Shankspony

The short of it is that under good amounts of flex I hear a "groaning" rub noise coming from the rear wheel well that has a tire stuffed in it. I have the stock Jeep BFG 32"s with no suspension mods. I'm guessing it's the tread knuckles rubbing in the well. I think I see rub marks but not sure. Anyone else experience this noise? I thought it was the hardtop shifting on the tub lip at first.

Thanks!

mike-d

that could be it or it could be just suspension noise from the rear track bar, not necessarily binding but reaching maximum articulation. It shouldn't be a problem.

mvnolan

See if your rear flares are loose. That is what it sounds like as you are knocking them off... I had my 32's get into them a couple times at full flex before the lift. Now I have 35's, more lift, and I cut the flares down. It grinds and moans for entirely different reasons now.

Shankspony

The marks where I think the rubbing occurs are very light but I'll try to snap a pic next week or next time (this weekend) I stuff some tread up there. Camping with the boy until Sunday (Cub Scouts - they frown on flexing during Scouting ).

Shankspony

The marks are REALLY light but in between these recesses you'll see a slight rub marks... This is the right rear well.