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turbine99 · 12-25-2005, 01:10 PM

Does anyone run wheel spacers are their front end only? I need some extra clearance on the front and might as well save some bucks if I can.

resqme · 12-26-2005, 07:36 PM

I have run spidertrax spacers http://www.spidertrax.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.4/.f for a couple of years with no problems, and yeah, you can run them in the front only. In some cases it can actually improve handling. They will cause bearings to wear somewhat faster than normal.

Tfab · 12-26-2005, 08:10 PM

I would rather buy new wheels with less back spacing than run wheel spacers. I wider front track width is good for wheelin it help you get around things. If you do run the spacers take off you front wheels from time to time and check you torgue on the spacers.

Joker2669 · 01-14-2006, 09:56 PM

yeah, does anyone have any pros and cons on wheel spacers? I'm thinkin they'd be a nice cheap mod to get a more agressive stance. and if I want to put some fat 12.50s on my XJ with these spacers, am i going to need to get extended flares?

jadedjeepster · 01-15-2006, 06:23 AM

I've seen a few run them at Supercrawl this last year. Since my wheelin is not as xtreme that gets my vote.

Pat98TJ · 01-15-2006, 07:44 AM

Wheel spacers are great. I run them with 42" tires. More stability, less tire rub.

Get them here in 1.25" or 1.5":

http://www.offroadoverstock.com/stor...rows=10&afid=&

carnuck · 01-15-2006, 08:47 AM

You'll want to put extended arms to get those big tires away from the back of the wheel well. The more you space it out, the further back the tires swing under the fenders!

Kreep · 01-15-2006, 11:02 AM

I run front spacers. Having a rear about 3" narrower helps with the turning radius off road.

That said, spacers do cause the tire to swing through more of an arc, so turning is harder if you aren't moving and the tires might hit the fender as has been mentioned.

MochaMike · 01-15-2006, 11:39 AM

Spacers work in the right circumstances.

You need to be a little more specific:
What axles do you have?
Are you keeping the 35" boggers? Are they 12.50s?

The further out you go with spacers, the more force/pressure you apply to the studs, spindles, knuckles, bearings etc...
Wheel size matters as well....

I know several guys who have 1" or 1.5" front spacers on Waggy D44 front axles. This gives them width to run a C&C 14 bolt rear.

Defintely monitor the lug nut torque settings...
Check them often....
I think I read about 2-3 people who lost wheels on various BBs because they loosened up & sheared off..

12-25-2005, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbine99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 62664 Posts: 5	wheel spacers Does anyone run wheel spacers are their front end only? I need some extra clearance on the front and might as well save some bucks if I can. __________________ 2001 TJ, 4.0L Auto 4.88 gears, Ox locked, Ramsey REP 8.5 35" boggers

12-26-2005, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tfab Top Shelf Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41032 Location: Reno,Nv Posts: 2,431	I would rather buy new wheels with less back spacing than run wheel spacers. I wider front track width is good for wheelin it help you get around things. If you do run the spacers take off you front wheels from time to time and check you torgue on the spacers. __________________ TRENT FABRICATION www.trentfabrication.com 775-358-5337

01-14-2006, 09:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joker2669 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47268 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 228	yeah, does anyone have any pros and cons on wheel spacers? I'm thinkin they'd be a nice cheap mod to get a more agressive stance. and if I want to put some fat 12.50s on my XJ with these spacers, am i going to need to get extended flares? __________________ Man became great through struggle - Show no compassion. Annihilate your enemies '95 XJ - current trail rig, future tow rig) 33X12.5 SS'ers on 4.5RE Superflex, no sway, TNT Front Bumper, Cast Iron Rear '87 Sami Stock (want to run 35's on a lift - future Trail Rig)

01-15-2006, 07:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pat98TJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23629 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,541	Wheel spacers are great. I run them with 42" tires. More stability, less tire rub. Get them here in 1.25" or 1.5": http://www.offroadoverstock.com/stor...rows=10&afid=& __________________ The best deals are at [URL=www.offroadoverstock.com][SIZE=4][COLOR=Blue][B][FONT=Impact][FONT=Tahoma][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=Red]Offroad[/COLOR]Overstock.com[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL]

01-15-2006, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
carnuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15386 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,129	You'll want to put extended arms to get those big tires away from the back of the wheel well. The more you space it out, the further back the tires swing under the fenders! __________________ Jim Blair, Seattle, WA Build that Jeep boys, cuz it ain't gonna build itself! Last edited by carnuck; 01-15-2006 at 08:48 AM.

12-26-2005, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
resqme Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21815 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 3,340	I have run spidertrax spacers http://www.spidertrax.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.4/.f for a couple of years with no problems, and yeah, you can run them in the front only. In some cases it can actually improve handling. They will cause bearings to wear somewhat faster than normal.

01-15-2006, 06:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
jadedjeepster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18418 Location: Pinnacle Peak Posts: 79	I've seen a few run them at Supercrawl this last year. Since my wheelin is not as xtreme that gets my vote.

01-15-2006, 11:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kreep Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 14004 Location: Illinois Posts: 846	I run front spacers. Having a rear about 3" narrower helps with the turning radius off road. That said, spacers do cause the tire to swing through more of an arc, so turning is harder if you aren't moving and the tires might hit the fender as has been mentioned. __________________ 82 CJ7 - TBI 304/T18a/D300/44/70/4.88/40's 87 Samurai - GSX carbs/16V 1.6/GRS-II/linked rear/31's

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