mmacJK

Hey all

Was wondering if anyone noticed after lifting ~3.5-4 inch with 35's that the rear tire gets awful close to the rock rails. Seems like the stock rock rails extend back a bit further than typical toward the front of the rear tire.

Is that something others have seen and have they notice it effects their offroading?

racinfast002

A lot of guys cut them back. I do believe it is possible for the tire to contact them

davidwm71

Once you cut that back you will notice the pinch seem also sticks out far. You need to modify that too.

mmacJK

Wonder why the extended it past the stock fender? Seems odd eh?

Stuka

It needs to go back far enough so that when you are sliding on something, that the tire is able to hit the rock (or whatever) before it crushes into the body. When you get bigger tires, just shorten it some.

Piginajeep

If you do cut it, make the same angle as the stock cut and reuse the end cap

moabjk072d

I had to cut mine after I put 37's and bend the body seem up.

robin

there are threads, and even write ups about this, you should look them up if you want to get an idea on what to cut, but is not hard to do.

mmacJK

excellent advice thanks all!

horwitzs

If your lift includes control arms it should move the axle back into the proper position after the lift, avoiding contact with the rock rail.
But yes, many people trim the rail and pinch seam if contact is occurring.