AEV 2” Spacer Lift doesn’t clear 35s

[RCKLNDR]

I was performing some clearance checks prior to getting my JT out on the trails and found an unexpected clearance issue. The AEV 2” spacer lift does specify that it will clear 35s on a Sport but that is not the case in my application.

Prior to full bump, the front tire is getting into the flare. At full bump, there is a zero percent chance the flare would survive turning the wheel.
I recall having this kind of trial and error when I was doing frankenlifts on my JKs, but wasn’t expecting issues with an out of the box kit.

At this point, I’m either going to have to chop the flares or install longer bumpstops. Either route is going to add unexpected costs.

This is just an FYI for anyone considering this kit. To get all the facts out there, my wheels are 17x9 w/ 4.75 BS. I imagine AEV tested the fitment with ~5.75” BS on an 8.5” wide wheel which may have allowed the tire to land inside the flare, but it seems that would still be cutting it too close.

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[Jay Gatsby]

I'm not familiar with their spacer lift. Did it come with new bump stops?

Edit: OK, I see it does. Looking at their website, it says "minor trimming may also be required."

 

[Jerhemi]

Looks like you gotta trim

 

[Mac]

One of the downsides of running wheels with an offset that puts the tires well past the edge of the fenders.

 

[RCKLNDR]

I'm not familiar with their spacer lift. Did it come with new bump stops?

Edit: OK, I see it does. Looking at their website, it says "minor trimming may also be required."

Yeah, it did. And they were a PITA to install. I wish I would’ve just tapped the perches and used hockey pucks. It would’ve been so much easier to tinker.

 

[RCKLNDR]

One of the downsides of running wheels with an offset that puts the tires well past the edge of the fenders.

I’d be very interested to see if 35 cleared at full stuff on AEV wheels.

 

[Tuggernuts]

Are the fender flares on the Willys different than the Rubicon or Mojave?

 

[RCKLNDR]

Are the fender flares on the Willys different than the Rubicon or Mojave?

They are sport flares.

 

[Tuggernuts]

They are sport flares.

It really doesn’t matter. AEV says they should fit, unless your wheel offset is way off.

 

[A-Train]

I’m confused as to this thread. I put 35”’s on prior to the lift and they cleared components. only touched fender at full flex. First remove that euro bumper thing that connects the bumper to the Front fender. Then you should be good.

 

[RCKLNDR]

I’m confused as to this thread. I put 35”’s on prior to the lift and they cleared components. only touched fender at full flex. First remove that euro bumper thing that connects the bumper to the Front fender. Then you should be good.

I have a stubby front bumper. That’s not the issue. I’ll need at least another inch of bumpstop to keep from tearing off the flare.

 

[A-Train]

Yeah you’re 100% correct your offset means you’re definitely going to wreck the fender. Since you have the two piece fenders best bet may be separating it and removing the plastic lower with the high lift light kit. It looks cool and wouldn’t require removing and changing the lift kit.

 

[Silvertruck]

Not helpful to the subject but i have to call out those tires. They look really good, really like the side biters.

 

[RCKLNDR]

Yeah you’re 100% correct your offset means you’re definitely going to wreck the fender. Since you have the two piece fenders best bet may be separating it and removing the plastic lower with the high lift light kit. It looks cool and wouldn’t require removing and changing the lift kit.

I’m definitely headed down that road as I don’t want to restrict the uptravel anymore. There goes the front locker savings. Oh well, Just Empty Every Pocket.

 

[A-Train]

So true, good luck!

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