On my 82, I notice my tires rub the shaft that connects the lca (to the torque mount?). It seems this happens at far turns, especially when backing up.

I was wondering what it might be. The car is aligned at least well enough to be straight going down the road, and the steering and suspension is tight.

Could there be some sort of stop screws that are out allowing the wheels to go foo car?

Could the chrome bundts on my car be causing this?

Thanks!

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

I had the same question but you beat me to asking about it. Here are some pics I have of my changing the LBJ. The first is the scuffed arm the second is what looks like something that should have a bumper on it but neither my 83 nor 85 300d have anything there. I circled the area on the pic.

edit: I already know I have to change that boot and/or the tie rod end.

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Scott - K3PSO
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1984 300D turbo ~203k miles
2008 FourWinds Hurricane 31' RV

Past
'85 300D turbo ~280k miles
'83 300D turbo ~300k miles
'05 Mini Cooper convertible
'96 BMW R1100-RT
'71 Honda CB175 - multi-winter project
'82 Honda CB450 NightHawk
'85 300D turbo ~328k miles
'75 BMW 2002
'66 Beetle