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Old 08-09-2012, 09:53 PM
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Any disadvantages to adding wheel spacers ?
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None if installed properly.
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farther tire sticks out

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Originally Posted by NorCalJeep
Lift height is increased without buying coils.
Huh?
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Is there a right way to install ?
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Is there a right way to install ?
Yes, clean mating surface of rotor and drum. Make sure they are fully seated flush. Use blue locktite and torque to 100ft lb
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Or just follow the manufactures instructions.
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Huh?
I'm so out of it today...
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I use bolt ons on my 240, you want to make sure they are hub centric, meaning the hub bore is snug with the hub of your rig. Yes make sure the mating surface is clean, be sure your lug studs are not sticking out past the bolt on ( meaning the bolt on is not thick enough ) if so you may need slip ons unless our wheels are made with slots where the factory lug studs will go into ) then you will be fine. Also torque to factory specs and after ( rule of thumb for us drifters are ) 50 miles or so check and re torque them for safety.
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Drifting still exists?
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Drifting still exists?
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So better to go with different wheels with smaller back spacing it sounds like
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i allways woundered if they would make ur ball joint wear quicker since everything is sticking out further but i mean if ur wheeling everything is gona wear quicker anyway
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Originally Posted by john deer green
i allways woundered if they would make ur ball joint wear quicker since everything is sticking out further but i mean if ur wheeling everything is gona wear quicker anyway
No different than having really off set wheels

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