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Need suggestion to make 35 inch tire rub free on stock suspension

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Old 01-20-2010, 06:53 PM
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Default Need suggestion to make 35 inch tire rub free on stock suspension

I put new 35x12.5 MTR under my JK now. It is quite close to rub.

To solve the problem I got two routes:

Route #1
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cut the pinch seam in the rear wheel well
push the front bumper forward by 2 inches
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Route #2
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I just need a small lift to clear the tire, and I found Teraflex has two mild lift kit:
2.5 inch budget boost
Leveling kit (2 inch front, 1 inch rear)
They are both quite affordable.
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If it is your JK, what is your choice?










Old 01-20-2010, 07:03 PM
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Cut your front bumper and pinch seem in the rear. here is a pic of my front bumper.

Old 01-20-2010, 07:08 PM
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Go with the budget boost. I don't think 1" in the rear is enougth (I can't believe how that sounded!).

Stubby your bumper too, cause that's just awesome!
Old 01-20-2010, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jim07x
Go with the budget boost. I don't think 1" in the rear is enougth (I can't believe how that sounded!).

Stubby your bumper too, cause that's just awesome!
It didn't sound very good....
Old 01-20-2010, 07:51 PM
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I'd go the budget boost route. I wouldn't favor cutting on the pinch seam. It serves a purpose as does the seam on your clothes. Go with the lift.
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You can buy a nice stubby bumper for a really good price right now. What size are your wheels?
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Originally Posted by mcgeeusmc20
You can buy a nice stubby bumper for a really good price right now. What size are your wheels?
Do you have a link for some stubby bumper deal?

My tire is 35x12.5R16
My wheel is 16x8 bs 4.25
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Lift. For many reasons..
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The lift is your best choice. Without it you have no clearance, no articulation, no good looks .
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Or, or, just plan your drives so you only go in straight lines down smooth roads.



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