Question about clearance issues

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jakesna

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I have already read the JK Newbie FAQ about wheels, but I would like to get some response from those who have purchased these brands before.

I am planning on a 3.5in suspension lift by rough country with the exhaust extension to help with clearance issues, and to run 35's with 17in pro comp's.

But do I really need the exhaust extension if its going to be used for mainly on road use?
knowing these specs would there be any issues of rubbing? (My jeep has bushwacker flat fenders flares also)
With a 4.75 offset, would that create a wider stance or more narrow with these tires?
Lastly, is there anything that I'm missing or advise I add if I go ahead with this set up? Are Inner C Gusset's needed? Just remember this is not a rockcralwer more of a daily driver with seldom offroading.
Any bad news heard about these products?

Here are the wheel specs: Series 7005 - Flat Black Alloy Wheel
17x9 wheel size
5x5 bolt pattern
-6mm offset
4.75" backspacing

Here are the tire specs: Kumho Road Venture MT KL71
LT315/70R17
 
jakesna said:
I have already read the JK Newbie FAQ about wheels, but I would like to get some response from those who have purchased these brands before.

I am planning on a 3.5in suspension lift by rough country with the exhaust extension to help with clearance issues, and to run 35's with 17in pro comp's.

But do I really need the exhaust extension if its going to be used for mainly on road use?
knowing these specs would there be any issues of rubbing? (My jeep has bushwacker flat fenders flares also)
With a 4.75 offset, would that create a wider stance or more narrow with these tires?
Lastly, is there anything that I'm missing or advise I add if I go ahead with this set up? Are Inner C Gusset's needed? Just remember this is not a rockcralwer more of a daily driver with seldom offroading.
Any bad news heard about these products?

Here are the wheel specs: Series 7005 - Flat Black Alloy Wheel
17x9 wheel size
5x5 bolt pattern
-6mm offset
4.75" backspacing

Here are the tire specs: Kumho Road Venture MT KL71
LT315/70R17
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Why such a big lift for 35's? You can run 35's on 2in of lift with your flatties, if it's for mostly on road your better off lower and you'll save money on drive shafts, exhaust ext, yet I'd still recommend axle C gussets, your jeep will still go anywhere
 
jakesna said:
I have already read the JK Newbie FAQ about wheels, but I would like to get some response from those who have purchased these brands before.

I am planning on a 3.5in suspension lift by rough country with the exhaust extension to help with clearance issues, and to run 35's with 17in pro comp's.

But do I really need the exhaust extension if its going to be used for mainly on road use?
knowing these specs would there be any issues of rubbing? (My jeep has bushwacker flat fenders flares also)
With a 4.75 offset, would that create a wider stance or more narrow with these tires?
Lastly, is there anything that I'm missing or advise I add if I go ahead with this set up? Are Inner C Gusset's needed? Just remember this is not a rockcralwer more of a daily driver with seldom offroading.
Any bad news heard about these products?

Here are the wheel specs: Series 7005 - Flat Black Alloy Wheel
17x9 wheel size
5x5 bolt pattern
-6mm offset
4.75" backspacing

Here are the tire specs: Kumho Road Venture MT KL71
LT315/70R17
Click to expand...

If you're gonna run on the roads Id def save soem serious money and buy a spcer lift to run 35's. I wouldnt bother with inner c's if you're not gonna play off road. as for offset, I think you're fine with what you've mentioned. you'll look right. You really could run 35's with no lift on flat fenders if you don't hit the trails.
 
liljohn850 said:
If you're gonna run on the roads Id def save soem serious money and buy a spcer lift to run 35's. I wouldnt bother with inner c's if you're not gonna play off road. as for offset, I think you're fine with what you've mentioned. you'll look right. You really could run 35's with no lift on flat fenders if you don't hit the trails.
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You can bend a C just by hitting a good bump on the highway easier than you can off road with 35's
 
liljohn850 said:
If you're gonna run on the roads Id def save soem serious money and buy a spcer lift to run 35's. I wouldnt bother with inner c's if you're not gonna play off road. as for offset, I think you're fine with what you've mentioned. you'll look right. You really could run 35's with no lift on flat fenders if you don't hit the trails.
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Get the C-Gussets because it's just a matter of time before you get the call of the wild and decide to play off-road. Better to be safe than sorry.
 
Welcome Jake. In response to your questions about products. I would suggest you steer clear from the Rough Country lift. The name is right it's ROUGH. Their lifts are not good quality. If you are looking for a good ride I would recommend purchasing 3" EVO plush ride coils, get some extended bump stops and pair them with some Rancho 7000 shocks. You WON'T be disappointed. All of that will get you a great ride for about what you'd pay for the Rough Country lift.

Except it will be a quality ride, if that means anything to you. As far as the exhaust spacer, if you aren't doing any off-roading and you go with the 3" coils you should be okay. The issue is when your wheels articulate your front driveshaft will contact the exhaust and cause MAJOR issues. But if you're just driving on the road you'll be fine for a while.

And I would also add C gussets as the other folks suggested.
 
10frank9 said:
Welcome Jake. In response to your questions about products. I would suggest you steer clear from the Rough Country lift. The name is right it's ROUGH. Their lifts are not good quality. If you are looking for a good ride I would recommend purchasing 3" EVO plush ride coils, get some extended bump stops and pair them with some Rancho 7000 shocks. You WON'T be disappointed. All of that will get you a great ride for about what you'd pay for the Rough Country lift.

Except it will be a quality ride, if that means anything to you. As far as the exhaust spacer, if you aren't doing any off-roading and you go with the 3" coils you should be okay. The issue is when your wheels articulate your front driveshaft will contact the exhaust and cause MAJOR issues. But if you're just driving on the road you'll be fine for a while.

And I would also add C gussets as the other folks suggested.
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Take this man's advice go evo! And you won't have to regret it like I do.. :banghead:
 
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After a little reflection on my late night keyboard commado-ness....get inner c's. its cheap insurance.
 
jakesna said:
I have already read the JK Newbie FAQ about wheels, but I would like to get some response from those who have purchased these brands before.

I am planning on a 3.5in suspension lift by rough country with the exhaust extension to help with clearance issues, and to run 35's with 17in pro comp's.

But do I really need the exhaust extension if its going to be used for mainly on road use?
knowing these specs would there be any issues of rubbing? (My jeep has bushwacker flat fenders flares also)
With a 4.75 offset, would that create a wider stance or more narrow with these tires?
Lastly, is there anything that I'm missing or advise I add if I go ahead with this set up? Are Inner C Gusset's needed? Just remember this is not a rockcralwer more of a daily driver with seldom offroading.
Any bad news heard about these products?

Here are the wheel specs: Series 7005 - Flat Black Alloy Wheel
17x9 wheel size
5x5 bolt pattern
-6mm offset
4.75" backspacing

Here are the tire specs: Kumho Road Venture MT KL71
LT315/70R17
Click to expand...

I'm running a 2.5" spacer lift with 35's and it is a perfect set up in my opinion! Plus the spacer lift is not costly!


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