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Old Dec 5, 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?
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Old Dec 5, 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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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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how will pushing back the axel effect the drive shaft
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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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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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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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/showthread.php?p=388068
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Thanks for all the input, but why do they have to be expensive?
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