Ingram306 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 So i just got done installing my new +2+1 A arms from American star... Well i thought i was done.. I have the camber/caster both set to ASRs specs. The alignment is done and the wheels are toed in just a touch... when i turn the handlebars all the way to either side, the back of the wheel hits the lower A arm. I know there is a stop on the steering stem, but its not even reaching that. I tried adjusting the tie rods so the wheels wouldnt hit but it just winds up toed in a ridiculous amount... Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 are you running aftermarket wheels? if you have ones with the wrong offset/backspacing this will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickisGod Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 its possible you have the a arms switched left from right. just a though post up a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram306 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yeah didnt even think of the wheels... Theyre ITP rims, bought them used so i dont know the backspacing... They were fine on the stock arms but that might be it.... Ill get a pic up when i can, im gonna throw the stock rims on and see if it still happens... I dont think i have them on the wrong sides, i did one side at a time so i made sure the new ones wound up forward of stock (+1) Ill def double check and get some pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Is the stop on the frame bent or wore? This is a common problem with Banshees. The stop should be perpendicular to the bearing hole. Most guy straighten it and weld in a gusset before they powdercoat their frame. Edited May 25, 2011 by bansheesandrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram306 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Haha good call... The stop is actually bent... i beat it back in place hopefully it will hold up... I was thinking about gusseting it, but i have no intentions of redoing the frame because there really isnt anything wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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