35's with no lift
12-20-2006, 11:25 AM
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I had installed a 2" spacer to level my Unlimited out, with 285's. I then ordered 2.5" coils for front and rear, as well as, 35x12.5x15 Mickey's on 15x10 Black Steely's. My wheels and tires came in before my lift, and of course I had to get them on, just to see. They fit, as long as you could put up with them rubbing on the front bumper while backing up. I should say that I got rid of that plastic "air dam", and all associated steel. The tires would have hit that for sure. I have since installed the springs and it is nice. I've got adjustable front upper control arms on the way, to adjust my caster. It shakes alot if i'm going under 15 mph and hit the right bump. So to make a long story short, not without at least a 2" lift up front, and zero interest in using your JK for what it was intended.
Are you running 2.5" (coils only) or 4.5" (coils and spacers) with the 35's?
What did it look like with the spacers and the 285's? Any pics of that?
12-30-2006, 01:39 PM
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I bought my 2dr Sahara today and I am ready to start ordering....So is safe to say I could run 35's with a 2inch econo lift, and wheel spacers? I am planning on removing the side steps, and I can see where the body is going to have to be trimmed a tad in the rear. I should add this vehicle is going to be a for crusing around town, and will not go offroad.
12-30-2006, 02:10 PM
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Thanks for the input. I figured it would rub during extreme turning but that's fine. My TJ rubbed with 32's and no lift, and it didn't bother me. By chance did you get any pics before you removed them? Look good in your opinion?
12-30-2006, 02:18 PM
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The turning radious is about like a limo or a big semi, its just not pratical.
Any slight bump, and its going to rub just about anywhere around the tire.
I wouldnt want to drive anywhere with the jeep,
I did take some pictures, I dont have access to them right now.
12-30-2006, 02:22 PM
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&^*&**$@^%#.... that's not what I wanted to hear. Sounds like you just cost me some more money
I guess there is no point in having something that is ridiculous to drive though
if you could post those pics when you get a chance that would great.
thanks again for your input.
I guess there is no point in having something that is ridiculous to drive though if you could post those pics when you get a chance that would great.
thanks again for your input.
12-30-2006, 02:35 PM
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it looked like a hotwheels jeep.
The turning radious is about like a limo or a big semi, its just not pratical.
Any slight bump, and its going to rub just about anywhere around the tire.
I wouldnt want to drive anywhere with the jeep,
I did take some pictures, I dont have access to them right now.
The turning radious is about like a limo or a big semi, its just not pratical.
Any slight bump, and its going to rub just about anywhere around the tire.
I wouldnt want to drive anywhere with the jeep,
I did take some pictures, I dont have access to them right now.
I was in my silver Rubicon Unlimited.
That wheel/tire combo would look sweet on a lifted Jeep.
Was that you? Just curious....
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12-30-2006, 03:30 PM
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