Fsttanks
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- First Name
- Tony
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- Jul 15, 2020
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- Palm Springs Ca.
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- 2013 JKU / 2014 JK / 2020 JLUR
Yes I agree if you want the wheels to sit in the same relationship to the frame as they do with the Rubicons. There is also no argument with that the JLs needs a 1.5-2” lift to not contact the tire to the fenders.Rubicon axles are 1.5" wider
You will need +25 wheel offset on non rubicon Jeep to have your wheels sit the same in relation to the frame.
I do agree that -12 offset on Rubicon looks bad and even with lift you can cause damage to flares with enought articulation.
My intended point was that one does not necessarily need “spacer” to fit and run 315 “35s” with stock rims on a JL to avoid “frame” contact. The JL axels are .75” shorter on the ends (1.5” overall shorter) compared to the JLR axles. At full wheel lock, stock ride heigh, with 315s “35s” on stock rims the JLRs have slightly more then 1.5” of space between the closest points of contact with the wheels. Remove the .75” differences and there is still plenty of room between the closest contact points.
*Given this might no be enough extra room for some because of regional needs and concerns.
Below are from my JLUR with 315 “35s” on stock rims at full wheel lock. It is clear that even with the .75” shorter axles ends of the JL that one should have sufficient room for 315 “35s” on non JLR Wranglers.
Tire turned inward toward sway bar.
Distance from tire to frame
Distance from tire to lower control arm.
Shown with tires straight on my JLUR. The tires stick out past the flares ~.5” . The JL with its tires siting inboard by .75” with stock rims and 315 “35s” fit more flush with the flares. Granted this is not the “look” some want but that is not my point.
I will endeavor to take the same photos of my friends with a 2019 JL Sport and 2020 JLU Willys(this we know has the rear gen3 D44 like the JLRs). Both are running 315s on stock rims, though both now minor lifts to clear the fender so the result may be skewed slightly.
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