3 link bracket hitting rim

[bil1024]

SO driver side hitting the rim but not passenger side, rear seems centered. What do you guys think ?87799

[Boydster]

I had issues with mine coming very uncomfortably close, installed 1/8" wheel spacers and all good. You may need a bit more, or perhaps getting the rear centered first.

[bil1024]

I had issues with mine coming very uncomfortably close, installed 1/8" wheel spacers and all good. You may need a bit more, or perhaps getting the rear centered first.

Have spacers installed and grinded the bracket. No binding when driving and driveshaft seems to be centered with rear and trans

[i.e.427]

Centering the rear end is done by using the center line of the rear housing (not the driveshaft) and making sure it is centered in the chassis. This has no effect what so ever with the traction-loc bracket in relation to the wheel. I would look first at the wheel and see if it is contacting the inside of the wheel all the way around the inside of the wheel. If it is, then spacers or clearancing the bracket may be the answer. If it is only contacting the inside of the wheel in one spot the wheel may not be mounted to the hub properly and may be making contact because of that. You would also see unusual tire wear (eventually). Loose lug nut may also be the culprit. Check those things and get back to us.

[jlfernan]

Centering the rear end is done by using the center line of the rear housing (not the driveshaft) and making sure it is centered in the chassis. This has no effect what so ever with the traction-loc bracket in relation to the wheel. I would look first at the wheel and see if it is contacting the inside of the wheel all the way around the inside of the wheel. If it is, then spacers or clearancing the bracket may be the answer. If it is only contacting the inside of the wheel in one spot the wheel may not be mounted to the hub properly and may be making contact because of that. You would also see unusual tire wear (eventually). Loose lug nut may also be the culprit. Check those things and get back to us.

+1 The engines in these cars are not perfectly centered, therefore your driveshaft will be slightly offset to the differential. I measured mine from the center of the tires to the frame. Tried to pick the same place on the opposing sides. Center the rear end to the frame not the engine.

[CraigS]

15 inch wheels right? This is normal for them as the 3 link fits 17s just fine. Grind away some bracket for clearance

[bil1024]

15 inch wheels right? This is normal for them as the 3 link fits 17s just fine. Grind away some bracket for clearance

Yes 15 in

[Richard Oben]

Looks like the old version of the the 3 link, the newer ones come with the corner knocked off and a plate welded on. HTH, R

[Yama-Bro]

I know this isn't comparing apples to apples, since yours is an MK3, but here is a shot of my MK4's clearance to the 15" Halibrands. Plenty of room. My axle is even .1875" narrower per side than a stock 'stang. I'll also add this is the passenger side looking from the back.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/41346596521_f93197e835_b.jpg

[bil1024]

I know this isn't comparing apples to apples, since yours is an MK3, but here is a shot of my MK4's clearance to the 15" Halibrands. Plenty of room. My axle is even .1875" narrower per side than a stock 'stang. I'll also add this is the passenger side looking from the back.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/41346596521_f93197e835_b.jpg

Yeah mine has good clearance on pax side it’s the driver side that’s to close

[Avalanche325]

I have a MKIV, 3-link, 17 x 10.5" inch FFR Halibrands. I had to grind the corner off of the bracket.

Yama-Bro,
Are those 9" wide? They are MUCH further away than mine.

[Yama-Bro]

I have a MKIV, 3-link, 17 x 10.5" inch FFR Halibrands. I had to grind the corner off of the bracket.

Yama-Bro,
Are those 9" wide? They are MUCH further away than mine.

They are 9", keep in mind they are also 15" dia. My 17" halibrands are much closer...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/866/39537820450_465a08a734_b.jpg