GATORB8
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Well, I've managed to create a tire cleaner with the Rugged Ridge HD Full Width front bumper, the "high clearance ends" are rubbing even without turn at full stuff on the ramp. So on the ramp, I'm currently bumper limited and it looks like I've got a decent amount to go before lifting a tire. Also gonna have worse clearance issues with the wheel turned.
I was in the Jeep on the ramp, so I couldn't tell how close to the front bump stop I was, but attached are pics of the issue. Was hoping someone's had a similiar issue before and knows how much clearance I really need.
Specs: JLURe - 2" spacer, 2" bumps, 2" sways (disconnected), Mopar LCAs, RC adjustible TB, 3-4.5 Bilstein 5100s (should be at full compression right on the bumpstops), 35x12.50R17 KO2s, +18 mm offset on the wheels.
I MIGHT be able to get away with about a 1/4" spacer between the frame horns and the bumper. The overrider and winch plate reinforcement brackets both mount to the rear face of the frame horns, so I may have to oval out some of the holes to make that happen. A little worried about rigidity, but I could notch the bottom of the bumper ends, not sure that gives me enough clearance.
Could go to all adjustible front control arms and shorten them to move the axle back in the arc of travel ($$$$ obviously).
Thoughts? Am I just SOL, and need to swap the brand new bumper for a stubby?
EDIT: While looking at control arms, it made me think about "geometry correction brackets". Pretty obvious my tires are moving forward in the arc, and lowering the CA mounting points may put me in a position where it's moving rearward at the top of the arc.
I was in the Jeep on the ramp, so I couldn't tell how close to the front bump stop I was, but attached are pics of the issue. Was hoping someone's had a similiar issue before and knows how much clearance I really need.
Specs: JLURe - 2" spacer, 2" bumps, 2" sways (disconnected), Mopar LCAs, RC adjustible TB, 3-4.5 Bilstein 5100s (should be at full compression right on the bumpstops), 35x12.50R17 KO2s, +18 mm offset on the wheels.
I MIGHT be able to get away with about a 1/4" spacer between the frame horns and the bumper. The overrider and winch plate reinforcement brackets both mount to the rear face of the frame horns, so I may have to oval out some of the holes to make that happen. A little worried about rigidity, but I could notch the bottom of the bumper ends, not sure that gives me enough clearance.
Could go to all adjustible front control arms and shorten them to move the axle back in the arc of travel ($$$$ obviously).
Thoughts? Am I just SOL, and need to swap the brand new bumper for a stubby?
EDIT: While looking at control arms, it made me think about "geometry correction brackets". Pretty obvious my tires are moving forward in the arc, and lowering the CA mounting points may put me in a position where it's moving rearward at the top of the arc.
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