clearancing frame for UD60 steering
 

Getting ready to do some frame clearancing

Are you talking about turning? As in you can't turn to full lock without your tires rubbing the frame? Or is your drag link flipped/contacting the frame with up travel?

What really strikes me as "woah why?" is the 4.5" of backspacing on your beadlocks. 3.5 or 3.75" of backspacing and you wouldn't have issues with rubbing the frame. 1" wheel spacers would work if this is your issue. Are those Coopers 12.5 or 13.5" wide? What made you go with 4.5" of backspacing? That's what most people on 35x12.5 tires run...and even then I've heard of rubbing issues in some cases.

If the draglink is hitting the frame at full stuff/bump, then you'll need to pull your cutting wheel and welder out. Essentially notch the frame and weld in new plate. Or more bumpstop (nahh, lame).

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MrDirt man is alright by me ,sorry bud

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Just throw some wheel adapters on and be done. Those axles and that backspacing are not good for 40" tires but would be the sweet spot for 37's A 72" wms axle would have been the proper fit for a 4.5" bs wheel.

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Woah...what's your deal man? You have 9 posts yet you're talking like you and Dirtman have history. Have you seen his JKFreaks build? He went balls deep into his JK/buggy build...I think he has a pretty good idea of what he's talking about. Not counting his rig, he's helped multiple people going the 'tons and 40's' route. Shutting him down like he has no idea what he's talking about is completely unwarranted.

You're running 4.5" of backspacing with 69" wide 60's...that was your mistake. You're more willing to cut and modify your frame rather than use 1" wheel spacers. Seems like you already made up your mind, but you're seeking validation for your senseless plan.

Good luck.

I called bs on another thread he had and he threw a fit and deleted everything. After 2 post called me troll that needed to get back on his meds. These guys come and go when they don't get the praise they seek.

edit: was too quick to judge.

Cool, you threw the fit when I called you on a bullshit statement. With your build knowledge I am surprised you picked the components you did. There are a couple of threads on clearancing the frame but most will use adapters to fix the problem instead of modifying the frame. Simply mark the area of rub and cut it out. There. Sorry I did not give you what you wanted I just gave you a different easier route to go that would not hurt the value of the jeep. Many people would not consider buying a vehicle that had frame modifications. Wheel adapters would do the same thing and would help protect the lock out hubs from rock damage. You came on here with a simple build that was a bolt on deal, just assumed you would rather bolt on then fab, my mistake but I can only gain info from your limited posts. I typically will look thru builds and post of new members before answering questions they have to get a feel for their experience. Too bad you didn't include some of your prior builds in your intro. Lots of the "JK crowd" that just buys stuff to bolt on for the cool factor and get pissed off when people don't tell then how cool they are. If you wish I will stay out of your threads, its nothing to me how you want to be.

Fair enough, I also mistook you for a bolt-on queen in your first post due to the vague info. I personally see more benefits with going wider, but to each their own.

Post pics when you're done, I'm interested.

Looks good, thanks for sharing :beer: