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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Does anyone know? If I trim my fenders can I fit 30s on a 2 inch lift, without a ton of rubbing with flexing????
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Well people run 31s on 3.5" with minimal rubbing, so I'd have to think you could. But I've not lifted a Jeep yet, so my opinion means very little.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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I'm running 30s with NO lift and trimmed fenders- so you should be golden on 30s with a 2in lift. Mine only rub @ stock height because I have no rear bumpstops & inverted leaf springs
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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I can run 30's with no lift and no rub...
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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I have 31 inch with no lift. (Half worn) Only rubs on the Lower control arms when I do a tight U-Turn.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Sounds like my set up I hardly rub the control arm at full lock, with Ecco rims. Check it........

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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i ran 31s on 2in lift on my old jeep, worked great
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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won't even need to trim. Bumpstop appropriately and flex it as far as your stock control arms will droop! Dunno why so many n00bs seem to think flex is all about up travel.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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no problems! Climb a 55degree hill for fun daily.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Yeah I think I am going to go with 31" bfg mud terrain km2's I am going to trim the fenders cuz eventually I will put a 4.5 lift on it. I am still playing around with it. Does anyone have any thoughts on eleminating my rear sway bar??? How bad would it be on the highway going too and from trail I dont use it as a daily driver but want more flex on the trails.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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kill the bar its not needed

2in BB and 30s


2in bb cut and 32s
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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im sitting on 30's right now with .75 spacer kit. minimal cutting, very little rubbing.
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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I'm running 30's with just trimmed fenders myself, so I don't see why you couldn't with a lift bro!
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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If you trim you shouldnt rub to much with LCA. Although a better backspaced rim might be appropriate. As for the rear swaybar, ditch it. I just got rid of mine after it doing damage to my rim and wearing down the bead protector on my tires. Theres little to no difference. There's a little bit more sway when you get to the steeper sways, But other then that its fine. if your really worried about it, get a front swaybar from a V8 ZJ. They're beefier and will reduce sway
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