Question about spacers
#1
Question about spacers
I run 1.5" spacers on my 18 x 9 Ballistic Jesters with +12 offset, so around 5.5" of backspacing. I am running 35x12.5 Federal Couragia tires. They are on my 2014 Unlimited Rubicon X that has a 3" Mopar stage 3 lift. I've been driving like this now for about 1600 miles with no problems. I am about to drive from Michigan to Florida for Spring break and am considering taking the spacers off for the trip. I have never tried driving the Jeep without the spacers, they have been on since day 1. I am not planning any off-roading other than a drive on the beach.
My question is this, assuming I try to put the wheels on without the spacers and they fit with no rubbing, what else should I look for or test before leaving on the trip?
Would it be better if I just leave the spacers on and just make sure everything is tight before I leave?
Anyone with personal experience on the matter I'd love to hear from you.
My question is this, assuming I try to put the wheels on without the spacers and they fit with no rubbing, what else should I look for or test before leaving on the trip?
Would it be better if I just leave the spacers on and just make sure everything is tight before I leave?
Anyone with personal experience on the matter I'd love to hear from you.
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I'm confused. Why so you want to remove the spacers?
While I can't be certain because every setup it's a but different, I am pretty certain you will have rubbing at full turn and possibly at the sway links in the rear without the wheel spacers.
If your concern is the spacers loosening... I wouldn't. Use blue thread locker and torque them to spec. While I no liner run spacers, I never had them loosen and drive on plenty of long trips.
While I can't be certain because every setup it's a but different, I am pretty certain you will have rubbing at full turn and possibly at the sway links in the rear without the wheel spacers.
If your concern is the spacers loosening... I wouldn't. Use blue thread locker and torque them to spec. While I no liner run spacers, I never had them loosen and drive on plenty of long trips.