Wheel Well Liner Rubbing - Stock

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yellowblack

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I don't know if you have the air suspension or not - but you may have the same problem I did (with or without the air suspension).

On my Rebel, I started to notice a grinding sound when in Entry/Exit level and executing a turn (almost always to the left). Several trips to the dealer did not result in any solution. After the last trip, I turned right around before I left the lot as they did not resolve the issue (I was HOT). I got lucky enough that one tech jumped underneath the truck right then and there. He diagnosed it as the wheel well liner bending out. My tire would grind against it when the truck was lowered and turning. He bent it back into place (no heat gun or anything). It has mostly stayed back in place every since (3+ years now). On the rare occasions it does seem to come back down, I simply go back in and bend it back up.

I imagine a heat gun would likely let me do a better job of this (not sure why I never thought of that before, duh!). I expect that is your problem and likely all you will need to do to resolve it.
I dont have the air suspension but I think this might be close to what I have, my driveway is on a bit of a steeper slope so when entering/exiting it may put a bit extra pressure on that affected area possibly. Clearly I am not mechanic but could be this same issue. I don’t have a heat gun but since its under warranty and they ordered a new liner I’ll let them attempt to sort it it!
 
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Update: the dealership was able to replace the “shield” or liner as its under warranty. Hoping it doesn’t happen again but not sure how much confidence I have lol

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Let us know how it works out in a few weeks.
 
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