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Old 03-07-2010, 03:48 PM
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I got a 99 Jeep cherokee with a 3 inch lift, I'm putting 1 inch coil spacers in the front to make it 4". As well as new lower control arms and sway bar links. I was just wondering if I get some Bushwacker fender flares and trim them a little bit if 33's 12.50 R15's with some offset rims with a couple inches of backspacing will fit.
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I've got a 4 inch lift on mine, and i managed to squeeze 33's under it. I'm not sure about my backspacing and such, but i did have to trim a decent chunk of fender off to make them fit.
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if you flex at all your fender flares are going to rip right off. 32s are max on a 4.5inch lift....
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I was also wondering if I get 33's 12.50 if they would ruub turning side to side? how much backspacing would I need so they wont
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get like 3 3/4 or 4" backspacing i put a 3" lift with 2" spacers and gunna sqeeze 33s under there, just run fenderless
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ah okay. I currently have a 3 inch lift and have 32's and they fit. so If I raise the front another inch and put bushwacker fender flares 33's should fit
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Originally Posted by h0ffers
if you flex at all your fender flares are going to rip right off. 32s are max on a 4.5inch lift....
Well, seeing as my fenders are still attached, i'd have to disagree. Notice he said he was going to trim the fenders and put on different flares? He'll be able to fit em. if you cut right, your tires won't rub, but you have to take a bit off the bottom of the front and rear of the fender.
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