I finally got me Jeep off the road this past weekend... I need some advice after what I discovered... my Jeep which I love needs some help if I'm going to go over anything other than a mall speed bump. With that being said I don't do a lot of hardcore off-roading (that may change down the road), however both front and rear tires scrubbed the factory fender flares, I'm not hip on the idea of trimming the flares flat so I was trying to decide which direction to go in. Currently installed are 35" tires with a 2" budget boost lift, I'm wanting to actually change that to something that comes with new springs shocks but keep basically the same ride height but avoid the fender rub. I'm open to suggestions based on your guy's experience... I've learned a lot since joining but don't want to make another mistake with this lift kit... Jeep money can be hard to come by and the wife unforgiving with a second mistake

 

Install some extended bumpstops. They will stop the wheels from coming into contact with the fenders when at full stuff.

Problem solved.



Anthony

 

Try adding some extended bump stops first. Cheap and easy way to keep your tires out of the fenders.

 

I just turn off my hearing aids.

 

looks like my wife's solution to the fenders rubbing

 

decided to go with the Teraflex 3" lift... I've heard these can run a little tall... does anyone know if there are some trouble spots I need to look out for... example: drive shaft or steering problems?

thanks,
-Gary

 

You can also look at getting a set of flat fenders. That will help you keep a low center of gravity with larger tires.

Plenty of good brands out there - Xenon has wide and narrow versions, Bushwacker is having a rebate on theirs, or if you want to go with a metal tube fender - look at Poison Spyder, Metalcloak or River Raider.

 

If you have an unlimited, it's the front driveshaft you will need to worry about vs. the rear driveshaft on the 2 door. I agree on the adjustable trackbar, otherwise, you will need to drill holes for the relocation bracket. I agree on the control arms as well. You could probably start with front lowers and see if that is sufficient. I'm running the TF 2.5" coil lift and have been able to get away with keeping my stock arms so far. Just a little bit of flighty steering but I got used to it rather quickly. If I was sitting any higher, I would probably change out my front lowers first.

 

Toad, your saying I will need to get a longer DS.... I have a 2-dr... how far down the road are we talking... a few days, months??? sorry to be a pain... just want to do this right... you have a good looking Jeep... don't think the wife will go for one that tall right away (she's short so it makes her self conscious getting into it )

 

Here's a good link that describes camber and castor!

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment