Suggestions for fixing my lift?
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Suggestions for fixing my lift?
Hey, here's my dilemma. I just put on 32" MTRs. Finally have the look I want. My current lift has both front and rear at 4" over stock height. This makes my rear just a bit higher (3/4") than then front.
My 32's are rubbing the front fenders... I'm trying to keep the stock look but fit the tires well.
What are my options? If I do a 2" front coil spacer, that will push the front up TOO much, right? Then I'll be too high on the front side.
There seems no point in changing my lift (I did a full OME suspension replacement + extended rear shackles) to 4.5"... doesn't make much sense I'm thinking, since it's $1K for minimal height gain.
That makes a 5.5" the next height, but now I have to mess with a long arm kit and more $$, right?
Is there a suggestion for how to get the extra clearance on the front that I need to run these tires w/o rubbing? I have RE control arms and the tires don't touch those... its just the outside fenders, but I really want to keep the stock fenders and not cut the jeep.
Y'all are great about the ideas... could anyone help me figure this out?
My 32's are rubbing the front fenders... I'm trying to keep the stock look but fit the tires well.
What are my options? If I do a 2" front coil spacer, that will push the front up TOO much, right? Then I'll be too high on the front side.
There seems no point in changing my lift (I did a full OME suspension replacement + extended rear shackles) to 4.5"... doesn't make much sense I'm thinking, since it's $1K for minimal height gain.
That makes a 5.5" the next height, but now I have to mess with a long arm kit and more $$, right?
Is there a suggestion for how to get the extra clearance on the front that I need to run these tires w/o rubbing? I have RE control arms and the tires don't touch those... its just the outside fenders, but I really want to keep the stock fenders and not cut the jeep.
Y'all are great about the ideas... could anyone help me figure this out?
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I have the same height on my XJ and the same size tires and they rub. Your choices are more height, extend your short arms out a little further while trying to keep the correct pinion angle, buy smaller tires, cut your fenders. I'm waiting until I get my long arms to figure out if I'm going to cut or not....for now I have to drive around with my ol 29" tires...lol.
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hah, I just upgraded from my 30's. Thought I'd be ok since I'd clear the control arms but no, not so much. Good luck to you too
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Are you wanting to level it?
You can put some 3/4" coil isolators on it...
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/ens-2-6103r/none/images
If all four of your control arms are adjustable, then I may would try to squeeze a little wheelbase out of it.
How is the clearance to the front of the fender& flare?
You can put some 3/4" coil isolators on it...
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/ens-2-6103r/none/images
If all four of your control arms are adjustable, then I may would try to squeeze a little wheelbase out of it.
How is the clearance to the front of the fender& flare?
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That's the problem I'm solving for. No rubbing on the inside but it rubs the fenders and flares when I turn. I'm going to add a 1 1/2" spacer, which should bring up the front to 4.75" (front is 3 1/2 now) and see if a $50 solution solves my problem.
If not, it might have to be the RE 5.5 full kit next :\
If not, it might have to be the RE 5.5 full kit next :\
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That's the problem I'm solving for. No rubbing on the inside but it rubs the fenders and flares when I turn. I'm going to add a 1 1/2" spacer, which should bring up the front to 4.75" (front is 3 1/2 now) and see if a $50 solution solves my problem.
If not, it might have to be the RE 5.5 full kit next :\
If not, it might have to be the RE 5.5 full kit next :\
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Andrew is right I run 35" tires with a 4 1/2" lift and ran 33's with a 3" lift no problems.... Just trim the fenders like they should be then you will get the flex you paid for in a lift also.
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Really my hope is to keep it looking as stock as possible for as long as I can before I start cutting it... I hear that gets addicting after a while
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X2. Also a bigger negative offset on rim back spacing can get you a little more clearance. I have 4" lift with front fenders trimmed and run 32s with plenty of room for flex. Only thing I don't like is wet gravel spray (covers my Jeep in lime) and gravel throwing. Every machine is different tho, just gotta figure out what yours needs, then fixing driveshaft angles.
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