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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sorenabel
Got some 34s for the jeep but im still running the stock jeep rims. An I mounted the 34s on the rims and they rub in the rear on the leafs. So what back spacing do I need? The jeep stock rims are.like 3.50" right? So I need some that dont have any backspacing right? Or do I have backspacing mixed up with something else?
I thought stock wheels had like 6-7" BS that's why you need around 4" of BS with bigger tires.
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I thought stock wheels had like 6-7" BS that's why you need around 4" of BS with bigger tires.
Do they? That woukd make since cause I was looking for some aftermarket ones the internet and they all say like 3" off bs so I wasnt sure.
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta

On the unibody rails right before the bend upward
Thanks dude wasnt sure if I should put them there or behind the wheel wells somewhere
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Doing lift now. About 4 hours worth of work on it. Got the coils and lowers in already. Tracbar is out just need to get the uppers lined up. Any ideas for that?
Are those new uppers? I would try to rotate the axle back toward the uppers, does that make sense?
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Originally Posted by Sorenabel
Do they? That woukd make since cause I was looking for some aftermarket ones the internet and they all say like 3" off bs so I wasnt sure.
Stock backspacing is 5.25 I believe. Unless you're trimmed I wouldn't go with a tire bigger than 31's on any wheel with a 3 inch lift. Even if you get after market wheels you're still gonna rub the fenders like crazy with 34's. Even with a 4.5 lift you'll be rubbing without trimming.
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Originally Posted by rayray0918
Stock backspacing is 5.25 I believe. Unless you're trimmed I wouldn't go with a tire bigger than 31's on any wheel with a 3 inch lift. Even if you get after market wheels you're still gonna rub the fenders like crazy with 34's. Even with a 4.5 lift you'll be rubbing without trimming.
I have 5.5 of lift and the front clears the 34s with no problem. Gonna do trimming tho for sure.
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The leaf spring bolts that go into the frame are giving me a hell o a time, seems like they are seize in the metal sleeves of the bushings, they are threaded out completely, I just can't pull them out. Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Are those new uppers? I would try to rotate the axle back toward the uppers, does that make sense?
It does make sense. Just can't figure out how to do it. Iddeas? Help. Kinda stuck here. Gotta move quite a bit.
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It does make sense. Just can't figure out how to do it. Iddeas? Help. Kinda stuck here. Gotta move quite a bit.
I put the upper arms on first then used a jack under the pinion end of the diff to rotate the axle to get on the lower arms.
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Originally Posted by jeepin_xj

I put the upper arms on first then used a jack under the pinion end of the diff to rotate the axle to get on the lower arms.
You mean the front of the diff? Worked pretty hard to get the lowers on. So I want to get it without disconnecting those
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Originally Posted by cob24

It does make sense. Just can't figure out how to do it. Iddeas? Help. Kinda stuck here. Gotta move quite a bit.
I'd say jeepin_xj has the right idea I dont see how you would rotate it with the lowers on
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Used a ratchet strap and forced the ****** in there. Went to take the other one of on body side and it's stripped beyond all recognition. Gonna have to find a way to cut it off I think. Getting really frustrated though. Gonna step away from it and move to the back
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Got leafs in in the back. Had to loosen shackle. Should a wait for the load of vehicle on tires before I tightn the shackle back?
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https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...Long-Arm-Lift- besides new uca mounts and lca mounts (which is recommended for this kit), wheels, tires, sye, steering stabilizer, tie rod, steering box brace and cv drive shaft what else is needed with this kit to achieve 6.5"?
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Got leafs in in the back. Had to loosen shackle. Should a wait for the load of vehicle on tires before I tightn the shackle back?
Yes but you could also put a jack under it till it lifts up. Those bolts get put in at 109 ft lbs. I put mine in at 110 lol. Just make sure they're straight before you tighten it.
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