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Old 12-09-2007 | 07:28 AM
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Hey guys I just installed my 4 inch superlift a few days ago with 35 inch tires. I have gone around three turns with a little bit of speed and I get a rubbing feeling along with the esp light flash. Any idea what this could be?
Old 12-09-2007 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by strike2dr
Hey guys I just installed my 4 inch superlift a few days ago with 35 inch tires. I have gone around three turns with a little bit of speed and I get a rubbing feeling along with the esp light flash. Any idea what this could be?
Are you on factory rims or aftermarket? If you are on factory wheels you may have to do some trimming or get spacers. The wider tires are probably contacting some part.
Old 12-09-2007 | 07:39 AM
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I am on stock 17 inch wheels but I am running 1.5" spidertrax spacers... any ideas?
Old 12-09-2007 | 07:40 AM
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Agreed - depending on how much back spacing you have, you are most likely rubbing on your lower control arms or sway bar. If you still have the factory bumper with air dam on, you are definitely rubbing it.

As far as your ESP activating goes, this is a common problem with lifted JK's. Try to make sure that your steering wheel is completely centered and if you have the means (i.e. adjustable control arms - do not use cam bolts), try to increase your caster to about +6°. Also, with 35's, try not to run more than 30 psi in your tires.
Old 12-09-2007 | 08:00 AM
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Thanks guys I will re center the steering wheel again... seems a lil off. It is raining now so as soon as it clears up I will get to it! It was kind of scary the first time it kicked in! Anyone else had this problem?
Old 12-09-2007 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by strike2dr
Thanks guys I will re center the steering wheel again... seems a lil off. It is raining now so as soon as it clears up I will get to it! It was kind of scary the first time it kicked in! Anyone else had this problem?
Sure, most people who's lifted their JK has




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