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Old 10-08-2012, 03:28 PM
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Default Do i need wheel spacers?

Just installed teraflex leveling kit. And I just ordered tires 285/75/16. An I gonna need wheel spacers to run these tires with factory rims?
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Probably not. They may rub at full lock, but I'd try it first.
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Originally Posted by SiliconTi
Probably not. They may rub at full lock, but I'd try it first.
By full lock do u mean with the steering wheel turned ll the way???

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Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Just installed teraflex leveling kit. And I just ordered tires 285/75/16. An I gonna need wheel spacers to run these tires with factory rims?
You can try it like the other member said but it will rub at mofull lock just don't let it rub.
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Originally Posted by gunbo75

You can try it like the other member said but it will rub at mofull lock just don't let it rub.
Full lock meaning?
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Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Full lock meaning?
Full turn.




I thought wheel spacers were needed with stock wheels and this kit (no matter the tire size) due to the wheels contacting the rear sway bar links. No?
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Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Full lock meaning?
It means: No fun in the twisty turns. :(

Originally Posted by olyelr
Full turn.




I thought wheel spacers were needed with stock wheels and this kit (no matter the tire size) due to the wheels contacting the rear sway bar links. No?
Spacers are not ever needed with OE wheels AND OE tire sizes.
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Originally Posted by olyelr

Full turn.

I thought wheel spacers were needed with stock wheels and this kit (no matter the tire size) due to the wheels contacting the rear sway bar links. No?
Rear sway bar links weren't touched when the level kit was installed

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Originally Posted by JK-Ford



Spacers are not ever needed with OE wheels AND OE tire sizes.
Im pretty sure spacers are needed even with stock tires with the Teraflex 2.5" kit.

Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Rear sway bar links weren't touched when the level kit was installed
Oh, I thought you got the 2.5" kit not the leveling kit. Maybe I should read a little closer next time!
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Ha no worries


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