I doubt I'll be able to find it again. Not even sure if it was here of FB.
Just to let you know as a warning from someone who has adv’s fenders….they actually have less clearance directly above the tire than the stock sheet metal. They measure the 1” rise from the bottom of the flair….of course I was disappointed in this cause I expected the rise to be measured from the stock sheet metal. I ended up lifting mine a tad to get the clearance I needed. Basically a stock fender with a flair delete would offer more clearance….but I do love the styling of my fiberglass fenders.UPDATE, there are clearance concerns that NEED to be addressed if I want to jump this, or get into the jounce bumpers hard.
Credit due Jdyount and Tricky Dick. This will not be a permanent solution, though I think I will be able to wheel anthing at bundy hill just fine.
My original flex test involved driving up on a rock until I was on two wheels. Of course the flare would rub, but there was a about 0.5" clearance to the fender, and that was as flexed as I could get it by driving up on an obstacle.
I decided to do another flex test, this time using the tractor to lift the tire in a more controlled way, and also very importantly I lifted from the rear. This way the maximum amount of weight could be transferred to the front to absolutely flex it to the max. The only way to stuff it harder would be to literally jump it.
The verdict: Rub. I am a bit disappointed I did not test from the rear the first time. The saving grace is that this is the absolute maximum flex I can achieve and I just barely kiss the fender lip. As I turn, it gets into the wheel liner a bit (not as worried about that).
This is the price I pay for maximum wheel travel. As long as I don't jump it, I think I will be able to wheel this way, but it is important to know the limitations and pick lines to avoid unnecessary risk, and of course know that your maximum flex comes from being positioned nose down.
Moving forward I think my remedy will be ADV's high clearance fenders. I wish more companies jumped into that market, I think its a sweet idea. Any suspension lift kit that "solves" this issue, will come at the sacrifice of jounce travel. Even kits that purport to increase wheel travel, certainly dont in jounce.
Enjoy the pics, this thing really can FLEX!
Chain is there because I did not want to risk flipping it over by mistake. The tires are just kissing the grass, looks like more because they are at 10 psi and the grass is long.
Great to know! There is another company that makes huge high clearance ones, but not interested in the style. In the short term, my option will be the Rough Country Spacer lift. Spacer lifts are generally not something I would recomend, and absolutely never anything over 1". I am using the 1" kit, but luckily it is a kit of 3 spacers, so I will try and use only 1 or 2 spacers. Whatever is the minimum required to just clear the fender at full jounce. I dont think I need the full inch.
Yes I did! That was one of the ones that informed my decision to go ahead and try it with mine.
Yes, didnt mention it, but yes fully flexed out. I didnt take measurements. But next time I flex it with the tractor I will measure the RTI. It is very impressive for stock suspension.
I've seen the same with 35's. To be fair, the driver got some air.
Thanks for posting that.I've seen the same with 35's. To be fair, the driver got some air.
@TeocaliMG
To do this check the correct way, the springs need to come off the shocks, put it all back together and cycle to see what hits or clears.
We are having some fun, plus you and I are practically neighbors (I am in Northville and will be watching for you now!).
