Got me some 37" now I need some input with rubbing
01-15-2014, 12:39 PM
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What part is not true? I've had my jeep fully stuffed and that 37 fits perfectly within the wheel well without making contact anywhere. However id have to assume based on what I've experienced with my jeep that if I push the axle back another 3/4", it will make contact. Every jeep is set up differently which is exactly why I state he MAY run into an issue, not that it is going to occur definitively.
You also contradict yourself in your post stating that making contact with the rear seam is in fact an issue when stretching either a 2 or 4 door. Yes, other factors do come into play, but I don't see spring perch alignment or trackbar clearance being an issue before my tire would contact my pinch seam. It is already very tight back there so I don't see a need to push it back in anyway.
Now my setup is very different from yours or the OP, but I have decided to contribute my personal experience to the matter to let him know what issues he may or may not encounter.
You also contradict yourself in your post stating that making contact with the rear seam is in fact an issue when stretching either a 2 or 4 door. Yes, other factors do come into play, but I don't see spring perch alignment or trackbar clearance being an issue before my tire would contact my pinch seam. It is already very tight back there so I don't see a need to push it back in anyway.
Now my setup is very different from yours or the OP, but I have decided to contribute my personal experience to the matter to let him know what issues he may or may not encounter.
I don't follow where I contradict my self because when you stretch a 2 or 4 dr all suspension components are shifted back and then finally the body would be an issue but I think that also comes from the both of us comparing apples and oranges in our experiences with different heights.
01-15-2014, 12:45 PM
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I have the 3.5" X factor and it pushed the axle back 1". If I left the rear sway bar in it's stock location, the angle of the links was horrible. The instructions for the install stated to drill holes exactly 1" back and reinstall sway bar (which I did). The links are now straight.
I'm not familiar with the 5.5" lift (my wife would never be able to get into my Jeep!) but I know the instructions I had listed different lengths for the 3.5" X factor vs the 3.5" non X-Factor.
Edit*** Just looked...yeah...my xfactor lenghts are over 1" longer than non-Xfactor. I'm wondering if the 5.5" lift deals with it a different way?
I'm not familiar with the 5.5" lift (my wife would never be able to get into my Jeep!) but I know the instructions I had listed different lengths for the 3.5" X factor vs the 3.5" non X-Factor.
Edit*** Just looked...yeah...my xfactor lenghts are over 1" longer than non-Xfactor. I'm wondering if the 5.5" lift deals with it a different way?
Good question, I don't have the answer either. Maybe it is because the 5.5" uses the same length arms , have to pull out my directions and look at the set up lengths, as yours but the increased 2" of ride height shortens up how far the axle moves back. When mine was installed there was no mention of having to move the sway bar mount back. LOL, now my curiousity is up and I'm going to have to ask about that or research it out.
01-15-2014, 01:01 PM
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I have the 3.5" X factor and it pushed the axle back 1". If I left the rear sway bar in it's stock location, the angle of the links was horrible. The instructions for the install stated to drill holes exactly 1" back and reinstall sway bar (which I did). The links are now straight.
I'm not familiar with the 5.5" lift (my wife would never be able to get into my Jeep!) but I know the instructions I had listed different lengths for the 3.5" X factor vs the 3.5" non X-Factor.
Edit*** Just looked...yeah...my xfactor lenghts are over 1" longer than non-Xfactor. I'm wondering if the 5.5" lift deals with it a different way?
I'm not familiar with the 5.5" lift (my wife would never be able to get into my Jeep!) but I know the instructions I had listed different lengths for the 3.5" X factor vs the 3.5" non X-Factor.
Edit*** Just looked...yeah...my xfactor lenghts are over 1" longer than non-Xfactor. I'm wondering if the 5.5" lift deals with it a different way?
01-15-2014, 01:04 PM
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Which set up is this a problem with? My 5.5" with adjustable arms shifts the axle far enough forward that the only thing it may rub is on the lower control arm a little and that is at full stuff and full lock.
01-15-2014, 01:07 PM
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01-15-2014, 01:07 PM
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you still running those coopers? how do you like them? miles? almost got those
01-15-2014, 01:18 PM
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Yes, still running them and quite frankly, I love them. They have been great on and offroad. Not the quietest but not the loudest I've heard. I've got almost 15K on them, I rotate them atleast every other oil change, sometimes every oil change and I do a 5 tire rotation so that will help with the wear factor. I'm hoping for 45-55K out of them...I know that is asking alot but I'm hopeful....lol. When it comes time to replace them, I will get another set. Plan on putting a set on my son's Ranger in the 33" size and will be putting them on my Excursion once the 35" that are on there wear out.
01-15-2014, 01:18 PM
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