Factory rims. 3 inch lift. 285/70r17 Ridge Grapplers

[JEdgar]

We did try without them. It did rub. I'm glad though we only had to go with 1/4 inch. I didnt want the tires to stick out from the fenders that much.

Mind if I ask where it was rubbing, the body or knuckle/upper control arm? Doing this to my wife's truck this weekend. Thanks

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[Brad David]

Mind if I ask where it was rubbing, the body or knuckle/upper control arm? Doing this to my wife's truck this weekend. Thanks

It rubbed on the control arm without the 1/4" spacers

 

[JEdgar]

It rubbed on the control arm without the 1/4" spacers

Thanks. That's what I was worried about. Looks like I need to track down some spacers.

 

[rangerdrive]

Awesome setup man! This exactly what I want to do with mine. I like the factory rims but I want a lift and the bigger tires.

Love the look, very nice!

 

[Jabo3318]

Factory 17 inch magnetic rims
3 inch ready lift leveling kit
285/70r17 Ridge Grapplers
1/4 inch spacers in the front.
No rubbing. Quiet ride. Love the look!!!@

How is the ride quality now after the level?

 

[Brad David]

How is the ride quality now after the level?

Its slight stiffer. But really quiet!

 

[FlRanger]

It rubbed on the control arm without the 1/4" spacers

Why do some people say spacers are bad? I had planned to run that same set-up but didn’t want to run spacers. Nitto also doesn’t make a 275, only 265 or 285. After seeing urs I want 285!

What’s the deal with spacers?

 

[Brad David]

Why do some people say spacers are bad? I had planned to run that same set-up but didn’t want to run spacers. Nitto also doesn’t make a 275, only 265 or 285. After seeing urs I want 285!

What’s the deal with spacers?

Talking to my guy who did my set up, he said with these smaller trucks, spacers weren't a big deal. I guess the more weight the more risk for tearing something up. I dont know.

 

[FlRanger]

Talking to my guy who did my set up, he said with these smaller trucks, spacers weren't a big deal. I guess the more weight the more risk for tearing something up. I dont know.

Did you use extended wheel studs?

 

[Brad David]

Did you use extended wheel studs?

We did not.

 

[atowildcat]

Talking to my guy who did my set up, he said with these smaller trucks, spacers weren't a big deal. I guess the more weight the more risk for tearing something up. I dont know.

I ran spacers on my Wrangler with bigger tires. They were bigger - 1.5" and my ball joints wore out early (less than 30k miles). 1/4" is a lot smaller so maybe not as much stress

 

[FlRanger]

It rubbed on the control arm without the 1/4" spacers

Would taking out or adjusting the crash bar solve the rubbing ?

Also can you give an update, how many miles, any issues, did you have to tighten any lug nuts ?

 

[FlRanger]

Did the same thing...

 

[WhiteLightning19]

How big of a gas mileage hit did you take with the lift and those massive tires?

 

[FlRanger]

How big of a gas mileage hit did you take with the lift and those massive tires?

Not really sure but it’s nothing crazy. Maybe a mile or two.

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