Tire rubbing? Spacers?
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From: Sandy Eggo, CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Straight 6
You're absolutely right man. Everyone's gotta formulate their own opinions. Just to clear things up though cause I think you misunderstood, when I said I had heard too many horror stories about spacers/ adapters, it was more reading than just " I knew this guy who knew this guy who knew this guy who knew this guy's cousin who had a bad experience with spacers". I've done plenty of searching up on them, cause I used to want them
. Not just on this forum but on jeepforum, yotatech, the various wrangler forums, etc etc. My point is by the time I had sorted through all the various posts/ personal accounts people had with that type of modification, it had left more than enough room for reasonable doubt FOR ME. You're right, we all take a chance every time we modify our vehicles or just take them wheelin', that something will break or malfunction. I personally, let's say, am too chicken to take the risk on the spacers not being mounted properly or them wearing over time and snapping, as it does happen. Does this happen ALL the time? No. OP asked for advice on spacers and I'm just tossing in my bit, from a guy that used to be in the same spot.
Once again bro, hope I didn't bring any offense to you. I am in no way by any means trying to kill your business or slap you in the face for the sake of arguing. If I did, then I truly apologize.
. Not just on this forum but on jeepforum, yotatech, the various wrangler forums, etc etc. My point is by the time I had sorted through all the various posts/ personal accounts people had with that type of modification, it had left more than enough room for reasonable doubt FOR ME. You're right, we all take a chance every time we modify our vehicles or just take them wheelin', that something will break or malfunction. I personally, let's say, am too chicken to take the risk on the spacers not being mounted properly or them wearing over time and snapping, as it does happen. Does this happen ALL the time? No. OP asked for advice on spacers and I'm just tossing in my bit, from a guy that used to be in the same spot. Once again bro, hope I didn't bring any offense to you. I am in no way by any means trying to kill your business or slap you in the face for the sake of arguing. If I did, then I truly apologize.
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
The stops are held in place with a bead of weld, FYI... Do you have stock LCA's? If so then get some tubular style LCA's. Rustys sells some custom bent ones to accommodate for stock rim back spacing. Or instead of spacers, adapters are an acceptable route. Spacers just sit in between the rim and hub, but adapters bolt to hub and the. Rim bolts to adapter. Much stronger.http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...gory_Code=ARMS
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From: Clover, S.C.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
The D-30 steering stops are tacked with a weld. usually it's just the nut tacked to the bolt.
Sometimes they are both tacked to the steering knuckle though. I used an angle grinder to cut the weld from the knuckle. A small chisel finished the cut & the washers were used, leaving the nut tacked to the bolt.
Yes this lessens the steering radius, but it is hardly noticeable with 31's.
I needed 3 washers per side too.
Sometimes they are both tacked to the steering knuckle though. I used an angle grinder to cut the weld from the knuckle. A small chisel finished the cut & the washers were used, leaving the nut tacked to the bolt.
Yes this lessens the steering radius, but it is hardly noticeable with 31's.
I needed 3 washers per side too.
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From: Clover, S.C.
Year: 1998
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From: Punta Cana , Dominican Republic.
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4d56td
I already cheked mines but they seem to be in really bad shape going on monday to buy new ones and see if they work will let you know how it goes..
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Year: 2001
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