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What height bump stops for 285/75R17 and trimmed fenders?

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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 10:28 PM
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Default What height bump stops for 285/75R17 and trimmed fenders?

What size bump stop spacers are required for 285/75R17 (34") tires and trimmed fenders? I'm thinking I'll probably be able to get away with a bump stop spacer very small like 1/2" to get the maximum possible up-travel without rubbing? Shock travel is not an issue because I'll be using 11.5" travel shocks and modifying the upper mounts to get whatever up-travel I need.

I would measure but I want to order wheels, tires and suspension all together immediately after I buy the vehicle. I understand that there are variables such as wheel backspacing but just looking for roughly how much useable up-travel to expect.


Thanks in advance!
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 07:22 AM
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I have no additional bumpstop with my tires of that size, chopped flares, and 2.5" rk coils.
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bradsm87
What size bump stop spacers are required for 285/75R17 (34") tires and trimmed fenders? I'm thinking I'll probably be able to get away with a bump stop spacer very small like 1/2" to get the maximum possible up-travel without rubbing? Shock travel is not an issue because I'll be using 11.5" travel shocks and modifying the upper mounts to get whatever up-travel I need.

I would measure but I want to order wheels, tires and suspension all together immediately after I buy the vehicle. I understand that there are variables such as wheel backspacing but just looking for roughly how much useable up-travel to expect.


Thanks in advance!
Since you're modifying the upper shock mounts you're better off measuring for bumpstop properly rather than guessing. It's not like adding bumpstop is difficult after you've already done the other work.
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