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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JLsJK

Nice looking
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Here are a few more pictures for you.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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For 35s and flat fenders I would keep the lift on the front end at two inches or less. At 2.5 inches and higher up front the decrease in caster from lifting makes for a "flighty" feel on the highway. You can always install adjustable lower control arms to get the caster back to spec. With a TF leveling kit (spacer or spring) you won't have to do much to run 35s and flat fenders. Make sure you trim the rear pinch seam.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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I have 35's with cut factory fenders and no lift. No rubbing unless on trails.

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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
For 35s and flat fenders I would keep the lift on the front end at two inches or less. At 2.5 inches and higher up front the decrease in caster from lifting makes for a "flighty" feel on the highway. You can always install adjustable lower control arms to get the caster back to spec. With a TF leveling kit (spacer or spring) you won't have to do much to run 35s and flat fenders. Make sure you trim the rear pinch seam.
What is involved in trimming the rear pinch seam?
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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I wouldn't trim the pinch seam. Just use a hammer to flattin it down. It much better for the structural support in the back half of the Jeep.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SinsterJK
I wouldn't trim the pinch seam. Just use a hammer to flattin it down. It much better for the structural support in the back half of the Jeep.
Okay, I'd rather do that anyway. It's already bedlined, so I could just touch it up afterwards. I don't like cutting into stuff.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SinsterJK
I wouldn't trim the pinch seam. Just use a hammer to flattin it down. It much better for the structural support in the back half of the Jeep.
hahah what?? structural support? youre talking about the sheet metal that comes together right? am i missing something here
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Pluke the 2

hahah what?? structural support? youre talking about the sheet metal that comes together right? am i missing something here
Integrity is a better word since it is not load bearing, just keeps the metal from vibrating.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by stagedtrip

Anyone done the spring swap with a leveling kit? I got them both just not putting em on yet..
I did 18/59s and one inch pucks all 4 corners
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