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Old 10-04-2009, 03:22 PM
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well guys i got my new tires on yesterdayName:  PICT0001 (Small).JPG
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but they rub a little bit on the front bumper
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and the back 2 rub going over bumps it is still stock
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overall it doesn't rub all that bad but i would still like to know what i can do to stop this.. i'm thinking about a 2 inch lift but i would like a leaf pack and coils please give me your advice thanks!!
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cheap fix would be rear shackles and coil spacers in the front. Cool wheels!
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Those wheels are too big for a stock ckee. Get a lift or switch to lower tires if you are a street wheeler.
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My vote is lift it.
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Originally Posted by mike albo
My vote is lift it.
yea actually i liked captainwoot's idea with the coil spacers and leaf shackles..can anyone post up pics of what they look like on the jeep?
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anyone? can anyone post up pics of what the shackles and spacers look like on the car?
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what size are your tires? do a quick search their are a ton of pics and info on the webb.
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what size are your tires? do a quick search their are a ton of pics and info on the webb.
they are 30's the wheels are 17's
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anyone? can anyone post up pics of what the shackles and spacers look like on the car?
I could't find a pic but here is a link to a site
http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/share...t=products.asp
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the fat bobs 3" kit is what is on my jeep in the picture, with stock tires of course. yours will look much better.
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