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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Would using body spacers (2.5" front & 1.75" rear) and switching to flat fender flares create enough clearance to put 35's on my Jeep? I want to put them on my 17" Rubi wheels.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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If you're going to use a body lift, it needs to be the same all around. Are you thinking about coil spacers?
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Sorry. Yes, coil spacers. I think the difference is intended to be leveling.

Rubicon Express RE1324 2.5" Front Coil Spacer for Jeep JK : Amazon.com : Automotive

Rubicon Express RE1326 1.75" Rear Coil Spacer for Jeep JK : Amazon.com : Automotive

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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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I get that. Those are coil spacers, not body spacers. Yes, you'll be able to fit 35s with that set up.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by afpilot82
I get that. Those are coil spacers, not body spacers. Yes, you'll be able to fit 35s with that set up.
Thanks. Would there be any concern about rubbing or any other issues to worry about?
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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I did 35" nitto trails on my rubi and had little rub on road, off camber parking lot entry, etc. I did a 3" full traction lift and have plenty of clearance. I did swap out my wheels to the method fat 5. 2.5" with stock wheels? More than likely rub off road. A friend of mine had a 4 dr Sahara, 2.5" with 35's and stock wheels. It was ok on road. He never took it off road. He said he would still get some tire scrub on off ramps with a few friends in it.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
I did 35" nitto trails on my rubi and had little rub on road, off camber parking lot entry, etc. I did a 3" full traction lift and have plenty of clearance. I did swap out my wheels to the method fat 5. 2.5" with stock wheels? More than likely rub off road. A friend of mine had a 4 dr Sahara, 2.5" with 35's and stock wheels. It was ok on road. He never took it off road. He said he would still get some tire scrub on off ramps with a few friends in it.
Was this with stock fender flares or flat flares? I am looking at the Bushwacker flat flares. They look like they will open it up quite a bit.
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35" tires on a 1.5" leveling kit.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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35" tires on a 1.5" leveling kit.
That looks great! Exactly what I'm looking for.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SBEII
35" tires on a 1.5" leveling kit.
What sliders are these?
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