3in lift with 32 on 97+

[KSXJ]

How much rubbing with 3in and 32in tires???? Anyone running this setup now or have tried running this setup?

 

[Skullver]

you will need to get rims with different backspacing to avoid tire rub on front at the lower control arm, otherwise minor trimming will clear easily. I have 3.5" and 32" dunlop mud rovers, trimmed front and nothing in back, use bumpstops.

 

[Craig96_XJ]

it all depends on what lift and how much it actually yields- my rustys 3" lift measured out to be ~3" front and 4" rear, and ive only got 31's but i know for a fact that 32's would stuff nicely, as the 31's have PLENTY of room, but maybe im just lucky

 

[KSXJ]

Don't think that stock rims will be able to do it? Is the rubbing from when you turn or flex?

 

[HotChiliRam]

With Stock backspacing you will rub the lower control arm, I rub the lower control arm with 245/70 R16 (nearly 30x9.5)on stock Classic rims.
You can:
1 Buy a new set of wheels with different backspacing or
2 Buy a set of 1" or 1 1/2" spacers.

I don't have a clue if you can or cannot fit 32's with 3" of lift. But some of the XJ guru's in here may have the right answer to that.

 

[jeepkid2000]

my 33s rub with 6" lift. they rub the flares when flexed, and rub the LCAs when turning sharp; ive also added a nut to each stop on both sides and still rubs a little.(33x13.50r15 with 3.75 bs)
hope that helps

 

[ks92xj]

I have 4" lift, no flares, trimed, 4" backspacing, 3" of extra bumpstops, 32's and I still need to chop the lower front off my fender to get rid of all rubbing.

 

[rokclimbertx]

4.5+" lift, 31's (32's after finished trimming), 4.25 backspacing, no flares (trimming right now)... turning i rub LCAs, flexing i rub rear front fenders & back not too bad... the trimming and bumpstops will fix all that...

so, with 3" & 32's expect rubbing until you 1) get backspaced wheels 2) add bumpstops 3) trim... HTH

 

[Red97XJ]

I have the RE 3.5 6030. I run 32" GY MTR's on a 15x8 with 3.75BS, rubbed like mad, even tore a flare off and bent a front fender. Moved and trimmed the front flares/fenders, bumpstops on rear. Works AWESOME now.

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hope that helps,
Jason

 

[FitchVA]

heck, i rub my 32's with a 4.5" lift. i've since added more bumpstop and solved that issue.

 

[88XJScott]

A big aspect is what tires you choose. I run 32x11.50 Mickey Thompson MTX's on 15x8's with 4" of backspacing. I have a RE 3.5 super ride kit on my 99, they rub a little when I am turning and flexed a little, but Mickey's are notorious for being smaller than their rating. You can run up to like a 31.5" tall tire without trimming any metal, just some plastic. My MTX's are rated at 31.7" so I bet a true 32 would rub pretty good...

 

[60thAnivrsryXJ]

I have 265/75-R16 (about 31.5") on stock 16" jeep wheels on my '01 with a skykacker 3" lift and have never had any problems with them rubbing on anything in any situation on the road. However, since I put the lift and tires on I haven't had a chance to get into a situation offroad wich will flex my suspension a lot so I don't know what will happpen then.

 

[HotChiliRam]

I have 265/75-R16 (about 31.5") on stock 16" jeep wheels on my '01 with a skykacker 3" lift and have never had any problems with them rubbing on anything in any situation on the road. However, since I put the lift and tires on I haven't had a chance to get into a situation offroad wich will flex my suspension a lot so I don't know what will happpen then.

In that situation they will rub. I rub my 245/70 R16 with a bb.

 

[XJ_ranger]

at 6" and 33's, i rub at ride height with no trimming on the fenders....