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Hey guys, got a rubicon. Has 35s with a 2” Rubicon express lift. I want to go to 37s. Which would normally be fine, but I’m 20x12” wheels. I think I’m gonna need about 1” to clear on turns. I really don’t wanna buy a whole new lift with shocks etc. can I stack a 1” spacer on the ones I have now? I have one I wheel, this is the only gonna go over the biggest speed bumps in the mall parking lot. Thanks in advance. Any advice would be great.
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Shouldn't need any more space on a Rubicon. 37s clear a stock so 2 inch lifted should give no issue.

Edit: I guess you could be running some crazy back spacing but seems unlikely.
 

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Hey guys, got a rubicon. Has 35s with a 2” Rubicon express lift. I want to go to 37s. Which would normally be fine, but I’m 20x12” wheels. I think I’m gonna need about 1” to clear on turns. I really don’t wanna buy a whole new lift with shocks etc. can I stack a 1” spacer on the ones I have now? I have one I wheel, this is the only gonna go over the biggest speed bumps in the mall parking lot. Thanks in advance. Any advice would be great.
I'm on 37's with the 2" Mopar lift on my JTR, but my wheels are 17x9.5 with -18 mm offset on 37x12.5x17 tires. I have zero rubbing at full steering lock-out.

I had 37's on my '18 JLUR, which also had the 2" Mopar lift. On that one, I had 20x9 rims (can't recall the offset) on 37x12.5x20 tires, also with zero rubbing at full steering lock-out.
 
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Here is my clearance. I just can’t believe 37”s are gonna clear.
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Here is my clearance. I just can’t believe 37”s are gonna clear.
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Not gonna lie that looks pretty tight I've seen guys in person run 39s and one guy on 40's on a 2.5 inch lift with little to no rub,but granted they did run the fender chop kit from American adventure labs though
 

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It looks close, but should still clear as long as you aren't lying that the biggest bump is a speed bump. I ran 37s no lift even off road and was fine as long as the sway bar was connected. The only way I could see it not fit would be if you have some crazy offset or backspacing pushing them extremely out. If so then you may just need to chop the end off the rubi rails.
 

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I think a fender chop/inner fender replacement would give you the clearance you are looking for. Also adding a half inch spacer shouldn't be a problem either.
 

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I'm on 37's with the 2" Mopar lift on my JTR, but my wheels are 17x9.5 with -18 mm offset on 37x12.5x17 tires. I have zero rubbing at full steering lock-out.

I had 37's on my '18 JLUR, which also had the 2" Mopar lift. On that one, I had 20x9 rims (can't recall the offset) on 37x12.5x20 tires, also with zero rubbing at full steering lock-out.
I have 1.5" of clearance between my tire and Rubi rails at full lock-out with my 37's. I have never had any issues with clearance.

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I have 1.5" of clearance between my tire and Rubi rails at full lock-out with my 37's. I have never had any issues with clearance.

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Nice….how wide are your wheels? Mine are 20x12
 

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I recently added a set of these 1/2" spacers to the front of mine, wanted to offset the droop created by all the weight on the front end (skid, bumper, winch, kitchen sink). Theyre dirt cheap and worked great, might be something to consider.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/tera...-spring-spacer-load-leveling-kit-1155110.html
That's why I put the Daystar 3/4" spacers on mine.
I'm interested in how you mounted the kitchen sink, however, and how you plumbed it.
I used a cast iron one from an old farm house though - maybe that's it.
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