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35's and flat fenders-NO lift can it be done Pics please

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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Default 35's and flat fenders-NO lift can it be done Pics please

I just want to know if I can run 35-12.5-17's on my JK with no lift. I have smittybilt flat fenders and wheel spacers. I have a 2.5 rock krawler max flex system just can't install it for another month and I can get some sweet tires now. Pics would be awesome. Thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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It will work just fine. If you go off road the rear pinch weld should be trimmed first. I used mine like that for over a year and 16,000 miles.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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Thanks for the pic. Anybody have a pic of the pinch seem trimmed. Did you cut or bend it over. Thanks
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Either way...some take a wizz wheel and slice it off...others take a hammer to it
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Browny10783
Thanks for the pic. Anybody have a pic of the pinch seem trimmed. Did you cut or bend it over. Thanks
I taped mine off with painter's tape and cut em with a Sawzall. Takes longer to rustproof and repaint (if you go that far) than it does to chop em. Should be several how-to threads on here...
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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I'm using the 1.5" TF leveling kit and I still rub a little at full flex. You'll be fine on the street.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Cool. I don't plan on any wheelin until I get my lift installed. Keep the pics coming. Thanks
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:04 AM
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My buddy's doesn't rub at all in the rear at full flex, although its super close. (2door)

Up front the tire pushes up on the fender but luckily didn't tear it off.

On road, as said, is fine.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Trim the pinch seam, I have spacers and aftermarket rims so that helps. When offroading you it really limits your up travel, the wheels stuff really easy. It can be done, don't let anyone tell you differently. Not 100% sure with stock rims you might need more back spacing.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EzK
My buddy's doesn't rub at all in the rear at full flex, although its super close. (2door)

Up front the tire pushes up on the fender but luckily didn't tear it off.

On road, as said, is fine.
Then again the factory suspension doesn't flex all that well
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