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ZJ, 2" BB, 31x10.5 15s, stock wheels and 1.5" Wheel spacers?

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Old May 25, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Default ZJ, 2" BB, 31x10.5 15s, stock wheels and 1.5" Wheel spacers?

anyone running that setup? I want to buy the wheel spacers but have not found info on them being ran on my current setup. I drove my ZJ up on 2 metal work ramps (front passenger and rear drive sides) to flex the truck and took measurements and I know the tires will clear the fender lips when flexed but will they clear if the axle cycles straight up and down? Anyone got pictures?
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Old May 26, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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There is no need to run the wheel spacers. I ran that for a year or so on mine.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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there is a need to run the wheel spacers. the need is i want the wheels to be out farther because that is how I want it to look.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Alright. Wheel spacers are vary bad for the axle shafts if you plan on wheeling it just so you no.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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as are 15x8 rims with less backspacing then what a factory wheel has. I do autox racing and did drifting (trying to get back to it once I have money and a trailer) and know that pushing wheels out wider can be bad for the bearings.

I really would rather have 1" spacers but can't seem to find anything other than 1.25 and 1.5" for the xj/zj and the 1.5s were the cheapest I found at 60 a pair.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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maybe these are some options for you...

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92613_03XX_B_PG.htm
(9th one down!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-JEE...Q5fAccessories
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 02:35 AM
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hi guys quick question on wheel spacers, do you have to change the studs for longer ones if you fit spacers?

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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 04:02 AM
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No, you do not need to change the studs if they are bolt on wheel spacers. I bought a set but forget what brand and they price.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ToyComa
there is a need to run the wheel spacers. the need is i want the wheels to be out farther because that is how I want it to look.
just a thought. If you throw a full size axle under it, it will stick out a little further won't it. Not to mention you are beefing you front and rear ends up at the same time. IDK just a thought.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Why do you want them to stick out so far? 10.5's are going to look huge.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 721
Why do you want them to stick out so far? 10.5's are going to look huge.
Very True.
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