38s on 3.5" What rubs?

[Roky]

I think I made up my mind and might try it tonight. I'll tape off the corner area I want to trim off, draw my cut on the tape, use a cutting wheel to remove the corner and then use a grinder to shape it and smooth it out....prime, paint. Sounds easy enough. Its not like the rear of the tub is going to completely come apart, right?!?!?! LOL

I did this on mine, it’s not to bad to do, the only extra thing I did was fill the pinch with j b weld, sanded and painted it.

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[4xnaz]

Yeah let me know what/how you do it!

Not bad for a quick hack job. In actuality, I cut about an inch off the corner but after using the sanding wheel to sculpt it, about an additional 1/2 was removed. Sanded, primed and painted with just some satin black for the time being.

 

[4xnaz]

I did this on mine, it’s not to bad to do, the only extra thing I did was fill the pinch with j b weld, sanded and painted it.

Great idea using the JBweld in the cut. I'll have to add that.

 

[TTEChris]

Thanks,

Yeah I am trying to avoid the drag link vs frame fight, lol. Thanks for the info. I have a message out to roam, they say their flip link will work on a stock height JLUR, I will keep you posted on my finds. FYI, the flip link made a huge difference on being able to turn while locked up in 4 low, all the way tell it hits the frame, lol! Might be time to sell the flip link and go hydro.

The ROAM draglink flip easily clears the frame on my setup with a couple inches to spare

 

[TDS]

The ROAM draglink flip easily clears the frame on my setup with a couple inches to spare

Good to know! How long have you had it? How is the quality?
Thanks for the info.
Also how did you purchase it? Says it out of stock on the website, Went to their contact tab and sent them an email with no response and they don't provide a phone number, just a note saying to email. Makes me a little iffy and worried about customer service if there a issue down the road.

 

[LunchBoxFab]

I’m not talking about the fender FLARES. I’m talking about the actual fenders where he has to cut the bottom metal corner hitting his rear tire.

I think I made up my mind and might try it tonight. I'll tape off the corner area I want to trim off, draw my cut on the tape, use a cutting wheel to remove the corner and then use a grinder to shape it and smooth it out....prime, paint. Sounds easy enough. Its not like the rear of the tub is going to completely come apart, right?!?!?! LOL

just curious, why cut instead of bend?

im considering this mod too, but my 37s tuck JUST right on the lift - i have yet to offroad it though...

 

[TTEChris]

Good to know! How long have you had it? How is the quality?
Thanks for the info.
Also how did you purchase it? Says it out of stock on the website, Went to their contact tab and sent them an email with no response and they don't provide a phone number, just a note saying to email. Makes me a little iffy and worried about customer service if there a issue down the road.

I've had their draglink on my JL for about a year now. I was one of their early product "testers", so I did not pay for it. The version I have on in that picture does not have the forged ends. I recently received/installed what I believe is their production version that has forged ends with pre-load adjustment for the balljoints. Both pre-production, and production parts I received are really nice/quality parts
The Roam kit does have you drill the knuckle, but they include a nice jig that makes it extremely easy even with a battery operated drill. If you've ever hand drilled a JK knuckle you know how much of a pain in the ass it is. The new alloy knuckle with the jig makes it a 5 minute job.

Not sure if this helps anyone, but with 40's I had to cut a little in front of the wheel as well. This picture was taken before I added bumpstops, but now I'm limited my the top of the seam. I didn't want to cut into that just to gain 1/4-1/2" more travel(Where my coilovers would bottom out). The red marks are approx where I cut.

 

[4xnaz]

just curious, why cut instead of bend?

im considering this mod too, but my 37s tuck JUST right on the lift - i have yet to offroad it though...

I figured that by cutting and grinding that I would be able to shape the line better than by folding the corners. Also didnt want to risk spider cracking the paint at the fold, whereas on a cut, it's easier to clean up the area to prevent future paint damage in my opinion.

 

[LunchBoxFab]

I figured that by cutting and grinding that I would be able to shape the line better than by folding the corners. Also didnt want to risk spider cracking the paint at the fold, whereas on a cut, it's easier to clean up the area to prevent future paint damage in my opinion.

i guess youre right, you could cut that as cold as possible to keep as much of the paint intact as possible. i could really damage the paint if the bend doesnt go exactly as planned.

thanks,

 

[LunchBoxFab]

I’m stuffed in there pretty good, so I plan on leaving that lunch weld intact for the foreseeable future.

EDIT: i realize this does not fit in this thread - sorry this is 37s and no lift with stock bumps

 

[TDS]

I’m stuffed in there pretty good, so I plan on leaving that lunch weld intact for the foreseeable future.

EDIT: i realize this does not fit in this thread - sorry this is 37s and no lift with stock bumps

Off topic, what are the specs on the Hutchinson wheels? I have been on the fence on buying a set, do you like them?

 

[LunchBoxFab]

Off topic, what are the specs on the Hutchinson wheels? I have been on the fence on buying a set, do you like them?

i like them alot. the low pressure capability is great!! the peace of mind at single digit air pressures several hours away from home is great.
these are 17x8 with 4.63" backspacing. they are expensive and heavy, but they definitely serve a purpose as a easily balanced, DOT approved, true double bead lock.

 

[LunchBoxFab]

Off topic, what are the specs on the Hutchinson wheels? I have been on the fence on buying a set, do you like them?

Here’s a good back spacing shot for your review.

 

[TDS]

Here’s a good back spacing shot for your review.

Thanks! That looks close to where the line of my tires are now

 

[Roky]

I think I made up my mind and might try it tonight. I'll tape off the corner area I want to trim off, draw my cut on the tape, use a cutting wheel to remove the corner and then use a grinder to shape it and smooth it out....prime, paint. Sounds easy enough. Its not like the rear of the tub is going to completely come apart, right?!?!?! LOL

I forgot to mention what I used to paint pinch seam with, this is spot on color match.

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