2018 jl front fender rub

[TheAnimal]

[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]Few weeks back I purchased a left over 2018 sport s with a mopar 2.5 lift kit with mopar off road wheels 77072494AB and 35/12.50/R17 falken wildpeak at3s. This week I noticed that the front fenders are losing rivits behind the wheel at the bottom of the fenders on both sides. My guess it the tire has to be hitting it. Now I’m new to this so I may be missing something that’s why I’m looking for some insight. I haven’t gone off-road just normal driving and I haven’t tried to show off by climbing anything. Literally normal driving. When I’m out of the truck and turn the wheel I don’t see how they would be hitting the lower rear of the fender but I found a rivit wedged between the body and the rock rail inches behind the fender bottom. What do you think

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[TheAnimal]

Moderator perhaps this topic should be moved ??? Not sure thanks

 

[The Fixer]

I see the dealership removed the flaps that are usually on the Sport that covers the back of the fog lights in the front bumper and goes up to meet the fender...maybe the little nutserts are popping out from there and then tossed over the tire to get wedged where you mentioned?

 

[TheAnimal]

I see the dealership removed the flaps that are usually on the Sport that covers the back of the fog lights in the front bumper and goes up to meet the fender...maybe the little nutserts are popping out from there and then tossed over the tire to get wedged where you mentioned?

I keep my Jeep in a different location so I’ll take pics when I am there for more detail. I literally see the rivets missing from the lower part of the fender behind the tires. Thanks for responding man I appreciate it.

 

[TheAnimal]

Pics show same four plastic rivets popped behind each front wheel

 

[Jerrybizzle]

The ones on the bumper appear to be from the goofy air diffuser deal that was removed. The ones on the flare are more alarming. Have someone turn full lock and watch if/where the tire is rubbing. You may need an adjustable front track bar to re-center the front axle.
Look directly at your Jeep from the front and see if one wheel is obviously sticking out more than the other. Can also be measured. If so, the lift shifts the axle to one side, which can be corrected.

 

[word302]

Pics show same four plastic rivets popped behind each front wheel

I highly doubt your tires took those rivets out on the street.

 

[TheAnimal]

I highly doubt your tires took those rivets out on the street.

I know lol. It will show itself some time I guess. I haven’t had her off-road yet

 

[TheAnimal]

The ones on the bumper appear to be from the goofy air diffuser deal that was removed. The ones on the flare are more alarming. Have someone turn full lock and watch if/where the tire is rubbing. You may need an adjustable front track bar to re-center the front axle.
Look directly at your Jeep from the front and see if one wheel is obviously sticking out more than the other. Can also be measured. If so, the lift shifts the axle to one side, which can be corrected.

This was all confirmed after talking to another member last night. And yes it’s def off. I’ll confront the dealer with my issues and see what they will let me do lol. I’ll try to be nice and stay positive and educate them quietly

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