4.75 Backspacing on a 37" tires
JK Jedi
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Gray, GA
Originally Posted by 0llll0
It's funny that aev wheels have a 5.2" backspacing and they say that you can run 37's without issues. 
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2012
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From: Chandler, AZ
First off your mounting these tires with zero lift and stock flares?
Secondly, yes they will rub like a mofo. I currently have 37x12.5 tires, 3.5" lift and 4.75" BS wheels and they rubbed bad on the lower control arms and sway bar. Fixed all this with Spydertrax 1.5" wheel spacers. I'm now at 3.25" BS
Secondly, yes they will rub like a mofo. I currently have 37x12.5 tires, 3.5" lift and 4.75" BS wheels and they rubbed bad on the lower control arms and sway bar. Fixed all this with Spydertrax 1.5" wheel spacers. I'm now at 3.25" BS
As for the fenders, well they arent an issue any longer. I went out and pulled them completely off last night. Took a angle grinder to the pinch seam and to the front bumper. While I was at it, I took off the welded fender support.
Was a queasy feeling doing this to a vehicle that I just finished making my first payment on.
Dropped it off at Discount Tire this morning for mounting.
Hope to have pics soon.
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Dallas, TX
Zero lift!... Until the lift comes in.
As for the fenders, well they arent an issue any longer. I went out and pulled them completely off last night. Took a angle grinder to the pinch seam and to the front bumper. While I was at it, I took off the welded fender support.
Was a queasy feeling doing this to a vehicle that I just finished making my first payment on.
Dropped it off at Discount Tire this morning for mounting.
Hope to have pics soon.
As for the fenders, well they arent an issue any longer. I went out and pulled them completely off last night. Took a angle grinder to the pinch seam and to the front bumper. While I was at it, I took off the welded fender support.
Was a queasy feeling doing this to a vehicle that I just finished making my first payment on.
Dropped it off at Discount Tire this morning for mounting.
Hope to have pics soon.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Boca Raton, Florida
Originally Posted by hypeiv
lol... can't wait to see pics of a stock height JK with no fenders and 37s
JK Freak
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From: Clearwater, Florida
I had my Pintlers on 37" KM2's and they rubbed at full turn so not sure how yours isnt. I sold the AEV's and with the Spyderlocks alone they didnt rub do to the 3.5" BS. My new wheels are Pro Comps and they rubbed so threw on some spacers.
JK Jedi
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Gray, GA
Originally Posted by hagausaf
I had my Pintlers on 37" KM2's and they rubbed at full turn so not sure how yours isnt. I sold the AEV's and with the Spyderlocks alone they didnt rub do to the 3.5" BS. My new wheels are Pro Comps and they rubbed so threw on some spacers.