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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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I have 3.5" RE lift and I am rubbing in the front at full flex. I am running 33" tires on 3.75" BS 15X10 wheels. I would post a picture, but the camera operator was suction cupped to the seat from ass pucker. I know fender chopping will fix this, but if I go to 35's or bigger I will be right back here again. Any ideas?
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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bumpstops...
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
bumpstops...
I hate to lose the flex I have, but I may have to go that way.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by StrokeHerAce
I hate to lose the flex I have, but I may have to go that way.
Then add more lift...


If you think about it, your options are Smaller Tires, More Lift, Bumpstops, or Flats.

Smaller tires kinda defeats the whole purpose of lifting and ground clearance.
More lift costs more money to fix the issues created.
Flats are a temp fix, as you will have the same issue when you go to taller tires.
More bumpstop will only limit the uptravel. --> Downtravel is what you want.

So, choose your poison.

My opinion? Bumpstops.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Then add more lift...


If you think about it, your options are Smaller Tires, More Lift, Bumpstops, or Flats.

Smaller tires kinda defeats the whole purpose of lifting and ground clearance.
More lift costs more money to fix the issues created.
Flats are a temp fix, as you will have the same issue when you go to taller tires.
More bumpstop will only limit the uptravel. --> Downtravel is what you want.

So, choose your poison.

My opinion? Bumpstops.
Truly never thought about bumpstops that way, but you are correct. Maybe that will be this weekends project.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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I had a little rub with mine but a 1" body lift was just enough to take care of it.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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why not wheel spacers and a 1 inch body lift?
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