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Old 12-05-2008, 09:50 AM
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I didn't notice until I cut my fenders, but my rear tires are very close to the pinch seam in the rear fender well. I have a 3" TF with 35's. How can I get the tires back into the center of the wheel well, so they are not close to the pinch seam? Will top and bottom rear control arms take care of this or not? What do I need to do?
Old 12-05-2008, 09:58 AM
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Yes, upper and lower rear adjustable control arms will allow you to push your axle back a bit. You could also do this:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/body-pinch-seam-mod-63763/


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how will pushing back the axel effect the drive shaft
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Originally Posted by Squad2man
how will pushing back the axel effect the drive shaft
You'll will probley need to adjust your top control arms as well.


Did you install the lift yourself?
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As in pic, just cut the end of the seam off, problem solved. Easiest and cheapest way to go.
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
You'll will probley need to adjust your top control arms as well.


Did you install the lift yourself?
No i had a local shop install the lift.
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Originally Posted by 4LO
Call RockKrawler and have them send you their upper and lower control arms from the "Mid-Arm" system. They are +1"
I used their kit to stretch my rear axle back 1.25", without any driveline mods.
RockKrawler, no vibrations?
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Also might want to check out this thread if you have the Rubi rock rails:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/rock-rail-trimming-32065/#post388068
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Thanks for all the input, but why do they have to be expensive?



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