Lifted Jk HELP!!!!!!
12-29-2013, 06:42 PM
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Yes. Get narrower tires (Both Yokohama and BFG make 37x12.5R20LT).
Honestly, as JeepGirl said, you need about 3.75 for 13.5 wide tires. I personally don't trust spacers but I have friends who use them.
Your other option is to limit your turn radius.
Honestly, as JeepGirl said, you need about 3.75 for 13.5 wide tires. I personally don't trust spacers but I have friends who use them.
Your other option is to limit your turn radius.
12-29-2013, 07:10 PM
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There is a thread up in the writeups area (index stickied at the top) on how to add washers to the steer stops. How much this will help, and how much of your turning radius you lose, depends on how bad you are rubbing.
Or go to narrower tires.
Or add more backspace (new rims or wider spacers)
Or go to narrower tires.
Or add more backspace (new rims or wider spacers)
12-29-2013, 10:14 PM
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What happens when you hit a dip or something while turning and the suspension compresses? The tires go right back up into the frame --> because they are still tucked too far into the wheel well...
Adding height to the suspension will likely cause other issues that will require more components, and more money, and as noted, still may not be enough. But give it a try and let us know how it works for you.
Adding height to the suspension will likely cause other issues that will require more components, and more money, and as noted, still may not be enough. But give it a try and let us know how it works for you.
12-30-2013, 01:01 PM
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This one seems like a no brainer to me.. you got rims that fit your previous tires really well. Now you upgraded your tires but didnt consider the spacing differences. You need new rims to really fix this problem since you already have wheel spacers. What I would do is just get rims with 3.5" Backspacing then you can get rid of your spacers altogether which would be a plus (save you money in repairs down the road).
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