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Highlines or not for 35s?

3K views 19 replies 9 participants last post by  Beat-the-box 
#1 ·
My current setup is 1.25 jks body lift and 2inch springs, I have some cheap no name tubes right now up front with 33s. I'm moving up to 35s here soon, after I complete my axle builds, and I'm wondering if highline fenders are the best bet so I can obtain lots of uptravel. If I'm better off with non highline tubes and bigger bumpstops then I'll just get some normal tubes with out cutting the hood. Just curious which is more functional setup.
 
#3 ·
You are going to need to do more suspension lift. I can stand seeing jeeps rolling around with stock suspension (not saying yours is) with a ridiculous 3" body lift. My opinion upgrade the suspension and take the body lift off. If your need more room in the fenders just trim it back or swap them out
 
#6 ·
Best way to tell is to take some measurements at full bump. I fit 35's easy with smittybilt tubes and no modifications on 3.5" MC springs and no body lift, never rubbed once, with 37's is when I had to high line and modify the Smitty bilts. My bump stop isn't crazy either
 
#10 ·
Well, I'm in the middle of my own high line job right now and its not easy. Its actually been a pain, but the end result will leave you with room for a tire bigger than 35". Its up to you, either get some different tube fenders or high line. I almost wish I would have sold my smittybilts and just bought some metal cloaks
 
#15 ·
As someone who has been down this path, go with the Metalcloaks!! Why?


  • No cutting (whole fender is replaced)
  • Includes super nice aluminum replacement inner fender wells
  • Includes replacement battery tray
  • Stock under hood parts line up
  • Fender flares are removable and can be ordered in 4", 6", or 8" versions
  • Can run up to a 37" tire with a 3.5" suspension and 1" body lift (assuming drive-train updates)
The install was straight forward and quality the best I've seen. Here's mine with a 6" flare:
 
#16 ·
I would keep the BL since its already there. A really nice upgrade would be a tummy tuck and some 1" motor mounts, but his is assuming you have a SYE/CV installed. I doubt you felt the need for one with such a small suspension lift but I think that at the rate you're going that will be in your future, especially if you plan to use your rig for what it was meant for.
 
#18 ·
+1 for the Metal Cloaks.

I have 3.5" MC springs, 1.25" BL, 1" ML and extended my bumps 2" using hockey pucks bolted to the lower spring pads. I can stuff my 35's without hitting my fenders at all.

 
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