I have read so many threads on this topic and seen the stickies, but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

I just installed a 2.5 TF lift and put 285/70 17 Duratracs on my 2dr Freedom Edition. I bought spidertrax spacers, but haven't put them on yet. I like the look it has now without the spacers, nice and flush with the fenders. I don't rub at all on the street. How bad will I rub when disconnected and where? Fenders? Air Dam? Sway Bar Links? Thank you and sorry if this has already been posted.

 

Before I had spacers and had rubbing issues, the contact was made on the sway bar sides, and or the lower control arms, when full turning.

 

Was that disconnected or on the street? Thanks

 

Just simply full turns while connected rubbed. No rubbing occured else where at full flex disco'd.

 

Interesting, so if I don't have any rubbing whatsoever now, do you think they will rub when disco'd and the suspension cycles?

 

Couldn't say. Depends on your lift, disco's, tires, you'll just need to try it and see.

 

When i installed my 285/75/17 tires I rubbed at full lock.

 

Pictures of the lift n tires with no spacers -please!!

 

Your rear sway bar links are probably dangerously close to your stock tires/rims now. Spidertrax spacers or aftermarket wheels with 4.5" or less backspacing are needed.

 

TF 2.5 coil is a great package. In time it may settle, but not by much if any. Kind of muddy but the wheels do not go past the fenders. 275x75x18 Cooper STT w/Spiders



If memory serves, TF states minimum of 4.5 backspace so the wheels will not rub the suspension at articulation. I think the rear. With 35s the wheels could rub the inner flares at full drop. I too was leery of spacers at first, but if you install those Spiders correctly, I wouldn't be concerned. Ran this setup for 3.5 years and 80,000 or so miles. Not only will your rig feel more stable on turns, but you will get a very nice stance.