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Rubicon 10A sliders and 37" tires

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Old 02-11-2016 | 02:25 PM
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Default Rubicon 10A sliders and 37" tires

Can the 4dr Rubicon 10 anniversary sliders be trimmed enough to clear 37" tires? Anyone have pics of them installed with 37s

Thanks in advance.
Old 02-11-2016 | 06:20 PM
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A friend of mine cut his to run 37s. http://youtu.be/xFt0-SLILg8

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Old 02-11-2016 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Just_Q
A friend of mine cut his to run 37s. http://youtu.be/xFt0-SLILg8
So the 10A "Rock Sliders" are mounted the same way as the Play-school OEM Plastic Running boards. I'm seriously debating whether the 4 Pinch-Seam holes and 2 Tub mount screws on each side would actually be able to take a slip off a rock and not damage the tub.

Anyways besides that looks like you can do it. Looks like your Friend did a good job without a vice.
Old 02-11-2016 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK
So the 10A "Rock Sliders" are mounted the same way as the Play-school OEM Plastic Running boards. I'm seriously debating whether the 4 Pinch-Seam holes and 2 Tub mount screws on each side would actually be able to take a slip off a rock and not damage the tub. Anyways besides that looks like you can do it. Looks like your Friend did a good job without a vice.
I can tell you they are stronger than you think. I sold them to a buddy of mine and he wheels everything I do with no problems. Yes they can be trimmed. I didn't have to trim them since i run RK x-factor and the rear axle is pushed back 1"
Old 02-11-2016 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BrowniesJK
I can tell you they are stronger than you think. I sold them to a buddy of mine and he wheels everything I do with no problems. Yes they can be trimmed. I didn't have to trim them since i run RK x-factor and the rear axle is pushed back 1"
Those Long arms pushed the rear Axle by 1" did that change the Drive shaft angle any?
Old 02-11-2016 | 09:10 PM
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We trimmed ours for 35s even though our rear axle went back about a 1/2" with our metalcloak lift. I know we had to trim pinch seams other wise they would have been sticking out past the new trimmed rail length by a good 1.5-2 inches. I think the rails are pretty durable, but they def dont give much protection from a side impact, only a bottom impact. An upgrade is on our wish list.
Old 02-12-2016 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK

Those Long arms pushed the rear Axle by 1" did that change the Drive shaft angle any?
I wouldn't call them long arms but yes they are fully adjustable so you can dial in your driveline. I had to trim the rear side of the fenders due to the extra length. Love the lift.

As for trimming the rails. A sawzaw or chop saw will do the job just fine. You will as listed earlier have to trim a little more pinch seem.



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