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37's and 3.25 Lift Issues

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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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I'm running a teraflex 2.5" coil lift, 1 1/4" body lift, trimmed fenders, pinch seams and rubi rock sliders and I don't rub anywhere
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bob-o
I'm running a teraflex 2.5" coil lift, 1 1/4" body lift, trimmed fenders, pinch seams and rubi rock sliders and I don't rub anywhere

I don't really rub anywhere in the front with my stock fender flares (Haven't ran the Jeep through the trails yet though). I'm just rubbing the Rear inner fender liner towards the pinch seam. I removed the liners here about an hour ago and going to go the puck and control arm route first I think. Body lifts aren't really what I'm looking for. I know they are a viable option but, they have to be done tastefully. I have never been a big fan of the Gap you can see.

I would love to be able to put the latest bolt on kit by Evo on one of these days. Unfortunately, weddings are kinda expensive. I would be in pretty deep you know what if my Fiance' notices the larger tires. Luckily she has one thing and one thing only on her mind right now (Wedding Day).

Jesus, listen to me... Sneaking around on my fiance' with my jeep. haha. Uh oh.

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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GoDucks77
My wheels have a 4.75 backspacing. So would this measured backspaced wheel cause rubbing? I made sure that the inner tires didn't rub the stock control arms.
Possibly. Many guys who run wheels with 4.75 bs also use spacers. Its also good to get adjustable trackbars. you have excess rubbing because your axle is tucked closer to the frame and body on the drivers side after the lift. Lifting it is the fun part. Addressing all the little issues afterward sucks!
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by D_engel
Possibly. Many guys who run wheels with 4.75 bs also use spacers. Its also good to get adjustable trackbars. you have excess rubbing because your axle is tucked closer to the frame and body on the drivers side after the lift. Lifting it is the fun part. Addressing all the little issues afterward sucks!
I would have to agree with you in regards to lifting it being the fun part. I am looking forward to building my jeep the right way one day soon. What is the right way though? I guess from reading a lot of posts/threads on here lately it all comes down to what makes the owner happy.

Hope the AZ summer is coming to a close for you. I actually spent the last 8 years up in Flagstaff. I miss the trails around the Blue Ridge Lake area.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GoDucks77
I guess from reading a lot of posts/threads on here lately it all comes down to what makes the owner happy.



Hope the AZ summer is coming to a close for you. I actually spent the last 8 years up in Flagstaff. I miss the trails around the Blue Ridge Lake area.
Exactly. Do works best for you and makes you happy.

I cant wait for fall to get here. Today and yesterday are pretty much the first break weve had from triple digits in months. Im over the heat. Come late september, my doors will come off until june
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