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Author:  CarNutCertifies [ Sat May 27, 2006 1:34 am ]
Post subject:  suggestions?
OK so i have an 02 sport, I ditched the 16" rims with the little tires on it infavor of 15" rims with 29" TXRUS tires, My front rubs like there is no tomorrow, I pulled up next to another KJ the other day and it was running all stock running gear and tires but their's was at the same height and in fact i think it was a little taller....Anyone have any suggestions that i can do to loose the rubbing, Lift kit is out of the question right now cause the wife is out of work, I have already beat the pinch weld in but it can prolly go a bit more. Any suggestions?
Author:  warblade666 [ Sat May 27, 2006 2:19 am ]
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I think the problem is backspacing.

Those wheels are only 3.75" BS I think. Stock is 5.25" on steel wheels and 5.50" on alloy. Moving them out that far is making them rub.
Author:  CarNutCertifies [ Sat May 27, 2006 2:23 am ]
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I'm running 4 1/2" backspacing, it just seems to sit to low as well tho like the springs are sagging...Anyone got a free set of stock springs sitting around and a spacer lift I can have for free????? I can pay for shipping as long as its not an arm and a leg or my first born...
Author:  Skyjump136 [ Sat May 27, 2006 11:42 am ]
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I wouldn't wish my old spacer lift on my worst enemy. :lol:
Author:  JJsTJ [ Sat May 27, 2006 1:44 pm ]
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Clevis the front up an inch (so move it about 1/2") and run an extra isolator in the rear if you need to re-level it. Other than that, just start trimming.
Author:  RFCRD [ Sat May 27, 2006 1:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: suggestions?
CarNutCertifies wrote:
OK so i have an 02 sport, I ditched the 16" rims with the little tires on it infavor of 15" rims with 29" TXRUS tires, My front rubs like there is no tomorrow, I pulled up next to another KJ the other day and it was running all stock running gear and tires but their's was at the same height and in fact i think it was a little taller....Anyone have any suggestions that i can do to loose the rubbing, Lift kit is out of the question right now cause the wife is out of work, I have already beat the pinch weld in but it can prolly go a bit more. Any suggestions?

You should double check your clearances inside the wheels, Most vehicles today have larger rim diameters and specific backspacing/offset for a reason, to accommodate larger brakes. Can't necessarily downsize the wheel size and expect it to work.
Author:  CarNutCertifies [ Sat May 27, 2006 11:45 pm ]
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as far as the wheel clearance is concerned it is fine however it is the tire catching on the inner fenders. I believe the backspacing is fine, I was wondering about the clevis lift because of the height of the KJ I believe the front springs have sagged down As I said earlier it seems to sit lower than even the prelowered 03s, Does anyone know where it should sit height wise at stock level?
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