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Hi David. No clips missing and it's not out of shape (won't even push back any further). I had the alignment done recently when I had my suspension kit fitted. In fact it was done twice because the wheel was slightly off the first time, so I went back a week later. That was on a Hunter geometry machine.
Also, I've noticed today that both front tyres are rubbing the front struts as well, leaving two rubber marks on each strut. It looks like I may have to space the front as well, but I'm not sure that I have enough clearance to the fender lips. The front end has M3 tension rods and lower arms, plus I knocked the camber pins out for a bit more camber. Do you think I could get a 3mm spacer up front?
Lastly, the tyre is hitting the oil cooler grille, just as another member on here had. Only does it on full lock though, so I'm less worried about that.
Needless to say, this isn't the "fit and forget" experience that I was expecting. I thought I'd have no trouble with this, as I'm running conservative sizes compared to some people. So why am I rubbing on 3 of 4 corners?
I should add that my suspension kit is a "driving" kit, specifically for the UK's roads, so isn't particularly low (rear is basically stock height) or anything. Also, I weigh next to nothing, so it's not like I'm weighing the suspension down so it touches. I have also been avoiding potholes like the plague since fitting the new wheels, and only casually drove the car to work (mostly highway) for 4 days, so not like I've been offroading or racing or anything.
What should I do? 3mm spacers all round?
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