So I have a 5" lift and 37x13.50 tires. Normal street driving there is no rubbing of the front bumper. However, under some flex it, the tires do rub the plastic . I am not a fan of chopping it. I am going to install some 1/2" thick steel plate spacers between the bumper and mounts. And of course use longer bolts. Anyone ever try such a thing? If so, results?

thanks,
CE

 

Ah, pressed in studs. Good to know!

thanks

 

Just completed this mod. I used 1/2 thick plate cut to 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 and a 5/8 hole punched in it. I pulled the swaybar discos and tried it out in the yard. No rubbing. On the bumper anyway. Tire did go all the way to the top and hit the fender tho.

I think this is a great option to chopping the thing and making a "stubby", possibly ruining the bumper. Takes less time too!

 

sounds like its time to chop the fenders!

 

or get bumpstops

 

never tried it but should be fine! deffinatly chop fenders! thats on the list for this winter