2013 JK Pinch point question.

Achilies

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #1

I found the following info very helpful however I was wondering how you go about trimming this rear pinchpoint? Any pointers would be appreciated.

Q: What size lift do I need to get in order to fit 35" Tires?
A: You can practically run 35" tires stock but, you will need to run flat fenders or trim your factory set down. You will also need to trim your pinch seams to prevent them from digging into your rear tires when articulating. I personally would recommend a minimum of a 2.5" budget boost with a 1" body lift to do this with stock fenders but, a 3" lift would be a better way to go.

 

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Briguy114

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #2

I think that the '13s come with the pinch seam already trimmed

 

jnabird333

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #3

Briguy114 said:

I think that the '13s come with the pinch seam already trimmed

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Unfortunately not all do... I ordered mine pretty early and it is not done, I think most will have it done though. One note is that the Rubi Rail (If equipped) is still too long.

 

Fir-na-tine

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #4

Briguy114 said:

I think that the '13s come with the pinch seam already trimmed

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That is correct sir...it is now angled 45 degrees instead of squared....apparently the design engineers at Chrysler found out about that flaw and corrected it. Kudos to the design geeks!!!:beer:

 

Achilies

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #5

Well, unfortunately, mine is a 13 JK 2 door Rubicon and it is squared off. The rock rail is about 2 inches too long as well because it extends to the end of the squared off pinch point. So I need to trim the rails the 2 inches and cut the pinch point in a 45. Just not sure how I'm going to cut the 45 degree on there.

 

Trembley

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #6

Sawzall with a fresh blade or a grinder with cutting wheel....done. Fill cavity with JB Quick Weld.

 

JT2012Jk

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #7

Pics

I was considering doing this myself. Curious if anyone has pics of theres

JT

 

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door

• Sep 10, 2013

• #8

^^^ what Trembley said

 

matt08jk

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #9

JT2012Jk said:

I was considering doing this myself. Curious if anyone has pics of theres

JT

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Its really easy. I just did it a few days ago. I used a hack saw on the pinch seam (took 30 seconds) and filled with JB weld, then repainted. The rubi rails I cut down 1". I am clearing 35" NITTO Trail Grapplers with just a leveling kit and wheel spacers on a 2-door JKR.

Im on a different computer or I would add pictures, but if you go to my build thread (matt08jk build thread) I just posted pictures of the before and after. Hopefully it helps!

 

Achilies

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #10

Thx everyone.

 

Fir-na-tine

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #11

I believe there is a number of early '13's that still retain the old design pinch seam........not sure where along they changed over to the new design, but nearly all the new '13's that i have seen have the newly designed pinch seam.

 

matt08jk

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #12

Achilies said:

Thx everyone.

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Got back to my computer. Heres a before (again 35's, leveling kit, 2-door).

...and after trimming 1.25" from the pinch seam and 1" from the rails.

Heres how the cut (with a hacksaw) looked after I stuffed it with JB Weld.

 

Achilies

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #13

Thx. Just took the rail off and it looks easier than I thought. Having trouble getting the plastic end cap off tho. Lol

 

matt08jk

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #14

Achilies said:

Thx. Just took the rail off and it looks easier than I thought. Having trouble getting the plastic end cap off tho. Lol

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You have to break the plastic screw off the bottom and it slides right out. If you leave it in its hard to remove.

 

Achilies

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• Sep 10, 2013

• #15

After clearing the dirt, saw the little bugger. Thx