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35's rubbing no lift question

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Old 02-04-2012 | 08:16 PM
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Default 35's rubbing no lift question

I searched, didn't see the question asked.

I plan on doing no lift. If I install flat fenders, will 35's rub when fully stuffed?

I ran my Rubi with the sway bar disconnected today for the first time, and was surprised how stuffed the front tire was at one point.

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Old 02-05-2012 | 04:41 AM
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I've done a lot of looking and what I've come up with is that if you are running the correct backspacing that the only thing you will need to do is rear bumpstops.
I'm running 315/70 17's which are suppose to be 34.4 x 12.40x17
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Old 02-05-2012 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Fiveofun
I searched, didn't see the question asked.

I plan on doing no lift. If I install flat fenders, will 35's rub when fully stuffed?

I ran my Rubi with the sway bar disconnected today for the first time, and was surprised how stuffed the front tire was at one point.

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35s, no lift, and flat fenders should get you by with a bit of articulation. But after disconnecting you will most likely rub at full stuff. You'll want to run atleast a budget boost.
Old 02-05-2012 | 06:58 AM
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It can be done with correct backspacing 4-4.5" and flat fenders. You will also want to trim rear pinch seam and probably chop front bumper if still stock and remove front air dam...
Old 02-05-2012 | 07:00 AM
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After seeing your pics, those rubi rails will need to be trimmed in the rear at 1.5 - 2" or your going to rub during flex..



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