What do yall think I oughta do

[1985 Ford F-150]

I bought some white spoke wheels for the 72 with some 33x12.5x16.5 sport kings on em and they rub the tie rod deal that goes from the pitman arm to the drivers side knuckle. It only does it on sharp right hand turns so I dont get all the turn out of the wheel that I need to. Its got manual steering and I dont want to mess with the steering if I dont have to. Do any of ya think that some wheel spacers would work?
Heres where its been rubbin.

Heres what the tie rod thing looks like.

 

[mrfixit]

Spacers would work, I'd imagine. Just remember that exxagerated widths/heights will also increase tire flex, which may be what is causing your issue.

 

[Skandocious]

Whoa! That's some crazy looking steering.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Im goin to have the same size tires when I get my new ones so they wont get any bigger or wider than they are. It will do it every time I try to make a hard right turn like tryin to go around corners of buildings and parkin and stuff like that. Also how wide of spacers should I get?
Chris thats how my 76 was set up too but it had some wierd box on it with a homemade bracket and that had power steering.

 

[surewhynot]

If it isn't causing you to lose too much turning radius, you could adjust the steering stops so the tires no longer rub.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

It cuts it down quite a bit im gettin maybe 3/4s out of it maybe not even that.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

How thick of spacers should I get?

 

[CowboyBilly9Mile]

Be aware that using spacers changes the offset on the wheel; this shortens wheel bearing life.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Even the ones that are like adapters and have their own studs?

 

[john112deere]

If you push the wheel further out, it's got a longer moment arm and will put more load on the bearings.

 

[mrfixit]

Generally, not enough to matter, any more than bigger tires.
Any one remember "Reverse Chrome Wheels"?

 

[surewhynot]

No, but I heard that the romans used to use them on their chariots, old timer.

 

[mrfixit]

Only thing that was Roman about me was my hands...
And while I didn't ride a chariot, the horses were jealous...

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

So how wide do ya think?

 

[surewhynot]

If I were you, I'd put it up on jackstands, take the wheel off, turn the steering all the way to lock and then try to hold the tire up to see how much you need.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Alright Ill do that when I get the transfer case done. Thanks for all the help guys I really appreciate it.