Tire hitting rocker

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3" suspension lift
32.8x11.2x17 tires

I recently changed out my lower control arm bracket on the passenger side due to the bushings being toast. I also replaced the bushing/mount for the strut connecting arm on the LCA.

Before i replaced those parts, i had no problem with my tire hitting the front of the rocker while turning right. Now after install, everytime I turn right, especially when the suspension on that side gets a little compressed. Like when turning into a slightly angled driveway. The outer lugs of the tread hit the plastic that makes up the inner fender of the rocker. Driver side does not do this.
Everything is tighted down and when i bounce test the suspension, everything is tight.

Any clue what may now cause this?
 
Well the lca bracket is the only part that you replaced that can move the wheel around. The shock/strut mount definitely can't.

Get the right part/installed correctly and not upside down? My only thoughts other than moving it forward if that's an option.
 
I'm honestly not sure of the adjustments or if it even has them for sure but it's the only answer I can come up with. Would loosen it and slide the bracket towards the front of the vehicle.
 
You really need to get an alignment after you do the LCA's. Eyeballing it will only do so much.
 
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Bingo. That bracket requires an alignment and it will allow some fore n aft movement.

However I am not surprised that tires that size rub without a suspension and body lift honestly.
 
I have a suspension lift. Its just weird that i have 0 problems with the driver side. Maybe i'll get a proper alignment done, now that it's winter. It's $111+13%tax here
 

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