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MIA_02Liberty wrote:

Thanks for your response...

As far as suspension goes, can I run Rusty's 2.5" Coil Spring Suspension kit and add Rusty's 2" Poly Strut Spaces to that kit? Will that help me with all the rubbing issues and what not?

I am new to all this so I need to clear some things up...

Pounding the pinch weld? I have heard alot about this but don't know exactly what it is...

Are there any aftermarket fender flares that I can purchase for the KJ in order not to have to cut my fender flare and liner?

combining suspension kits will get you nothing but trouble really, and Rustys have the same spring rate as stock so you are notupgrading anything, why not go OME springs, Rancho shocks, a clevis lift and you will have the 2.5 or more inches you need. springs shocks about 650

OME heavy Duty springs front OME927, Rear OME 948
shocks front Rancho RSX 17505, Rear RSX 17004

No there are no fender flares available except for stock at this time..until Rock Lizard does some ...hint...hint

PINCH WELDs If you look at the rear of the fender well behind the front tires you will see a small section sticking out forward, this is where the pinch weld is , there are various writeups on here about how to do it or ask and we can explain further

also with that wide of a tire and 4 inches of backspacing you will have to make sure you have some really good bumpstops in there as well. Two hockey pucks drilled through the center and bolted down to the spring perch in the rear works great and for the front Teraflex part # 0019301200 were about 17 bucks each
My Moabs with 5 inches of backspacing has the wheel/tire right at the edge of the fenderwell, 4 inches will have it on out and hitting more

Author:	MIA_02Liberty [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:23 am ]
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Good morning ya'll, Alright I have a question for you... I found a wheel and tire package that includes (4) Soft 8's 15x8 with 4" BS on some Mickey Thompson Baja Claw tires that are 31x10.50-15. I was looking at the tire guide but could not figure out this tire size with the chart. Closest thing I got was 31.8 10.5's that requires at least a 2.5 inch lift. Anyone care to share their knowledge on this one... Here is the pic for reference:

Author:	modular [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:17 am ]
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That set up (size wise) is what I and a few others here run. It is just ever so slightly bigger (depending on the tire) than the 245/75/16 size a lot of folks run. You will need at minimum 2" of lift (2.5" would be much more realistic) but you will be pounding the pinch weld and cutting wheel well liner/fender flare either way, especially with a mud tire.

Author:	MIA_02Liberty [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:42 am ]
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Thanks for your response... As far as suspension goes, can I run Rusty's 2.5" Coil Spring Suspension kit and add Rusty's 2" Poly Strut Spaces to that kit? Will that help me with all the rubbing issues and what not? I am new to all this so I need to clear some things up... Pounding the pinch weld? I have heard alot about this but don't know exactly what it is... Are there any aftermarket fender flares that I can purchase for the KJ in order not to have to cut my fender flare and liner?

Author:	tommudd [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:51 am ]
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MIA_02Liberty wrote: Thanks for your response... As far as suspension goes, can I run Rusty's 2.5" Coil Spring Suspension kit and add Rusty's 2" Poly Strut Spaces to that kit? Will that help me with all the rubbing issues and what not? I am new to all this so I need to clear some things up... Pounding the pinch weld? I have heard alot about this but don't know exactly what it is... Are there any aftermarket fender flares that I can purchase for the KJ in order not to have to cut my fender flare and liner? combining suspension kits will get you nothing but trouble really, and Rustys have the same spring rate as stock so you are notupgrading anything, why not go OME springs, Rancho shocks, a clevis lift and you will have the 2.5 or more inches you need. springs shocks about 650 OME heavy Duty springs front OME927, Rear OME 948 shocks front Rancho RSX 17505, Rear RSX 17004 No there are no fender flares available except for stock at this time..until Rock Lizard does some ...hint...hint PINCH WELDs If you look at the rear of the fender well behind the front tires you will see a small section sticking out forward, this is where the pinch weld is , there are various writeups on here about how to do it or ask and we can explain further also with that wide of a tire and 4 inches of backspacing you will have to make sure you have some really good bumpstops in there as well. Two hockey pucks drilled through the center and bolted down to the spring perch in the rear works great and for the front Teraflex part # 0019301200 were about 17 bucks each My Moabs with 5 inches of backspacing has the wheel/tire right at the edge of the fenderwell, 4 inches will have it on out and hitting more

Author:	jsc7002 [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:18 pm ]
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tommudd wrote: MIA_02Liberty wrote: Thanks for your response... As far as suspension goes, can I run Rusty's 2.5" Coil Spring Suspension kit and add Rusty's 2" Poly Strut Spaces to that kit? Will that help me with all the rubbing issues and what not? I am new to all this so I need to clear some things up... Pounding the pinch weld? I have heard alot about this but don't know exactly what it is... Are there any aftermarket fender flares that I can purchase for the KJ in order not to have to cut my fender flare and liner? combining suspension kits will get you nothing but trouble really, and Rustys have the same spring rate as stock so you are notupgrading anything, why not go OME springs, Rancho shocks, a clevis lift and you will have the 2.5 or more inches you need. springs shocks about 650 OME heavy Duty springs front OME927, Rear OME 948 shocks front Rancho RSX 17505, Rear RSX 17004 No there are no fender flares available except for stock at this time..until Rock Lizard does some ...hint...hint PINCH WELDs If you look at the rear of the fender well behind the front tires you will see a small section sticking out forward, this is where the pinch weld is , there are various writeups on here about how to do it or ask and we can explain further also with that wide of a tire and 4 inches of backspacing you will have to make sure you have some really good bumpstops in there as well. Two hockey pucks drilled through the center and bolted down to the spring perch in the rear works great and for the front Teraflex part # 0019301200 were about 17 bucks each My Moabs with 5 inches of backspacing has the wheel/tire right at the edge of the fenderwell, 4 inches will have it on out and hitting more X2 OME all the way!

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Author:	rangerd77 [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:31 pm ]
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im running the 15x8 soft 8's with the 4" BS and TSL's. yeah with a 2.5" lift they will fit and run great in the dirt and sand and mud. but they will be loud. check AVATAR!!!!

Author:	Fulltimer [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:38 pm ]
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Are those directional tires? Terry

Author:	MIA_02Liberty [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:48 pm ]
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Fulltimer, Not sure if this is directional or not although they look like it... I'm new to the game so I'm not sure... I like your set up though... I definitely do...

Author:	Guest [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:17 pm ]
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they are indeed directional. And noisy Not normal mud tire noisy, "HOLY CRAP I THINK MY JEEP IS FALLING APART" noisy.

Author:	tommudd [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:48 pm ]
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ThunderbirdJunkie wrote: they are indeed directional. And noisy Not normal mud tire noisy, "HOLY CRAP I THINK MY JEEP IS FALLING APART" noisy. and remember if you have a flat you will need the spare mounted the right way, so now which side will I have a flat on first????

Author:	tjkj2002 [ Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:07 pm ]
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tommudd wrote: ThunderbirdJunkie wrote: they are indeed directional. And noisy Not normal mud tire noisy, "HOLY CRAP I THINK MY JEEP IS FALLING APART" noisy. and remember if you have a flat you will need the spare mounted the right way, so now which side will I have a flat on first???? Just need to carry 2 spares .

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