Do I need bump stops? OME & Teraflex Lift... Too much Flex??
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Do I need bump stops? OME & Teraflex Lift... Too much Flex??
I have an OME HD lift with Teraflex arms. I installed a Tom Woods driveshaft today and took it out back to check the flex.. My tires are stock Rubicon's that are pretty worn so they are close to 31's... So I tested the flex and was pretty surprised. My right tire was about 1/2" from hitting the top inside of my fender, not the lip. I stopped there so I didn't tear anything up. What is my next step. Rims are on their way and I am pretty set on 35's. Do I need bumpstops or will I be ok with flat fenders? Am I getting more flex than I should with the OME kit and Teraflex arms?
Last edited by OverlandJKU; Dec 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM.
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You will need 4.5" or less backspaced wheels, or Spidertrax wheel spacers.
With flat flares, you will only need extended bumpstops in the rear--somewhere between 1.5"-2.5" on a 4 door.
Too much flex would be if your shocks were long enough that your brakelines overextended or your springs came close to falling out.
With flat flares, you will only need extended bumpstops in the rear--somewhere between 1.5"-2.5" on a 4 door.
Too much flex would be if your shocks were long enough that your brakelines overextended or your springs came close to falling out.