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Old 05-04-2008, 02:13 AM
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I just recently added a 2" body lift to my Jimmy. I then cranked the keys almost 1.5" and I ran a few test with it on speed bumps, curbs, a ditch, and the suspension was still perfect. When it gets to much, would I feel a MAJOR difference in the ride? Im trying to find how much I can go.
Also, After the 2"body and the torsion lift, It seems like I wouldnt have any problem fitting 32's on it. If the only problem with 32's is rubbing, are there any certain rims that correct that? What should I look for when buying rims to fit 32's? (If they will fit)
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:05 AM
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You are going to rub on the fenders while flexing with anything other than stock rims. How wide are you going to get.
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:32 AM
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I was planning on 31x10.5 If I got 32's it would probably be 10.5 also. The rims I was looking at is 4"backspacing. I will need 6" backspacing to not rub?
 
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It's kind of a catch 22. If you go with a smaller backspacing you'll rub fender. If you stick with stock and go much wider than 10.5 (that is if 10.5 actually clears) you're going to rub frame. I prefer smaller backspacing because you can trim fender...can't really trim frame
 
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