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Old 03-22-2012, 08:08 PM
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ok so i bought my xj with d window cragers and one of the four has a wider offset to it.
this is what 3 of the four are that i need to buy one to match.

and the fourth wheel. (the oddball)


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3 have 4.5" of backspacing and one has 4". If it were me I'd buy 3 more with the 4".
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3 have 4.5" of backspacing and one has 4". If it were me I'd buy 3 more with the 4".
thanks thats what I thought, just wanted to be sure.

why would you choose the 4"? I was thinking about it...
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Your going to risk rubbing lca with more then 4" BS. summit racing on ebay cheapest way shipped saves about fifteen bucks from their direct site.
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Your going to risk rubbing lca with more then 4" BS. summit racing on ebay cheapest way shipped saves about fifteen bucks from their direct site.
ive never rubbed the lca with the one 4" i have now. but i did trim the front of the inner fender flare.
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any way i can tell my rim width without removing the tires?
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Your going to risk rubbing lca with more then 4" BS. summit racing on ebay cheapest way shipped saves about fifteen bucks from their direct site.
The reason someone said get three 4" instead of one 4.5" is above. I said more then 4 and also said risk not will rub
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I prefer 4" because it's centered and doesn't put a strain on your bearings. Even with 4" of backspacing my 35x12.50s rubbed on the lca at full turn when I was running stock axles.
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I prefer 4" because it's centered and doesn't put a strain on your bearings. Even with 4" of backspacing my 35x12.50s rubbed on the lca at full turn when I was running stock axles.
alright, thanks. ill probably go with 4 when i have the extra money.. lol
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