What am I missing about "Highline Fenders"

0IIIIIII0 · 12-11-2009, 06:52 AM

I was looking at the AEV Highline kit last night as that look is intriguing to me (granted I couldn't swallow that price and would have to homebrew mine). The Qtec Ad claims that with it, 37" tires can be run with only 3" of lift. Here's what I don't get. Currently, I'm running a 2"BB with 33x12.50 Goodyear MTR's on Soft 8's w/4" Backspacing. Currently I'm rubbing at full cut on the sway bar. How can raising the fender line increase tire clearance by that much? Am I missing something? I really like the idea of running larger tires without massive lift.

johnny9 · 12-11-2009, 07:04 AM

when you say rubbing at full cut do you mean when the wheels are turned all the way??
i run 35,s and 4 inch lift only and stuff mine all the time and have never hit the sway bar and i think i have the same back spaceing but not positive..

UTWeezul · 12-11-2009, 07:07 AM

I'm running 35s with 3.75" BS and don't rub on anything and I've only got 3" of lift and a 1" body lift...

0IIIIIII0 · 12-11-2009, 07:10 AM

Yeah, that's what I mean, when the wheel is turned all the way, I rub on the sway bar.

Freefly TJ · 12-11-2009, 07:14 AM

Is your swaybar disconnected? I know when mine is not I rub but when I have it disconnected and tucked out of the way I'm all set.

cmoore · 12-11-2009, 07:15 AM

They are very cool but the fenders are a small part of functionally fitting big tires. If you run the axles needed to be durable, I think you'll find axle and steering clearance to be a bigger challenge than tire vs. fender. I run ~4" suspension and 1.25" bl on 39s and fender clearance was never the issue (staying low and still clearing my 60s at stuff was the hardest part).

0IIIIIII0 · 12-11-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Freefly TJ

Is your swaybar disconnected? I know when mine is not I rub but when I have it disconnected and tucked out of the way I'm all set.

Sway bar is connected.

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Originally Posted by cmoore

They are very cool but the fenders are a small part of functionally fitting big tires. If you run the axles needed to be durable, I think you'll find axle and steering clearance to be a bigger challenge than tire vs. fender. I run ~4" suspension and 1.25" bl on 39s and fender clearance was never the issue (staying low and still clearing my 60s at stuff was the hardest part).

This is my point exactly. I don't see how they can claim that tire size at that height and expect to be able to do anything but drive on pavement in a straight line.

cmoore · 12-11-2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 0IIIIIII0

This is my point exactly. I don't see how they can claim that tire size at that height and expect to be able to do anything but drive on pavement in a straight line.

I don't think fenders alone is a good way to go to 37s but some people will run 37s on factory axles

and so their only big issues are durability, limited steering range (increase stops, add spacers, and/or get reduced backspacing) and fender clearance. That'll work for trips to the mall and light foot easy wheeling; so for some it's a quicker way to get the look they want.

In the hands of someone like Blaine, the highline style fenders can really compliment a quality build.

**TheBoogieman** · 12-11-2009, 08:12 AM

You can run 35's and no lift with the Metalcloak arched tube fenders.

MetalCloak TJ/LJ Arched Tube Fenders

0IIIIIII0 · 12-11-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBoogieman

You can run 35's and no lift with the Metalcloak arched tube fenders.

MetalCloak TJ/LJ Arched Tube Fenders

Ok, but can you steer?

UltimateCC · 12-11-2009, 08:24 AM

yes and you can even upgrade to the currie system with a little modification

cmoore · 12-11-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBoogieman

You can run 35's and no lift with the Metalcloak arched tube fenders.

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Originally Posted by UltimateCC

yes and you can even upgrade to the currie system with a little modification

Do you two work for MetalCloak?

and yes but then begins the question of function. Is your frame too low (entry, breakover, exit)? High fenders are cool but....

**NEPAjeep02** · 12-11-2009, 10:35 AM

You might want to look into larger backspacing.

Emdot · 12-11-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NEPAjeep02

You might want to look into larger backspacing.

x2 Im not seeing the relation to high fenders and sway bar rubbing at lock

2005X · 12-11-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Emdot

x2 Im not seeing the relation to high fenders and sway bar rubbing at lock

x2, all you have to do is take a washer and adjust your steering stops. cost me .43 at the hardware store
http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stop/steerstop-1.htm