Spacer thickness?
07-11-2012, 08:11 PM
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Spacer thickness?
Searched and read threads for hours, but haven't quite found the answer. I'm putting 275/75R18's on the stock rims on my daughter's '08 JK Sahara 2-door. Don't know of I'll do a lift yet, but I know I'll need spacers. Looking at Spidertrax, it seems like they come in thicknesses from 1" to 1-3/4". What's my best bet? Don't want the tires way out of the fenders, but a slightly wider stance would be nice. Thanks in advance-Jeff
07-11-2012, 08:28 PM
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Stock 18s and the stock duelers. I ran 1.5" spacers. My tires went maybe .5" past the fenders. The stock Rims keep the tires well in the well. I wouldn't go less than an 1".
07-11-2012, 09:32 PM
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Thanks, guys-1-1/2" it is. Gunbo-did you get your locally, or mail order? I'm in So. Walnut Creek. If I can get the spacers around here, I can do the tires this weekend instead of waiting until they come in...
07-12-2012, 04:38 AM
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Spacers less than 1.5" might require you to grind the ends of your wheel studs. Check out my album for some installed pictures. Don't forget to Loc-tite the nuts around 95ft lbs, then double check them after 100 miles at 85ft lbs. Good luck!