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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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I have 3'' coils and 2'' spacers, and 3'' aal and f150 shackles in the back. I just got a set of 15x8 pacer rims(idk on backspacing) and a set of 31 bfg ats. before full stuff they are hitting my fenders in the front. Should I go ahead and trim fenders, or bumpstop? And I thought they wouldnt rub since I have an 89, and 5'' of lift with 31s.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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I can't see how 31"s rub on 5" of lift. Could you post a pic? Is your axle centered in your wheel well?
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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Pics bro.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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whats your wheel off set? i had 31's on a 3inchand i hardly rubed on 5 you should be more than fine.

how about some pics of the trouble areas
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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if its just in that one spot, i would trim the bumper flap. it looks more aggressive too. which is always a plus!
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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x2 on a trim. i wouldn't bump stop , when a small clipping would suffice

nice rig very clean
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Was your jeep hit in the front corner? Looks like the end cap is angled down and back. Light trimming and bumpstops will fix it.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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I have 32s on my 89 with the fenders cut go check out my pics to see what an 89 cut looks like
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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It is a common thing to trim the front of the fender and flare flush with the top of the bumper. The newer style fenders are already like this.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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My rear fenders are welded and then ground down

31's on 5'' lift.-forumrunner_20120318_190919.jpg



31's on 5'' lift.-forumrunner_20120318_190930.jpg
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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I'm at 5.5 and just put on 35s I'm surprised to see you rub like that. Its weird. I trimmed a bit but they work good. You sure your at 5 inches... seems odd you would run into that at that height. I'd just trim but thats just me. You might not like that look though

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dsach
I'm at 5.5 and just put on 35s I'm surprised to see you rub like that. Its weird. I trimmed a bit but they work good. You sure your at 5 inches... seems odd you would run into that at that height. I'd just rim but thstw jst me. You might not like that OK.
Yeah I had more clearance with 4 in and 32s
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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It looks to me like the OP is running stock lower control arms and tracbar with 5" of lift, in the picture you can see from the front. If he is I'm sure aftermarket control arms and tracbar could help.

I'm running a 3" lift and 31's with 15x8's and 3.75 B/S When I am fully flexed out while disconnected wheeling the Edge of my tire will rub the bottom of the trim on my bumper caps . I have no clue how he is rubbing with 5" of lift on 31's Unless he is running a stock trac-bar an his axle is pulled to the driver side instead of centered
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