35s without lift
 

how long do you think that i could run 35s without lift? see, i plan on lifting. but aprils rolled around and its time to get rid of the studded tires because theyre just getting worn out with all this extra street driving and procrastinating. so basically im asking you guys how long do you think i can run on 35s without lift without eating my fenders? i need to get the tires next week. and ill have the money for lift when my tax return comes in another 2 or 3 weeks.

After market rims or stock rims with spacers? Chop the hell out of the fenders and don't hit any bumps.

stock rims and spacers. and i thought about going that route. but for some reason i cant find it in myself to take a knife to them.

I got a set of stock fenders I will sell you for a $100 dollars, you can chop them.
I will meet you in Hampton.

With flats and proper bumpstopping its possible. Short term with no spacers or flats or bumpstopping is going to be a problem.

I know it'd illegal in VA to run without fenders. I was going to nix them and put on some fender trim...

I'm running B/W Flats with BFG A/T 35's. No problems here.https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/atta...1&d=1300995792

Well seeing these pics make me feel a bit better about getting my tires before my lift, they mesure 33.8 tall and 12.5 wide on 16" incubus rims, I don't think I'll have any problems?

They didn't change bump stops. The pinch seam was pounded back and they had to trim the side rails. There's plenty of clearance because the fender kit is made for 37s, and the 35s I have are KM2s which are undersized anyway.

Yes, the rockers are my stock Rubj rails with the Poison Spyder Rico DIY kit welded on.

As your tire size approaches a real 35", additional bumpstopping in the rear becomes more important.

I ran 35's with a inch and a half wheel spacers and no lift I didn't even chop my fenders for about a week until my lift came in it can be done

...sorry to change the subject but I watched the video you posted in your signature....:eek2: Wow!

X2 Wow!!!! :clap:

I used a 2" front/ 1" rear leveling kit which gave me about 1" front/ 1" rear lift due to my front bumper and winch. Still using stock fenders and wheeling almost every weekend. The only thing I've lost is part of my back bumper. Those fenders hold up great.

1) what leveling kit did u get, a teraflex?
2) how much did it cost?
3) Bump stops still stock and did u fix ur pinch seems?

thx:thumbsup:

Teraflex Leveling Kit 127.99 @ Quadratec

Haven't touched my bump stops or seems.

I do attribute the lack of complications to my back spacing on my procomp wheels (3.5'" backspacing). No rubbing except when my tire lands hard off a rock or ledge. I've actually put off buying the 3" Teraflex lift for a while because I'm happy as is. Ultimately I do want to lift it, just not a priority at the moment.

I cleared my seams, but got some hard contact between tire and frame up front and inner fender in the back. Stock bumpstops, flat fenders, 4.75 bs with 325/65/18 tires.

Been running 35s for about 2 weeks now. They are very close to the RockRails, but no issues on the road. Planning on trimming them, pinch seem and adding lift for wheeling. Wheels are 4.5 inch back spacing 16X8 0 offset. Tires are 315/75/16 BFG KMs D load.

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I've ben running 35s for over a year with no lift. My rock krawler lift is currently in the mail but that has baring on this subject-i just want to brag :rock:

Until i got my wheels with 4.5BS i had stock 17's with no spacer. The only thing i needed to be aware of was turning the wheel all the way. You can still turn it 90% of the way, just all the way rubs the swaybar(and thats not even that big of a deal).
Just dont do it ALL the time. Make wider turns.

I had to trim the "wings" off the air dam with a razor blade, thats the only trimming i've done. 37's iss where youll need to start trimming more.

Never a fender rub, unless flexing it out. Order your 35's, slap them on there, and not worry about it. Youll be getting your lift soon anyway.

Im looking at doing 35's with no lift. Actual size will be 295/70-18 (34.25X11.5). Light wheeling at best and rarely done. I have no problem working over the pinch welds and will have ~4.5" backspacing on the wheels. I would like to keep the stock fenders. If I absolutely HAVE to do a lift, how little can I get away with? 1" body or spring spacers?

thanks

bluerubi,
it looks like your running stock and untrimmed frenders with your 315's do you have any problems with rubbing anywhere? im about to do the same thisn any advice?

Im curious too about the 35s no lift as I have 315/75/16 duratracs on the way the bs on wheels is 4.25. im thinking i should be ok with no lift for a little bit.

Ran tires in sig with spacers for about 2500 miles.. No Wheelin and it is doable.. a little rub on the fender when hitting large bumps.. Only other advice I would give is drop a washer into the steering stops and you'll prevent the rub.. see the project jk write up. Finally put the lift on, much better.

I have only had a very slight rub once on the rock rail plastic cap (Passenger side). That was with a full tank of gas and 3 people (2 adults and 1 two year old) in the Jeep. I hit a big dip in the road and heard a very slight rub. I plan to cut the rails very soon and install a 2.5 inch TF lift. The lift isn't needed though if you just run on the road. Simply trimming the rails and pinch seem will be fine. I have tested on ghetto home made RTI ramp and the tire will tuck under the flares when compressed.

Rim selection is important, I spent a long time researching width, back spacing, and offset. I really like the 8 inch rim with 0 offset. This keeps the 35s just under the flares. I didn't want them to stick out and throw rocks and mud all of the time.

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I forgot to mention that I do have an AEV bumper. So the factory plastic air dam isn't there anymore.

I put my 35's on a week before my lift and I had no problems at all. Stock rims and spacers.

Sahara Unlimited. I run 35" Mickey Thompson's with flat flares and no lift. I trimmed my Rubi Rails, Air Dam and Pinch Seem. The one place I rub is the rear fender liners when I have more than two people in the Jeep or two and a full tank of gas. Pretty annoying but I've gotten away without a lift for about 5 months. Lift is in the mail now :clap:Attachment 308584

I have a 2" bb and 315/70 17 duratracs
Trimmed air dam and was considering trimming the rock rails. I jacked the front drivers side tire as high as I could to see if it would touch. It's close but it doesn't.

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It may look like it can clear, but any flexing of the axle forward or back, or of the tire gets stuffed into the fender, it could cause the pinch seam and rail to hit the tire and cause damage.

I would advise trimming, and have done so myself to my 2011.

I took 1.5" off the back of the rails, and trimmed the pinch seam back about an inch at the bottom and diagonally up to the edge. There's a vid on youtube on how to do this.
once you've trimmed the pinch seam, pack the now-open area with JB weld and paint it body color. That will protect from rust and make it look factory.