Spacing. Is it actually safe?
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Spacing. Is it actually safe?
I have a 3in lift on my 2000 Cherokee with 31x10.5x15 with 8inch wide Pro comp steelies with 3.75 inch backspacing. I'm looking for a nice meaner wide look, but can putting spacers with steelies be dangerous? Please help me out everyone is telling me different sides of the situation. Thanks.
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Cheap Spacers are dangerous
Any spacer adds stress on unit bearings, ball joints, etc.
People run them all the time, just invest in a good brand and not go for the cheapest price, and expect a little more wear and tear.
Any spacer adds stress on unit bearings, ball joints, etc.
People run them all the time, just invest in a good brand and not go for the cheapest price, and expect a little more wear and tear.
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I want to do it for the look and performe aspect, like taking on exit ramps without wondering if my jeep is gonna do a kick flip. I am willing to spend money on quality spacers but is this something that will weaken over time and should be replaced? What do you think?
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That's what terrifies me, I've seen that happen too which is why I'm second guessing myself on spacing more. I
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Spacing. Is it actually safe?
I run 1.25" G2 spacers. They are solid and as long as you check the bolt torque at every rotation they are perfectly fine. Most I have heard of failing are either extremely low quality or the bolt torque is never checked.
Since you are already at 3.75 backspacing however I would never reccomend going any farther out.
Since you are already at 3.75 backspacing however I would never reccomend going any farther out.
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Spacers aren't the worst idea in the world, but I wouldn't run them. Especially not for off road use, its one thing for around town quite another if you're taking it on trails. I will say theres a reason why a lot of tire shops wont work on a vehicle with spacers
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You have the proper size wheels and 8" width and 3.75" BS is correct for up to a 12:50 width tire any wider a wheel will not allow proper air down off road and stay sealed on the rim. What you should have bought is a 33x12:50x15" tire for the extra width.
I would NEVER repeat NEVER use a spacer for a wider stance so you can go faster on off ramps very poor advice on a lifted Jeep. All spacers are is a Band-Aid for the proper size wheel and never a good idea when their cost for a good set you can buy a new set of steel wheels for the same.
My advice would be to forget about the spacers and be happy with what you have. I expect why you went with a smaller tire was because of the cost of larger tires and new gears to match them. All the spacers would do is cause a lot more stress and wear on the front end and differential.
I would NEVER repeat NEVER use a spacer for a wider stance so you can go faster on off ramps very poor advice on a lifted Jeep. All spacers are is a Band-Aid for the proper size wheel and never a good idea when their cost for a good set you can buy a new set of steel wheels for the same.
My advice would be to forget about the spacers and be happy with what you have. I expect why you went with a smaller tire was because of the cost of larger tires and new gears to match them. All the spacers would do is cause a lot more stress and wear on the front end and differential.
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If you're worried about rollin over on an on/off ramp, slow down. Don't waste money on parts that will cost you more money in the long run.
I ran spacers years ago. I was doing hubs twice a year. Not worth it. You can either save up and get the proper rims and tires, or just slow down. It's a lifted jeep, it's not supposed to go fast anyways.
I've been rolling around on 33x12.50 and now 35x12.50s for awhile and no sway bars. Body roll is there, but I know my limits. 30-40 on a ramp and 65-70 on the highway. I've never felt like I was gonna roll over on a highway. Ever.
I ran spacers years ago. I was doing hubs twice a year. Not worth it. You can either save up and get the proper rims and tires, or just slow down. It's a lifted jeep, it's not supposed to go fast anyways.
I've been rolling around on 33x12.50 and now 35x12.50s for awhile and no sway bars. Body roll is there, but I know my limits. 30-40 on a ramp and 65-70 on the highway. I've never felt like I was gonna roll over on a highway. Ever.
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unless you want to run wider flares keep what you got. spacers will just push the tires out past the stock flares. that might just get you a inspection ticket. btw quality spacers are fine, if proper torque is maintained.