37s and pinch seam
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Maine
I agree with skibum not wanting to cut the pinch seam if he doesnt have to. The road salt up here over the winter can take most rust inhibitor products to task. I envy you all out west and down south when you show pics of your underside. You have no idea what one winter does to ours!
Did you ever get your answer on how much to cut from those who have done it?
Did you ever get your answer on how much to cut from those who have done it?
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: San Jose, CA
I cut off to just shy of where the seam starts to bulge out. Primed it but then I had ripped our the rear wheel well plastic and had the well Line-X'd (Mikes in San Jose). I had the Line-X cover the body inside the new fenders and that covered the seam cut. The Line-X works great there!
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Riverside, Ca
Originally Posted by mpkelley20
I just installed the RK X-Factor which helps adjust for what you are describing. The axle, in my case, got pushed back 1" to help with the potential pinch seam issue and to, basically, recenter the tire in the wheel well.
We also had to move the sway bar back 1" and used a track bar bracket which adjusts for the move as well. It was a lot of work so not sure if lenghtening your control arms 1" will be enough. I'm guessing that without additional modifications, you really can't push the axle back too far. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
Edit** also had to add the coil correction wedges that came with my lift. Otherwise, my coils would have bowing issues.
We also had to move the sway bar back 1" and used a track bar bracket which adjusts for the move as well. It was a lot of work so not sure if lenghtening your control arms 1" will be enough. I'm guessing that without additional modifications, you really can't push the axle back too far. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
Edit** also had to add the coil correction wedges that came with my lift. Otherwise, my coils would have bowing issues.
