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Flat flares with 35's and 3.5"

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Old 07-21-2013, 07:54 AM
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Default Flat flares with 35's and 3.5"

I recently installed a Rubicon Express/ Fortec 3.5 inch lift and 35" Toyo's and was thinking about cutting my fenders. But I am concerned that doing so will make the tires look tiny. So will anybody with the same or similar setup post pics of your rig with flats. Thanks
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Originally Posted by mcsjk
I recently installed a Rubicon Express/ Fortec 3.5 inch lift and 35" Toyo's and was thinking about cutting my fenders. But I am concerned that doing so will make the tires look tiny. So will anybody with the same or similar setup post pics of your rig with flats. Thanks
I have an RK 2.5" X Factor Plus kit sitting on 35's with flats. Take a look at our Facebook page for tons of pictures.

https://www.facebook.com/Smashboogie4x4
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Rock krawler 3.5" with 35" tires and bushwacker flats.
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Old 07-21-2013, 09:05 AM
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3.5 rk with 1" body and flats. Running 40s

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Old 07-21-2013, 09:48 AM
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I don't think it'll make them look tiny. Sure you could fit 37's with that setup, but IMO cut flares look so much better than stock!
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2.5" suspension lift
1.25" body lift
trimmed factory fenders
315/75 r 16 tires
looks fine to me
leaves lots of room to flex
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Rough country 3.5 poison spyder flat fenders
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If you're doing it for looks, then really no one else's opinion matters. I personally think they look silly for 35s but I also tend to lean towards more function than form and I love flat fenders (have them on my CJ). If you're wondering if they're required, they are not. (But maybe a bumper with a better departure angle is).



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I was thinking about doing the same thing. All the feedback has helped me think more about it.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by kh202
I don't think it'll make them look tiny. Sure you could fit 37's with that setup, but IMO cut flares look so much better than stock!
X2. Will look fine, and accommodate 37's if you ever go in that direction.


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