32"s rub with 4" trail master lift (what to do?)

[xplorx4]

I have a 93' Explorer that I just had installed a 4" trail master suspension lift, 32"x11.50" BFG MUD TERRAINS on 8 inch wheels.

The front tires rub when you turn the wheels (rub behind the front tires), I already removed the front piece of the ground effects, and it still rubs. IF I cut the fenders how much would I need to cut? or should I put 31"x10.50" tires on it How much smaller will they look, the 32"s look pretty good. (Does anyone have any ideas of what to do)
I don't want to install a body lift because the truck still fits in the garage, also the tires will look too small with 3" more lift
WHAT TO DO!!??

XPLORX4

 

[HIX]

Does it rub all the time? When I first lifted mine the 33s I had rubbed on the black plastic in the wheel well behind the left front tire. I took a heat gun and heated up the plastic while at the same time pressing on it w/ a hammer. It moved back just eough so that they don't rub anymore

 

[xplorx4]

When you have the wheels straight there seems to be good clearance. when you turn the wheel about half steer and hit a small bump it rubs,(its worse in reverse) I already removed the plastic ground effects which I liked.( just the front piece)they are hitting the metal part of the fender, and I dont really want to cut it and I like the ground effects

thanks for replying

 

[kvo]

If you want to stay with the 32"s, you will have to grind the metal part or else it wil tear your tires up. It's a trial and error process, you won't know it until you tried it and see if it still rubs.

I have the Rancho 2.5" lift and am running 32", I had to trim the fenders, and a little bit off the flanges on the radius arms to clear the tires.

 

[xplorx4]

KVO did or do you still have the plastic ground effects on the truck or am I just going to have to remove them and cover the holes for them. and also change the flares. what do you have for flares?

thanks, xplorx4

 

[kvo]

I never had the ground effect package. I do have the Bushwacker flares and had to trim the bottom portion out. I can find some pictures of the trimming and send it to you.

 

[xplorx4]

Yea that would be cool if you could e-mail me some pictures.


thanks for the info, xplorx4

 

[Blue Oval Fan]

I have a 92 XLT with the Rancho 4" w/31's.. I will email you a picture of it.. My future plans are to install a body lift and 33's.. but for now it looks pretty good with the 31's...

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CJ
1992 XLT 4" w/31's
1998 Crown Vic

 

[xplorx4]

yea that would be cool blue oval fan if you could e-mail me a pic I would like to see what it looks like.


thanks, xplorx4

 

[Blue Oval Fan]

xplorx4,, Hey I sent the pics to you.. did you get them ?



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CJ
1992 XLT 4" w/31's

 

[xplorx4]

To BLUE OVAL FAN, no I never recieved the pics of your 4" lift with 31" tires.

my e-mail is FOURFORTY2@aol.com

Does anyone else have a 4" lift with either 31's , 32's or 33's and have pictures?

thanks, xplorx4