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Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5165 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 8:28 pm to
A little. All I can find is people talking about 2012 models.
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5165 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 8:28 pm to
I already have rubicon wheels as I have a hard rock. I want to run a larger tire on the HR wheels.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79876 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 8:30 pm to
quote:

I already have rubicon wheels as I have a hard rock. I want to run a larger tire on the HR wheels.




I think the rubicon wheels have the right backspace to run 33's without a lift (or spacers).

Kind of pointless for the price; but that is usually the case for a Jeep.
Posted by Curdoglsu
Member since Sep 2009
391 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 8:44 pm to
I think the hard rock rims can handle 33 or 34 inch ties without much of an issue. I think 34s may need something (lift and/or spacers) but check with someone who does it. I am in the same boat. Looking to upgrade 2016 JKURHR tires.
Posted by tWildcat
Verona, KY
Member since Oct 2014
20274 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 8:53 pm to
Getting new Tires for my Wrangler this month. Gonna save this thread.
This post was edited on 11/7/17 at 8:54 pm
Posted by MrSmith
Member since Sep 2009
8319 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:02 pm to
quote:

Phil's the man

Dude has helped me out on so many occasions
Posted by Day to Day
Texas
Member since Jul 2017
153 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:05 pm to
Curious on what was done to get rid of death wobble. My 13 is starting to do that at around 40mph
Posted by MrSmith
Member since Sep 2009
8319 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:06 pm to
quote:

I think the hard rock rims can handle 33 or 34 inch ties without much of an issue

I have 35s on my rubicon with 1.25" spacers and no issues whatsoever. I don't have the stock bumper though so that dumb plastic skid/wind shield may rub some
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79876 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:06 pm to
Changed the trackbar bolt.

Or I should say, used the right size trackbar bolt.


Do yourself a favor. Go to Fastenal and ask for a 9/16 x 4" shouldered bolt with fine threads, grade 8 and locking nut. Replace the 14mm one. Will solve all your problems unless it has gotten to the point of messing up the ball joints and/or trackbar sleeve.
This post was edited on 11/7/17 at 9:13 pm
Posted by Day to Day
Texas
Member since Jul 2017
153 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:14 pm to
Thanks for the info. Just starting to shake but want to fix before it gets worse
Posted by MrSmith
Member since Sep 2009
8319 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:16 pm to
Do you have a lift or is this stock parts?
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
40532 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:16 pm to
I had death wobble issues bad on my 04 WJ. Turned out to be something or other with the tracbar. Not sure if it was a size issue with my lift or the bushings, can’t remember, but Searcher’s figured it out for me. It was riding so much better, that I ended up selling it shorty after while it still worked.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
79876 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:18 pm to
quote:

Thanks for the info. Just starting to shake but want to fix before it gets worse


Honestly, it sucks, but replace the ball joints, trackbar (with proper bolts); and a new steering stabilizer (fox is my suggestion).

Most people will call me out on the steering stabilizer and it is fair. I just rather dampen the feel from shitty Louisiana roads.
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5165 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:18 pm to
I have 35s on my rubicon with 1.25" spacers and no issues whatsoever. I don't have the stock bumper though so that dumb plastic skid/wind shield may rub some


You are running 35's with no lift only spacers on a Rubi? 2 or 4 door?
Posted by HooDooWitch
TD Bronze member
Member since Sep 2009
11378 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:21 pm to
Trade that pile in on a Sierra All Terrain. It will be the best decision you'll ever make.
Posted by gsvar2004
Member since Nov 2007
8894 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:23 pm to
You'll have to run spacers. Even my 285s rubbed without spacers on stock rubi wheels.
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5165 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:25 pm to
quote:

Sierra All Terrain


No thanks
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5165 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:27 pm to
quote:

You'll have to run spacers. Even my 285s rubbed without spacers on stock rubi wheels.


I'm good with running spacers even the leveling kit. I just want to know if that would be enough or would I need to run a full 2-2.5" lift being 285/75/r17 compared to 285/70/r17.
Posted by MrSmith
Member since Sep 2009
8319 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:45 pm to
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You are running 35's with no lift only spacers on a Rubi? 2 or 4 door?

'16 JKUR with a leveling kit had no rubbing. Had that setup for almost a year until recently. I just installed a 2.5" kit over the summer.
Posted by MrSmith
Member since Sep 2009
8319 posts
Posted on 11/7/17 at 9:47 pm to
quote:

I'm good with running spacers even the leveling kit. I just want to know if that would be enough or would I need to run a full 2-2.5" lift being 285/75/r17 compared to 285/70/r17.

Youll be completely fine with spacers
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