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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 10:44 AM
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Just got my 3" lift done and ordered adjustable track bar and quicker disconnects from JKS offload. I want to keep my factory wheels but they make the stance look to narrow to my eye. My question is are all wheel spacers created equal? Will 1" or 1.25" spacers be enough?
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 11:19 AM
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If your using the stock size tires/rim combo don't use spacers, a good set ($200) will cost as much as a set of steel wheels $39 @. Then you can use a stock or larger tire like a 31x10:50x15" up to a 35x12:50x15" if you use a 15x8" wheel with 3.75-4" of BS.
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 12:58 PM
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Rock some quality spacers and you'll be fine

Make sure they are hub centric and torque them to spec, check regularly..you won't die.

I rock stock wheels too, with 35s

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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Rock some quality spacers and you'll be fine Make sure they are hub centric and torque them to spec, check regularly..you won't die. I rock stock wheels too, with 35s
Nice Jeep! Thanks for the info..
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
If your using the stock size tires/rim combo don't use spacers, a good set ($200) will cost as much as a set of steel wheels $39 @. Then you can use a stock or larger tire like a 31x10:50x15" up to a 35x12:50x15" if you use a 15x8" wheel with 3.75-4" of BS.
Thanks for the info!
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cardsfan9
Thanks for the info!
what size spacers did you go with?
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Rock some quality spacers and you'll be fine Make sure they are hub centric and torque them to spec, check regularly..you won't die. I rock stock wheels too, with 35s
what size spacers did you go with?
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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I have 1.25" spacers on my turbines for 4.20" backspacing on 33x10.50s and I have plenty of space between parts at full lock and don't stick out much.
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Old Apr 20, 2016 | 03:32 AM
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Something to think about are your stock rims you want to keep are they aluminum or steel ?A lot of factory rims are cast aluminum but for a few like the tj moabs are forged aluminum.Off road if you break a cast aluminum rim your kinda screwed if you don't have a spare and repairing that rim is hard.If you run a steel rim your more likely to bend it not bust it like a cast aluminum rim.And worse case steel rims are cheap you can replace it and not cry over the price.
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