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Old 01-22-2017, 04:30 PM
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I have a MC 3.5 lift and run AEV Salta wheels which say they are 5.2 back spacing. No rub and are a great fit.



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However, the Duratrac tires you run are really a 34" tire. A true 35 usually needs 4.5" of backspace to ensure they don't rub. 3.5" for 37s.
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Old 01-22-2017, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
However, the Duratrac tires you run are really a 34" tire. A true 35 usually needs 4.5" of backspace to ensure they don't rub. 3.5" for 37s.
They are Nitto Ridge Grapplers and measure 34.5 mounted the same as my prior Jeep with Nitto Trail Grapplers.
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Old 01-22-2017, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by phljeeper
They are Nitto Ridge Grapplers and measure 34.5 mounted the same as my prior Jeep with Nitto Trail Grapplers.
My bad. Look like Duratracs. How much bump stop are you running? With 5.2" of BS you should definitely have a little rubbing, unless you're using a good amount of bump stop.
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Old 01-22-2017, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
My bad. Look like Duratracs. How much bump stop are you running? With 5.2" of BS you should definitely have a little rubbing, unless you're using a good amount of bump stop.
I have 2" bump stop. I run the Jeep on rocks at Rausch Creek disconnected and have not had any rub at all. I was concerned about the back space as well but hasn't been an issue.
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Old 01-22-2017, 11:07 PM
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I'm also at 2" of bumpstops.
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Has anyone ran a 2.5" GC with the 6 pack MC shocks? If so, what is your impression? Comment on the length of travel your enjoying...or not.
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Old 06-20-2017, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RunninRanger
Has anyone ran a 2.5" GC with the 6 pack MC shocks? If so, what is your impression? Comment on the length of travel your enjoying...or not.
I have ridden in a few jeeps with the 6 pack shocks and they rode great. Awesome flex on the trail too.

Compared to my blistein 5100's tho...haha.
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Was wanting to post in here again. Thinking about adding the fox 2.5 ibp with dsc front and rear to my 2.5" game changer. I have the ome/ arb shocks now
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I'm running the GC Rocksport 3.5 with 37's and trimmed fenders and 4" bump stops. We hit the trails for the first time last week since the install, and HOLY CRAP this thing is a beast now. We ran blue trails, and one black at Adventure Offroad Park and I scraped once. I was walking up stuff that I struggled on during previous trips.
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I'm running the GC Rocksport 3.5 with 37's and trimmed fenders and 4" bump stops. We hit the trails for the first time last week since the install, and HOLY CRAP this thing is a beast now. We ran blue trails, and one black at Adventure Offroad Park and I scraped once. I was walking up stuff that I struggled on during previous trips.
Seems like a lot of bump stop for 37's and trimmed fenders.
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