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will the stock rubi rails hit 35" tires?

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Old May 18, 2014 | 07:02 AM
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Finished my brothers lift on his. 4" lift and put on 35" tires. drives great but it sure seems like the stock rock rail is really close to the tire. Any interference problems when the back articulates?

here is a pic. did we do everything right.I did a search but do not know the keywords to get the answers I desired we are both pretty much newbs so don't flame too much.
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Old May 18, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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When the suspension cycles it will travel up and back. You shouldn't have any issues with it. I am roughly that close with my AEV 3.5" lift and 35s with zero issues so far
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Old May 18, 2014 | 07:37 AM
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Mine would just kiss the end caps. Pulled them and cut off 1.5", now no worries.
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Old May 18, 2014 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks. I think we will cit them to be safe.
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Old May 18, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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My 35s scrubbed the tips of my rock rails so I cut an inch off them.
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Old May 18, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by roundhouse
Thanks. I think we will cit them to be safe.
smart call
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Old May 18, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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If you read the install instructions on the AEV lifts they recommend cutting 1" from the rails if going up to 35" tires.

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Old May 18, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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No problem with my 315's and 2.5".
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Old May 18, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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If your running rear upper and lower control arms you should clear no problem
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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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I cut mine about an inch, not sure if I had to but it made me feel better, and it looks clean still just pop the end cap back on.
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