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Old 04-01-2012, 01:28 PM
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Hey guys i just added 35 in nitto trail grapplers on my jeep it has a 2 in lift and since adding the 35's my rear tires are inly 1in from my pinch seam. What are my options i am afraid at full flex my tire will hit the seam and rock rails. What should i do to fix this?
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Trim it.

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Originally Posted by silverbackjk
Hey guys i just added 35 in nitto trail grapplers on my jeep it has a 2 in lift and since adding the 35's my rear tires are inly 1in from my pinch seam. What are my options i am afraid at full flex my tire will hit the seam and rock rails. What should i do to fix this?
Search for trimming your pinch seem in the search function. Plenty of info on how to. Just need a saws all or grinder. Not real hard.
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thanks guys i will try this. but will need to get new rock rails.
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Originally Posted by silverbackjk
thanks guys i will try this. but will need to get new rock rails.
What rock rails? If they're Rubicon sliders, you can chop those down too.
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They are mopar rails and have a second rail welded to them
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these are the rock rails i have weld is to close to end to cut i think.

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I wonder why Jeep thought this pinch seam should go back this far?
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I doubt 35s will hit. Test it before trimming anything.
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Cut the crap out of it! When I put my 37's on, I cut my stock sliders when I had them as well. I had to cut it so much I filled the open space with gasket maker.


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