13.50" wide 37s on 4.5 backspace question

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01-14-2014 | 07:37 PM

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Maertz

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Originally Posted by Bobby G

Thanks guys! Great info - question on the steering stops, how does that change turing capability - is it drastic or something I prob wouldn't even notice…any feedback appreciated.

i wouldnt think itd be to noticeable to most people, but just a thought. personally id rather fix it the right way then half ass it.

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01-14-2014 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby G

Thanks guys! Great info - question on the steering stops, how does that change turing capability - is it drastic or something I prob wouldn't even notice…any feedback appreciated.

You will notice it but how much is up to you in your world , I did it before I got new wheels and I hated it but I do tight turns a lot

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01-14-2014 | 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby G

Thanks guys! Great info - question on the steering stops, how does that change turing capability - is it drastic or something I prob wouldn't even notice…any feedback appreciated.

Not really noticeable in my opinion.

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01-14-2014 | 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by karls

Dirtman's posts lead to a 3.5" backspace, so 1" would (in therory) fix it.

You can try it out, but certainly be prepared mentally and so forth.

The stud would hit the back of the wheel with anything smaller than an 1.5" spacer and would not mount correctly...

FYI, it is safe to use a spacer provided they are installed correctly. I've run mine for several thousand miles. There are member running tires your size with spacers as well. No problems.

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01-14-2014 | 07:42 PM

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Thanks - so from a "safety" stand point the bumpstops are the way to go? I know the spodertrax spacers are great and probably wouldn't have any problems but I have a newborn and my wife drives the jeep - I don't want to risk her driving it with the baby and the spacers…it be in my mind every time she left for the beach with it in the summer.

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01-14-2014 | 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby G

up to you, personally spacers are safe as can be if installed correctly, but that can go for rims also i suppose. spacers on the steering is easy and you may not notice it. Its also way less cost.

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