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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Keeping my stock rims, want to add 1.25 in spacers.
See anything wrong with these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-1-25-5x4-...ht_2770wt_1397
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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I run 1.5 spacers off of eBay and I've had no problems. Some people say "if you're gonna do it do it right and spend the money" but in my opinion if you can verify the material they are made of then a brand name makes no difference. Look up the Spidertrax ones and see what material they use be it or steel or what specific grade of aluminum. If the eBay spacers are made of the same material then save the money and go eBay.

All that being said, I am not rough on my rig. I only have a 2 inch boost and don't wheel the snot out of it, I just dabble off road lol. If you're gonna be hard on it then you should invest in some Cragars for only a bit more money (steel constructed wheels with proper backspacing for bigger tires).
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...XJ-TJ.-ZJ-1.25
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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i just got 1.5" rugged offroad ones from advanced auto for 207$ for 4 of them but those look to par.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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They're hub centric which is what you want,If you install them correctly you should be fine.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Cheaper just to buy new wheels if you're running 15s....
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Thanks all - I am running 16s (Icons). Same metal as the Spidertrax(T6 6061 Billet Aluminum), $104 for 4 Free Shipping. Hard to Beat.
I bought em
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Where'd you get that deal?
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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There's alot of opinions out there about how safe they may or may not be and driving habits are always a factor. I chose to put a set on the rear of my XJ about 4yrs ago now with no issues. I do have a couple tips though... make sure they're torqued to recommended specs, use loctite and periodically re-check especially before long trips or after. Just my .02
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Photojared
Cheaper just to buy new wheels if you're running 15s....
If only it was that easy to do in this country, I would love 15x8 cragars in black but shipping a fortune.
Spacers I may end up getting as not a lot of choice, unless someone can recommend a Uk seller.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bullettooth2008

If only it was that easy to do in this country, I would love 15x8 cragars in black but shipping a fortune.
Spacers I may end up getting as not a lot of choice, unless someone can recommend a Uk seller.
Nevermind I misread your post.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Photojared
Where'd you get that deal?
In the first post link - or just search ebay.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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I'm running 2" ones on mine with the stock Mustang wheels, haven't had a single issue with them. Ran some 1" ones on the front of my Dakota when I put the Doetsch lift on it to clear the new UCAs till I got my new wheels. Like said recheck them every time the wheels are off and use red locktite or stronger (like the yellow crap Government Motors uses on their brake caliper brackets) and you'll be just fine with them.
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