Ok, here we go, I'm running 285/75 16s(33x11.5) on 4-5" of lift(not really sure, don't know how to measure) with only very MINOR rubbing. Here's how I trimmed:
In the front I removed the stock flares and cut so that there was still a lip, but that's it. You can kind of see what I'm talking about in this pic. Basically, I cut the part that has all the holes for the flare clips off.
Now in the rear I did the slit and fold method. Basically just cut in perpendicular to the edge of the sheetmetal every 1-2 inches and folded the metal back around and under. I was careful not to cut through any of the pinch welds. I gained about 1-1.5" all the way around the wheel well doing this and the only place I rub is on my bumper which I made too long by accident.
Here's a shot of my rear trimming:
I did all this trimming to run bushwackers, and then decided I hate the way they look. Of course I decided that after I drilled all the holes in the body
I'm in the process of doing rear TJ flares all around and should have pics of the first side completed by this weekend. I DO rub the coil tower a little bit, and at full steering under full compression lock I do rub my discos and swaybar. Aside from that I don't rub anywhere. My wheels have 4.5" of BS. If anyone has any more questions feel free. BTW, the wheels in the picture are old, and had 5" of BS, the rubbed a good bit more, especially on the coil tower and the control arms.
Ary
Oh yeah, about the ARB, I trimmed it massively......I wouldn't get another ARB again, but if I had to I would get the pre-97 bar, even though it hangs a little lower in the front fascia, it's just cleaner and nicer than cutting up something I just paid 600$ for.
