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I have a rubicon 3.5 full lift system i would like to add one inch do i need to add exactly 1 inch front and back are more in front than back it sits good now doesn't need leveling
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why do you need more than 3.5"
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Cause my 31 goodriches rub wen i turn offroad
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I have a rubicon 3.5 full lift system i would like to add one inch do i need to add exactly 1 inch front and back are more in front than back it sits good now doesn't need leveling
Spacer and shackle. Might need LCA's, brake lines, new shocks, sway bar links, and an adjustable track bar
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Cause my 31 goodriches rub wen i turn offroad
That means you need to trim your fender flares. It looks like you have aftermarket wheels.
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what do they rub on . you could trim fenders if thats where you rub
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Spacer and shackle. Might need LCA's, brake lines, new shocks, sway bar links, and an adjustable track bar
yep all of those parts. you also might need to shim the rear axle and do a SYE
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You've got to tell us what the tires are hitting before any real recommendations are made. If youre hitting sheetmetal than ya, another inch might do it. But if youre rubbing on suspension components then wheels with less back spacing or some spacers will cure that. You can also adjust the steering stops on your front axle to dial out a little turning. Need more info!
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You've got to tell us what the tires are hitting before any real recommendations are made. If youre hitting sheetmetal than ya, another inch might do it. But if youre rubbing on suspension components then wheels with less back spacing or some spacers will cure that. You can also adjust the steering stops on your front axle to dial out a little turning. Need more info!
yes exactly right .
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Hitting edge of fender at bottom
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Do you still have stock LCAs?
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No all Rubicon express
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Check my pics.... Easy to trim the fenders and modify the stock flares. I have 33x12.5s on about 5 (sagging down closer to 4.5) and I don't rub anywhere.... And the tires look great stuffed up in those trimmed fenders... An added bonus is when you articulate and turn your tire won't rip the flare off
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Put viagra in your gas tank youll get an inch no problem lol
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I also have new rubicon express shocks sway bar spacers track bar longer brake lines

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