35's rubbing with mud flaps????

Grey Mule · 02-05-2008, 07:40 PM

Anyone running a 2" leveling kit with 35's and stock (dodge style) mud flaps??? I've seen a few pictures that look like they are. I'm getting ready to go up to this set up, but it looks like the tires are going to rub on the flaps up front. Any experience or advice is appreciated. I really dont want to remove the flaps because the paint is rubbed up under them!

tader · 02-05-2008, 07:50 PM

What year??

I have the factory Dodge mud flaps on the rear of my 02 and they don't rub. They are pretty close....

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tader · 02-05-2008, 07:51 PM

Oh and...........

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big ty · 02-05-2008, 08:01 PM

35s rubbed some on my mud flaps when they were on there but my wheels stuck out of the wheel wells about 2.5 inches. i dont think they rub with factory wheels.

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Grey Mule · 02-05-2008, 08:48 PM

I'm sticking with stock wheels for now, but just visualizing with a tape measure it looks as if the front will rub. If it's only a slight rub at certian degees throughout the turn radius..... I can live with that. Just don't want to rip the fender off with the lugs of the BFG KM's I plan on putting under it!
OH, MY TRUCK IS A 03' 2500

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tader · 02-05-2008, 08:51 PM

yeah, the front tires will catch on the lower control arms.... Kills the turning radius a little bit.

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Grey Mule · 02-05-2008, 09:20 PM

Just checking to see what profile looks like. Somebody please give me some more input!!!

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Mad Mike · 02-05-2008, 10:13 PM

I have 315/70 17's (almost 35's I guess) on stock rims and no rubbing at all with a 2' leveling kit

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Mad Mike · 02-05-2008, 10:18 PM

forgot I also have the stock mudflaps on, I thought I would have to take them off but there ok

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07.5, 2500 4x4 QCSB, 6.7 auto 68rfe, ex. brake, 3.73, 2" Cage leveling kit, an extra leaf added to the pack, 35 / 12.50 Toyo MT's on stock rims.....thats it for now

big ty · 02-05-2008, 10:22 PM

this is how far mine stuck out before fender flares

with just a spacer and not getting lower control arms like with a skyjacker kit the axel is a little farther back and this also causes a little more rubbing

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Grey Mule · 02-06-2008, 12:02 AM

thanks BigTy I guess I'll Give it a go with the 35's. I'm also torn between a 2" or 2 1/2" leveling kit.The 2 1/2" kit would give a little more room, but I Jacked my front end up today to compare the look of both lifts and realized the 2 1/2' lift will put the front slightly higher than the back. Why did you go 2 1/2"? Do you think the extra 1/2" is a big deal or will 2" be just as good?

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POOPYPANTS · 02-06-2008, 12:14 AM

as long as you keep your stock rims on, you'll be okay, I've done it to mine and 4 of my buddies with no problems.

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Grey Mule Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: VA. Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Grey Mule's Truck Pics	35's rubbing with mud flaps???? Anyone running a 2" leveling kit with 35's and stock (dodge style) mud flaps??? I've seen a few pictures that look like they are. I'm getting ready to go up to this set up, but it looks like the tires are going to rub on the flaps up front. Any experience or advice is appreciated. I really dont want to remove the flaps because the paint is rubbed up under them!

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02-05-2008, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
tader Cummins Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 576 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts tader's Truck Pics	What year?? I have the factory Dodge mud flaps on the rear of my 02 and they don't rub. They are pretty close.... __________________ 2002 2500 SLTPlus QC SB 4X4 Goerends 47RE, FBD 5" Strait Pipe Exhaust w/ Diverter Pipe and a 7" Mitered Grand Rock, 150 Sticks, BHAF, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, FASS 150, Leveling kit, 4:10s, TOYO 315's

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big ty Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bozeman/Lewistown, MT Posts: 253 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts big ty's Truck Pics	35s rubbed some on my mud flaps when they were on there but my wheels stuck out of the wheel wells about 2.5 inches. i dont think they rub with factory wheels. __________________ TY-06 6 speed, crew, long bed, no muffler, power pup, 2'' leveling kit, 35 12.50 procomp xtreme at's, air bags, billet tow hooks, "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU BUY IT'S WHAT YOU BUILD"

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Grey Mule Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: VA. Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Grey Mule's Truck Pics	I'm sticking with stock wheels for now, but just visualizing with a tape measure it looks as if the front will rub. If it's only a slight rub at certian degees throughout the turn radius..... I can live with that. Just don't want to rip the fender off with the lugs of the BFG KM's I plan on putting under it! OH, MY TRUCK IS A 03' 2500 Last edited by Grey Mule : 02-05-2008 at 08:51 PM.

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tader Cummins Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 576 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts tader's Truck Pics	yeah, the front tires will catch on the lower control arms.... Kills the turning radius a little bit. __________________ 2002 2500 SLTPlus QC SB 4X4 Goerends 47RE, FBD 5" Strait Pipe Exhaust w/ Diverter Pipe and a 7" Mitered Grand Rock, 150 Sticks, BHAF, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, FASS 150, Leveling kit, 4:10s, TOYO 315's

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Grey Mule Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: VA. Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Grey Mule's Truck Pics	Just checking to see what profile looks like. Somebody please give me some more input!!! __________________ 03' 2500 Quadcab 4X4 5.9 H.O. Upgrades cummin

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Mad Mike Boss - Head Ramrod Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sussex County NJ Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mad Mike's Truck Pics	I have 315/70 17's (almost 35's I guess) on stock rims and no rubbing at all with a 2' leveling kit __________________ 07.5, 2500 4x4 QCSB, 6.7 auto 68rfe, ex. brake, 3.73, 2" Cage leveling kit, an extra leaf added to the pack, 35 / 12.50 Toyo MT's on stock rims.....thats it for now

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Mad Mike Boss - Head Ramrod Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sussex County NJ Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mad Mike's Truck Pics	forgot I also have the stock mudflaps on, I thought I would have to take them off but there ok __________________ 07.5, 2500 4x4 QCSB, 6.7 auto 68rfe, ex. brake, 3.73, 2" Cage leveling kit, an extra leaf added to the pack, 35 / 12.50 Toyo MT's on stock rims.....thats it for now

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big ty Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bozeman/Lewistown, MT Posts: 253 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts big ty's Truck Pics	this is how far mine stuck out before fender flares with just a spacer and not getting lower control arms like with a skyjacker kit the axel is a little farther back and this also causes a little more rubbing __________________ TY-06 6 speed, crew, long bed, no muffler, power pup, 2'' leveling kit, 35 12.50 procomp xtreme at's, air bags, billet tow hooks, "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU BUY IT'S WHAT YOU BUILD"

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Grey Mule Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: VA. Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Grey Mule's Truck Pics	thanks BigTy I guess I'll Give it a go with the 35's. I'm also torn between a 2" or 2 1/2" leveling kit.The 2 1/2" kit would give a little more room, but I Jacked my front end up today to compare the look of both lifts and realized the 2 1/2' lift will put the front slightly higher than the back. Why did you go 2 1/2"? Do you think the extra 1/2" is a big deal or will 2" be just as good? __________________ 03' 2500 Quadcab 4X4 5.9 H.O. Upgrades cummin

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POOPYPANTS Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts POOPYPANTS's Truck Pics	as long as you keep your stock rims on, you'll be okay, I've done it to mine and 4 of my buddies with no problems.