35"s, no lift, but with flat flares?
05-20-2008 | 06:44 PM
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05-22-2008 | 06:30 AM
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i got lazy, but here are the pics with the spacers installed
I still think I need some bigger tires now, but im going to hold off...
I still think I need some bigger tires now, but im going to hold off...
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05-22-2008 | 06:32 AM
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05-22-2008 | 06:33 AM
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so I just installed a set of xenon hi clearance flares tonight.. Makes my stockers look tiny. I was thinking if a 2.5" BB and some 34-35s. But it looks like with these flares and proper backspacing I can clear a set of 35s without a lift at all. What do you all think? Will it rub? I would be using 35x12.5's. No idea on backspacing but I would prefer to use the MOABs I already have with some spidertrax spacers.
Thanks.
Thanks.
05-22-2008 | 06:51 AM
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I really like the narrow flares, but on my old YJ I had some 12.5" MT's on stock flares and I must have gotten >3 tickets for having insufficient wheels flares. Didn't want the same problem with this Jeep.. too bad too because Im sure the narrow flares would look better.
Now im just gonna save a few more nickels and buy some tires/wheels, I pretty much decided on some 295 75 r16 nitto terra grapplers (33.3" diameter) on some soft 8's, cheap, should work well as a daily driver, all while using less gas and making my JK a little better in the dirt. AND Im not lifting, or at least dont plan on it anyway, As much as I would love to I dont get to wheel it enough to justify the modification..
Now im just gonna save a few more nickels and buy some tires/wheels, I pretty much decided on some 295 75 r16 nitto terra grapplers (33.3" diameter) on some soft 8's, cheap, should work well as a daily driver, all while using less gas and making my JK a little better in the dirt. AND Im not lifting, or at least dont plan on it anyway, As much as I would love to I dont get to wheel it enough to justify the modification..
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05-22-2008 | 07:07 AM
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I really like the narrow flares, but on my old YJ I had some 12.5" MT's on stock flares and I must have gotten >3 tickets for having insufficient wheels flares. Didn't want the same problem with this Jeep.. too bad too because Im sure the narrow flares would look better.
Now im just gonna save a few more nickels and buy some tires/wheels, I pretty much decided on some 295 75 r16 nitto terra grapplers (33.3" diameter) on some soft 8's, cheap, should work well as a daily driver, all while using less gas and making my JK a little better in the dirt. AND Im not lifting, or at least dont plan on it anyway, As much as I would love to I dont get to wheel it enough to justify the modification..
Now im just gonna save a few more nickels and buy some tires/wheels, I pretty much decided on some 295 75 r16 nitto terra grapplers (33.3" diameter) on some soft 8's, cheap, should work well as a daily driver, all while using less gas and making my JK a little better in the dirt. AND Im not lifting, or at least dont plan on it anyway, As much as I would love to I dont get to wheel it enough to justify the modification..
06-02-2008 | 03:24 AM
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If you go with a 1" body lift (as opposed to a suspension lift), your driveline angles and whatnot will be unchanged and the factory ride will be maintained. All a body lift does is raise the body up off the frame using 10 or 12 spacers. Raising the wheel wells up 1" theoretically gives enough room for a 2" taller tire since only half of the diameter sits above the axles. A 1" body lift and flat fenders should be able to clear 35s at full stuff without any problems. Plus it will keep the center of gravity low and will look awesome. 
