ZaneJK

Hello folks... I recently installed the Evo enforcer kit and am running it with 17x9 rugged ridge with 4.25 back spacing and 37" cooper stt.

First thing i was having rubbing issues on the front stock bumper like mad... so i changed the bumper and put the ARB and no rubbing up front now. but front tires rub the control arms at almost three quarter turn especially when backing up. to solve this im gonna run some 1.5" spacers and see... even tho i really dont wanna run spacers. Other than that... if im offroading riding on sand or bumpy road, the rear tires rub inside the fender when the suspension compresses :s :/ dunno what to do to that!

Now heres the major problem i think... as u can see in the pics... i drove the Jeep up this little tiny ramp and the rear tire hit the fender.. im not planning on flat fenders as i wanna keep the stockers. Is this normal??

Anyone here running this kit? when i ordered it theres an option to specify if you are running 35 or 37" so i specified 37" and still have all these issues... whats the deal?

I basically this was gonna be bolt and go! not change out and add bunch of other parts... i think im not such a happy camper so far with this... am i trippin??

Maybe if someone from Offroad Evolution can chime in thatll be great.

Zane...

Millerman999

Why dont you call OFFROAD EVO. Or check your warranty. Then run RockKrawler stuff.

popo343

I know you said you were running 37s but what is the width of the tires. If they are 37x12.50 then it maybe the backspacing on your wheels. You stated that they have 4.25 backspacing (this may have been a typo) and most 17x9s for the JK have a 5.00 inches backspacing. Which would push the wheels away from the body causing the tire to contact the fender flare when articulating.

As far as the tires rubbing the lower control arms. I would contact EVO first. You may have to adjust the steering stop on the backside of the spindle. There is a write up just do a search in the Write up section. This may help but I cannot really advise without seeing it. Post some pictures of the lower control arms with the tires turned left and right so everyone can get a look. Also EVO will be able to see also and help you out.

rcdude3

You may also have the control arms in backwards. They have a bend in them. They need to look like this: > < The points need to point in toward the engine, that way the tire will go into the bend. Does this make sence?

highoctane

Nothing rock krawler will fix his issues with tire rub, except taller springs. This isn't a name brand issue. Evo stuff is top notch.

To the op, what size springs are they? 2.5"? 4? Not sure how many spring sizes Evo makes. Did you install the bumpstop extensions? As mentioned earlier make sure the control arms are installed with the bends going inboard.

Robar

Did you order the Evo Enforcer for the 35" or 37" clearance package?

highoctane

I just read above that he specified 37" tires when he ordered.

mkjeep

If you want to run the stock fenders without trimming, you may want to do a 1in body lift.

ZaneJK

Hey fellaz... I did specify when ordering the kit that im running 37" tires. The tires are 37x12.5.
Im really not sure what the back spacing on those rugged ridge wheels is but this wheel supposedly is made for the JK. and from what i remember i read somewhere that it was 4.25 I think when i install the wheel spacer the control arm rubbing issue will be solved but the tire hitting the fender in the back while articulated will still be there.

I definitely dont wanna run any body lift... Maybe a spring spacer of some sort.

The control arms are installed correctly pointing inwards.


Thanx for the reply fellaz..

Evolution

Zane
I personally spoke with you on the phone 2 weeks ago about your fender rubbing concern
I did explain that you received Bump stops for maximum up travel since the area you were wheeling was mainly fast open desert not a lot of rock crawling ...I did offer at that point that we could send you out the bump stop to eliminate fender rubbing if that was a major concern of your , The Trend here in the States has been Keeping it Low and Still allowing Up travel this Sometime requires Different fenders or some trimming..Not any thing new Or a SECRET Just very popular

As far as rubbing control arms Sounds strange? possibly trac bar relocation brackets may have not chosen as part of the System? If they are not I would recommend installing them.
Mel