2" spacers or flat fenders??
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2" spacers or flat fenders??
I've got a 2012 2dr. I don't rock climb - just power lines, fire roads, gravel and country roads. I've bottomed out a few times.
what should i get?
2" spacers or Xenon Hi-clearance flats?
any advice is appreciated
what should i get?
2" spacers or Xenon Hi-clearance flats?
any advice is appreciated
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I'll tell ya in a few days I'm going to trim my flares, and have no plans to lift. I had an OME HD lift on my last Jeep.. and it degraded the on-road performance considerably.. even with LCA's, Track bars, and all the extra's...
This time I'll use a spacer in the front to compensate for my ARB bumper, and airbags to compensate for cargo weight.
This time I'll use a spacer in the front to compensate for my ARB bumper, and airbags to compensate for cargo weight.
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By going with the flaresAttachment 273714 my suspension is unchanged
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flat flares. here's mine with PJ Steel Flares and 2.5" lift on 35's. Spacer lifts are a waste since you'll more than likley upgrade to a full lift eventually. Trim your flares for free. Win
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Go with the flares. That way you can put bigger tires on without having to lift.
Remember, lifting your jeep does not change your overall ground clearance. It changes your approach, departure, and break-over angles. It'll also let you straddle larger objects. But your actual clearance is still limited by your axles and differentials. The only way to get those higher off the ground is to put larger tires on your Jeep. That being said, you still should be putting your tires on top of anything that you think might stick up enough to hit. No sense in banging stuff against your axles if you can avoid it.
Remember, lifting your jeep does not change your overall ground clearance. It changes your approach, departure, and break-over angles. It'll also let you straddle larger objects. But your actual clearance is still limited by your axles and differentials. The only way to get those higher off the ground is to put larger tires on your Jeep. That being said, you still should be putting your tires on top of anything that you think might stick up enough to hit. No sense in banging stuff against your axles if you can avoid it.
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Also think flat fenders are a better choice. The spacer lifts degrade your suspension performance and can sag. The fenders will give you more tire clearance and look cool too.