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need to trim my LoD mid width

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:39 AM
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So I just upgraded to 37's, ordered a rock krawler 3.5 lift, flat fenders, and 1" body lift.
Haven't yet installed the lift (currently on an OME lift) but it looks like I will have to trim my mid-width signature series bumper for clearance.
Has anyone else done this, or have pics of a trimmed LoD? I hate to have to cut it.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:45 AM
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unless you just wanted a change in lift, you would fit 37's fine with the flat fenders, ome lift and the 1" bl for sure. just need to pm plannman for the correct bumpstop length. but back to your question on the lod. your backspacing on the wheels will most likely determin if you need to cut or not. i would run a minimum of 4 on bs pref 3.5 for your 37's. if it does hit i would sell the bumper and replace it unless you can weld and cut it yourself. you will prob be cheaper in the long run. or you could always switch out the wheels if there not the right bs.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by e-jeep
GOOD GOD MAN!!! DON'T CUT IT!! If you're concerned about rubbing with 37"ers, sell the mid-width and buy a stubby.
X2 have to agree with this comment. Don't CUT.... sell and get a Stubby.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Another for the not cutting. However, I don't think it will be necessary. I think that is similar to the set-up that WOL is running. At least the bumper and tire size.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Hook
So I just upgraded to 37's, ordered a rock krawler 3.5 lift, flat fenders, and 1" body lift.
Haven't yet installed the lift (currently on an OME lift) but it looks like I will have to trim my mid-width signature series bumper for clearance.
Has anyone else done this, or have pics of a trimmed LoD? I hate to have to cut it.
I had to trim my mid-width LOD. I do have the early LOD bumpers, but when I went to the 37" I had some rubbing upon suspension compression. WOL runs with the stubby LOB that why he doesn't rub on the bumper. After running some trails in AZ WOLette suggested that I trim the underside of the bumper to clear the tires. I cut about an 1.25". Seemed OK until Moab when I discovered that I was still rubbing slightly. I'm going to cut another 1" off and see what happens.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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my bs is 3.5 right now (thats including my spacers) but still have contact on wheel crank and compression.

I don't really want to cut it, but don't like the depth of the stubby LoD.

Still on the fence I suppose
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Yup, that's the same setup that I have, 37" Toyos on 17 X 9 3.5 BS wheels. I hit at wheel lock on compression. I'm going to trim another 1" off the bottom of the bumper.
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