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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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I cant find it on here but if i go ahead and install my 3 inch lift and ride around on the stock rubi wheels and tires will i need spacers? i have help coming for the lift and want to get it done. Im gonna park the jeep after the lift is on so it will drive from the garage to my house then when my tires come in to the shop to have them put on. And will never reach speeds over 55 to and from these places. Jsut wastn sure thought id ask.thanks!
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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You will rub at full turn but should be fine onroad for the ride home. You will need spacers or new wheels when all is said and done. I drove mine for about a week or so with stock wheels, but would not suggest it for the long haul. I had the most trouble with my drivers rear and the swaybar and front wheels at full lock.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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you will have no issues with using the stock wheels and stock tires. i drive around with mine, and have mine offroad a lot of times, with no rubbing. when you put wider tires on the stock rims is when you have issues.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Well I've got new rims.I just won't the rims and tires for another 2weeks but I have friends willing to help me this weekend get everything done so they r stock rubi tires and stock rubi wheels
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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You should be fine until you get your new wheels on....just take it easy. At most you may rub your air damn.....no biggy, trim it or take it off...

What lift did you decide to go with?
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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I just recently installed the 3" zone lift on 2dr 08 and its the rear sway bar links are very close to rubbing the back sidewalls...try installing the rear sway bars on the inside of the swaybar links instead of outside for the time being and you should definately be fine until you get spacers and/or new wheels tires..I just orfered some spidertax yesterday just to be on the safe side though...
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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You will have no problem with the front but like ben1284 said, you will probably have to mount your rear swaybar links on the inside. I am still running my stock wheels and tires and have had zero issues rubbing.
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