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Old 03-15-2013, 07:03 PM
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Im planning on running 35s on my short arm with 4.5 coils does anyone have pictures of their jeeps with this setup?
I understand bumpstopping but am pretty worried about rubbing really bad on the fire wall.
Anything i can do to prevent that?
I am already trimmed along with that pinch weld folded over. Just trying to make sure this will work before i go out and buy 35s..
planning on running 35x12.5x15s on 4" back spaced wheels
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does this help? I have my seem folded and had to do a small amount of trim and the bottom of the fender and tap the front part with a hammer but not really to bad. its not rubbing in the pic anywhere other than on the back fend wells and i have clearenced that now.


this is with the 33s only a small amount of adjustment with a hammer for my 35s


I would say if your not prepared to do some clearancing than stay smaller till you are.
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does this help? I have my seem folded and had to do a small amount of trim and the bottom of the fender and tap the front part with a hammer but not really to bad. its not rubbing in the pic anywhere other than on the back fend wells and i have clearenced that now.


this is with the 33s only a small amount of adjustment with a hammer for my 35s


I would say if your not prepared to do some clearancing than stay smaller till you are.
thanks for the pics and info.. what short arms are you running and are they adjustable? i think im overthinking to whole thing and just need to do it
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I'm on 35's with short arms and 6.5" lift, which after the ARB bumper and winch, levels out to 4.5-5". No bumpstops and I don't rub AT ALL.

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I'm also rocking short arms but I have drop brackets also. The front flexes very well and rides decent enough for a lifted jeep. I'm rocking 35x12.50 with 4"bs and a RE lift that netted me about 7 inches. Even with the cut outs I still rubbed really bad in the front so I installed some of the daystar bumpstops and they work awesome, full lock to lock while flexed and no rubbing now.

I don't have any good flex pictures but here's one

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3" short arm lift with 35x14x15 back and 35x12.5x15 front. Didn't even have to bump stop the front and it was real simple in the back.

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I have Rough country's 4.5 inch short arm lift. I trimmed the front, but not the back. I need to do that and get some bump stops for the back, since I have none left. I can't really make it flex too much.


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Thanks for all the pictures and info on how your set up.
looks like im going to go thru and get some this next week, will post pictures when i get them on my jeep.
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Originally Posted by jamorrowxj
3" short arm lift with 35x14x15 back and 35x12.5x15 front. Didn't even have to bump stop the front and it was real simple in the back.
love your jeep, ive read your build thread once or twice. coming along nicly
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Originally Posted by jamorrowxj
3" short arm lift with 35x14x15 back and 35x12.5x15 front. Didn't even have to bump stop the front and it was real simple in the back.

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Something is majorly wrong if you didnt bumpstop the front and it doesnt rub. unless you just mean that it doesnt rub while daily driving. Hehehe. I do like the Jeep though.
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38s 4in short arm stock bump stop full flex rub on fender in front but on 35 not one bit at all
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Originally Posted by jamorrowxj
3" short arm lift with 35x14x15 back and 35x12.5x15 front. Didn't even have to bump stop the front and it was real simple in the back.

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That jeep is sexy
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Originally Posted by bigboystoysxj

38s 4in short arm stock bump stop full flex rub on fender in front but on 35 not one bit at all
Did your flex measurements Change on up travel ??? I wanna put 35s but I think would lose a lot of flex
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Originally Posted by Michael952

That jeep is sexy
Looks cool but how dose it preform ???
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
Looks cool but how dose it preform ???
Until i get 4.88s i wont know the full potential, we dont have alot of rocks up here, mostly mud and woods trails. and belive it or not i still get a decent flex out of her.
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Originally Posted by jamorrowxj
....and belive it or not i still get a decent flex out of her.
Have any flexxing pics??


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