation on that)

 

5/31/2021 7:08 PM  #3


Re: LH rear tire rubs on fender

The Versailles rear end is the same width as the '67-'70 rear end which means it's 3/4"-1" too wide on each side for a '65/'66.

 

5/31/2021 8:05 PM  #4


Re: LH rear tire rubs on fender

All Versailles rear ends I have dealt with are built that way. To correct it requires elongating (sideways) the locating holes in the axle perches so you can relocate the axle sideways. It will need to move sideways about 3/8” to center it.

Even though a grinder might get you some clearance, the rear end will still not be centered under the car and you risk introducing a pathway for water to get between the inner fender well and the quarter panel.  I woul NOT recommend you doing that.


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