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Leveling kit or flat fenders?

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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Guys and gals.. I have a 4inch full traction lift... and originally was thinking of doing flat fenders.. however I like the way my jeep looks. So now I am thinking of maybe just adding leveling pucks... My problem is that I am rubbing on the stock fenders. I have a color match top and color matched fenders... and I dont want to eat up my tires rubbing on the fenders when I am off roading. What do you all think? If anyone has a picture of a jeep like mine (silver on silver) with painted flat fenders.. that might help too.

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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Maybe a body lift?
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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I would cut the fenders to keep a low COG
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob 12B1P
Maybe a body lift?
X2 on the body lift. If you do not want to do a body lift then you are going to need longer bump stops. Bump stops are the only thing that will stop the tire, other than raising the body or trimming. Another possibility, if the rub is only at full stearing lock, you might be able to adjust your stearing stop some if you have not done this already.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Its only when I am flexed out offroad.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Longer bumpstops
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by kyleolson
Its only when I am flexed out offroad.
Sounds like longer bumps then. Just call who maid your lift, tell them your setup and I am sure they will know what bumps you need.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Cut them simple to do and looks 100 times better. Not silver but you get the point.

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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Leveling kit AND chop your factory fenders?
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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I cut mine and couldn't be happier with it. As stated earlier, bump stops will also stop the rubbing.
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