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Old 01-10-2013, 12:36 PM
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Got a 88 xj with rc 4.5 short arm kit on front and I am currently running 285/7516 on jeep liberty wheels and I want to put my factory turbines back on with 33x12.50 15 do I need to get spacers for front and rear or just the rear... I can turn full lock with no rubbing on the front like it is now... But back I know will need spacers cause is a close clearance in current condition... Any help would be appreciated
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it will rub with stock wheels. I bought jegs soft 8's for $45shipped each. save up and get those
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**** that^^^ turbines rule! yes you will need spacers front and back. my 32x11.5's are like 1/2" away from my leafs in the back, and up front they rub at full lock.
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I love my turbines I have great plans for mine !
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Originally Posted by Tatanka
it will rub with stock wheels. I bought jegs soft 8's for $45shipped each. save up and get those
45 bucks!? I wasn't complaining when I picked up their soft 8s in a 16x8 for 55 bucks just 2 days ago. How did you get them for 45?
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