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Old 08-03-2010, 07:36 PM
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I got my lift done (tbar crank, shackles, BL), and Im still rubbing. Pretty bad! It slightly rubs while turning, and if I hit a bump while turning it hits hard. I have already beat the bottom of the fenders back a bit, but still rubs so ill have to cut some out. Anybody have any advice, or pics of thier's?
 
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Old 08-04-2010, 06:08 AM
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sawzall, I cut about 1.5" off my fender. I would do a minor trim and see if that solves your rubbing issues and continue from there.
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 12:48 AM
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i had the same problem as you... even after installing a 2" leveling kit, 2" BL and cranking the t bars, last week when i put on my new 31's they rubbed BAD. so i had to trim my fenders, i'll post pics tommrow.

Basically i cut out a triangle shape with an angle grinder from the back of the fender right where the tires were rubbing when the wheel was fully turned. then i spray painted bed liner as a finishing touch.. looks pretty sharp.

my fender trim job
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 01:59 PM
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Thats exactly what I ended up doing last week. I have to get some pics of my truck on here. Ill be adding some this weekend
 
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Funny, when I had 31"s on mine with no lift whatsoever, not even a tbar crank, I had no rubbing regardless of how hard I was on it offroad.

j/k, please don't ban me!

Honestly, I think your biggest reason for rubbing is the rims you chose.
 
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