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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Right now I have 31x10.50 BF Goodrich All-Terrains on the factory rims. The only suspension work I have done is an add-a-leaf and a torsion crank. This clears the tires really well, but I'm looking to go a little bigger. I plan on getting 32x11.50 tires; they are not only taller but wider. On top of that I plan on putting on RockCrawler wheels which will make the tires stick out a little further. I know that it would rub pretty bad on the set up I have for me right now. My question is would a 2" body lift allow the clearance for the new wheels and tires?
 
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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Default RE: Looking to clear 32x11.50 tires and aftermarket wheels

What's the reason for wanting to get the 32's? The BL will help but I would think that if you don't have enough backspacing you will hit on the fenders.
 
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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If you keep the stock rims, trim the fenders, add shackles, and crank your t-bars... you can run those tires.

Otherwise, you're going to rub.
 
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Ok change of plan... I am going to stick with the 31's for a while, but I still want the new wheels.

With new wheels the 31's will rub, but its going to be easier fitting them than fitting the 32s. I dont know too much about trimming fenders, but I do know that I dont want to do it myself. If I got a new torsion key and cranked up the t-bars the rest of the way do you think I could fit those wheels? If not how much do you think it would cost to pay an offroad shop to trim them for me?
 
Old Apr 6, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Watch your ball joints and cv axles if you're going to do any off-roading with a maxed out t-bar crank... it increases the wear on those parts by a whole heck of a lot...
 
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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I know about wearing out the parts... I'm just wondering about clearance right now and fender trimming prices right now
 
Old Apr 8, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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I plan on clearing 32's with a 2 inch body lift and some fender trimming. But i'm going to wait until i can find a used set for a good price.
 
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Im running on 32's. 2" Body Lift, torsion bar crank about 2", and fenders needed to be cut.
 
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