ACR Front Sway Bar Question

[ACRBruce]

I run 18x13" OZ wheels for autox and found even though the 335-18 A6 on the OZ rims clears the front fenders just fine, the OZ's rub against the front sway bar slightly at full lock. And I wonder if the ACR's front sway bars are solid and if it is okay to put a small notch in it to clear the wheel (just a very small notch would clear the wheel)?

 

[MTGTS]

what about a 3-5mm wheel spacer??

 

[F8L SNK]

Or even a steering limiter for the steering rack which would be the safest

 

[ACRBruce]

Tired a 5MM spacer already and the wheels not only sticks out too far but still rubs a little. Since I only put the 13" wide wheels on for autox and during autox, I never need to turn full lock, the only time the front wheels rub is at full lock, if I can't shave off a little of the sway bar and the inside square edge of the wheel, I just have to remind myself not to make tight u-turns and be careful in parking lots. Other than that, boy let me tell you, the car turns in so lightening quick with those meaty 335/30-18 A6's in the front. BTW the best wheel size is probably 18x12" for the front but I just didn't want to spend the money on the a custom sized set of wheels and Partsrack had the OZ's on sale.

 

[F8L SNK]

If you aren't worried about the turning radius the steering limiter would be the right fix for you. You won't have to "Remember" anything as it is a mechanical limit to the steering travel. Cutting on a sway bar is not a good idea when there is another fix to the problem.