Great, get some side pics too!

 

Which flares are those? I'm going to install flares when I install my stuff too - almost exactly the same setup as yours except with Toyo MT's. Do you think a little reshaping with a heat gun prior to painting the flares would help them clear? FWIW, I'm planning on going with Bushwacker flares.

 

Will do!

 

Something else to keep in mind . . . with tires that stick out past the fenders, you may start seeing the paint chipping along the bottom of the truck behind the wheels from the gravel, sand and other garbage you pick up on the roads.

I've spent 90% of my time on pavement since getting new wheels with the BFG ATs and they stick out about an inch past the fender. I've recently noticed a number of small chips right behind the fender wells, so one of my next investments will be a good set of fender flares that add about 1" - 1-1/2" of coverage.

Just my two cents.

 

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I hate fender flares though, but I might change my mind although it would be hard to match them to my light silver paint IMO.

Also, there is some stuff you can spray on there that is a protective coating... When applied it looks like clear coat with real bad orange peel in it. It is pretty tough.

 

They are the Bushwacker Extend A Fender flares and I had a body shop paint them.

 

You can also use Rhino Lining or Line-X or whatever brand is your preference. I have color matched Line-X on the rockers of my trail rig due to the backspacing of the wheels and it works wonders. Getting ready to have it redone to change the color and also to include the bumpers and factory fender flares.

 

I'm running 325/65R18 tires w/18x9.5 wheels w/4 5/8” BS per Fabtechs recomendation. I had the 4.5" lift with dual shocks and occasional rubbing on one of the rezzies. Now I have the 6" lift with no rubbing.

 

Anyone guess the back spacking on these:

 

3" BS maybe? i would hate to be that guy. Must change his ball joints every oil change...

 

My 9" rims have a 4.5" backspace (-12mm). They work and look great for me.

 

I'd guess 1.5?

 

Good guess, but they are dually wheel spacers I put on for pulls set the front wheels apart farther.

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