As it turns out I was mistaken, it was referring to the lift. But he does run 1.5 inch spacers
Least modifications to fit 35s?
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As it turns out I was mistaken, it was referring to the lift. But he does run 1.5 inch spacers
Tackerdown
Banned
Lol my bad the lift was pucs 2.5 front 2" rear. and 1.5 wheel spacers. It dawned on me why you asked after you sent the text Mark and that pic is from a distance so 35' looks smaller. 
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Tackerdown
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I should add that these are 315 70 17 and for some reason i haven't had to trim anything except for the front air dam.
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jeepsterchris
Member
Don't I wish. I have a 2013 (Oct '12 build date) with the good old fashioned "trim it yourself" pinch weld.:icon_crazy:
davantalus
Member
So many great replies. Totally going for it. Thanks for all the anecdotes gents.
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davantalus
Member
Trimmed fenders last weekend. Installed wheel spacers on this weekend. Woo! Getting closer.
davantalus
Member
Ok here's my current checklist:
Am I forgetting anything?
Done - Trimmed Fenders
Done - Rubi Rails (Trimmed 2inches)
Done - Pinch seam (Lucky, trimmed from factory)
Done - AEV Tuner (ordered anyway)
Done - Wheel Spacers (1.5" installed)
Todo - Front Coil Spacers (sitting on my work bench)
Todo - Trim front bumper
Done - Rubi Rails (Trimmed 2inches)
Done - Pinch seam (Lucky, trimmed from factory)
Done - AEV Tuner (ordered anyway)
Done - Wheel Spacers (1.5" installed)
Todo - Front Coil Spacers (sitting on my work bench)
Todo - Trim front bumper
Am I forgetting anything?
Hack12
New member
Gussets for your axle knuckles and a stronger tire carrier for your spare would be ideal.
Obviously, the tire carrier would only apply if you actually run a spare. However, the gussets are pretty important for someone running 35's or bigger. Even on pavement you can damage your JK's axle knuckles quite easily with larger tires. Gussets are totally worth every cent of their cheap price tag!
http://www.offroadevolution.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=EVO-AXLEGUSSETS
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OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
What's wrong with the factory tire carrier?
newtdog
Member
X2.....If you buy an aftermarket rim with more back spacing you'll be fine. If you run the stock rim, you'll probably need a tire extension.
I ran one just like this back in the day.
It's made by MBRP
2010 MANGO TANGO SPORT JKU
davantalus
Member
Thanks for remembering the spare situation guys.
My buddy gave me an adapter for the stock carrier... but I'll investigate whether the tire fits without it first. I'm running bumperless, so that's a good start, I figure I may have to trim the bumpstops?
An eVo or GR carrier is next on the list of bottomless purchases.
My buddy gave me an adapter for the stock carrier... but I'll investigate whether the tire fits without it first. I'm running bumperless, so that's a good start, I figure I may have to trim the bumpstops?
An eVo or GR carrier is next on the list of bottomless purchases.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
nope just bolt up the spare. you want the tire to be snug/firm agaisnt the rubber tailgate bumpstop things.
Hack12
New member
Now that you mention it, since installing my new wheels, my bump-stops aren't even close to the tire rubber anymore. I am running the 15x10 Fuel Revolvers with a -43 offset and approx. 3.5" of backspacing. There's a good inch of separation between the bump-stop and tire now.
My carrier has been fine, isn't loose, and doesn't rattle. I've been running it this way for about 6 months now.
Will I be okay leaving it like this or do they sell some kind of spacers that you would recommend?