Right rear wheel damage 2012 Mk4 3 link

[BornWestUSA]

I was doing an under car inspection and found a scratch all the way around the inside of the rt/rear wheel. Under some circumstances the bracket that holds the 3 link bar and r/rear shock is making contact with the inside edge of the wheel.

There is maybe 1/8" of clearance on the right rear, the left rear has over 1/4" between the shock bracket and wheel.

What is the best solution?216629216630

[ggunter]

A wheel spacer would be the quick answer. A 1/4" would do the trick without setting your wheels way out. Just curious which wheels you have. Looks like the back spacing is a little short.

[CraigS]

Grind an 1/8" off the bracket corner.

[David Williamson]

the other option is to grind 1/8 inch off the bracket where it is hitting
looks like Craig and I were typing at the same time...
David W

[Papa]

If the rear end isn't centered, you can center it by adjusting the panhard bar. It doesn't sound like you are that far off, but worth starting there.

[rich grsc]

Just clearance the bracket by easing over the edge with a grinder, or even a hand file

[Jeff Kleiner]

What Craig, David and Rich said. Have done it several times.

Jeff

[BornWestUSA]

I was thinking this might be a job for the wheel of death.

Thanks for all the replies!

FF 17" wheels.