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Why does changing 4 wheels have to be a hassle?

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muddyjames:
I have put my Grizzley claws on today and I thought, easy job, nothing to it.

So I jacked it all up and changed them. Lowered the disco back down to the ground. Reversed out of the parking space and I heard something rubbing. Typical!

The near side front wheel rubs on the bumper edge, the off side did rub on the end of the side step but a bar against the end of the step and the wheel tread soon sorted that one out. Only needed to be tweeked about 10mm as it just catched. Also on full lock the tread hits a big bit of metal under the disco. No idea what the metal is but it looks important!

So I now have the fun job of trying to adjust the bumper. The off side wheel is miles away from hitting but the near side catches. Could the axle be twisted? I have no idea.

Help on any reasons why would be nice.

I was hoping this topic would be "the big green giant is born" but it isnt.

Bulli:
yup, your tyres are too big or you havent got enough lift. Thats both the cause and the solution to your woes.

muddyjames:
well I have no lift as of yet as I only got the disco in November and dont have the money to buy a lift!  :D

But why does the of side wheel have about a hands width between the wheel and the bumper edge but the near side catches?

MuddyMachine:
If its like mine the bumper had a nudge by the previous owner, one side sits about 2" further back than the other. used a tow rope to pull it back out.

Jake:
What size tyres are they James?
 :?

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