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JK Freak
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quick question about spacers., what size should i use on my 2010 islander which comes with rubi tires. and i also use the jeep as my daily driver..
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i got 1.5" spidertrax. they came highly recommended here on this forum. i haven't yet read any complaints about them. i've been using them on my DD for about 10000km and no issues!
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JK Junkie
What about......
What about the Rough Country 1.5 inch spacers. Has anyone used them? They are 1.5 spacers in sold in pairs for $59.99 on the Rough Country web site. I was about to buy them today but figured Id ask if any one has anything good or bad to say about them first.
Looks like a good deal for half the price of most other spacers...
Also would be going on a 2010 unlimited.
Thanks.
Looks like a good deal for half the price of most other spacers...
Also would be going on a 2010 unlimited.
Thanks.
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JK Freak
What about the Rough Country 1.5 inch spacers. Has anyone used them? They are 1.5 spacers in sold in pairs for $59.99 on the Rough Country web site. I was about to buy them today but figured Id ask if any one has anything good or bad to say about them first.
Looks like a good deal for half the price of most other spacers...
Also would be going on a 2010 unlimited.
Thanks.
Looks like a good deal for half the price of most other spacers...
Also would be going on a 2010 unlimited.
Thanks.
Go with Spidertrax, your ass and JK are worth the extra expense.
Last edited by Widewing; 06-04-2010 at 08:51 PM.
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JK Freak
There's a reason that Rough Country spacers sell for nearly half the price of Spidertrax. Low cost Chinese material and labor. Trust me, you'll get what you pay for.
I sincerely hope that you never have any trouble with the Rough Country spacers. But, please understand that off road use is relatively low stress on hubs and spacers. Wheels easily slip, speeds are low. If spacers are going to fail, they are far more likely to do so on the road. Why? High speeds, better traction (higher torque loading on the spacers) and severe road shock. Dynamic road loads are usually far greater than what you'll see off road. Hitting a pot hole at 60 mph can generate localized peak loads in excess of 300g. You'll never see anything like that crawling over rocks.
You said to, "pick the one you like".
What the hell has "like" have to do with it? You buy the best quality you can. Why? Because wheel spacers are nothing to dick around with or do on the cheap.
Luck should never be a factor....
Last edited by Widewing; 06-04-2010 at 11:26 PM.
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JK Junkie
Holy crap batman!!
Wow talk about "scared straight". I figured everything is made in asia any way so why not save a few bucks...... But that just changed my mind!! I'll be saving up the extra $50 bucks each. Even if it just prevents my nightmares!!! I'd hate to lose a wheel at 75 MPH. These things roll easy enough as it is!!! My girlfriend is far to important to me to risk killing over $50 bucks. Spidertrax here I come....after I Save a bit more$$$.
Last edited by NH-JK; 06-05-2010 at 12:35 AM.