Jeep Wrangler Wheel Spacer INSTALL - How to Run Big Tires on Factory Wheels with No Rub SPIDERTRAX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- In a perfect world, running wheels with a lot of back spacing or one that are as close to factory as possible are really something you want to have. They'll help maintain your scrub radius, make it easier for you to steer and they'll even help prevent your ball joints and unit bearings from failing prematurely. Of course, this isn't always possible once you start modding your Jeep and install bigger tires and this is because you'll run into issues like rubbing of suspension components at a full turn and or at a full flex. New wheels with less back spacing would take care of this but they can cost a pretty penny and then there's the question of, what if you like the wheels that you already have?
Wheel spacers are what I would recommend and they're a great solution being that they're relatively affordable, super easy to install and they'll effectively reduce the amount of back spacing you have on your existing wheels. It is important to note that there are "wheel spacers" and then there are "high quality wheel spacers" that bolt on to your axles and then your wheels to them. The later is what I'm referring to and the prior, the kind that just get sandwiched in between your wheels and axles using the existing wheel studs, they are dangerous and should NOT be used. For me personally, I prefer to use Spidertrax wheel spacers because they're made out of 6061T6 aluminum and maybe more importantly, are made in the USA. The Spidertrax wheel spacers we bought (yes, we actually bought these with our own money) are made specifically for a Jeep JL Wrangler and that means they come in 5 on 5 bolt pattern, are 1.75" thick to ensure they'll clear the factory wheel studs and they come with 14mm studs. In this short video, you'll get to see just how easy they are to install and we hope that you'll find it to be helpful.
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You're killing it you! The only complaint I have about your channel is I want videos more often lol
LOL - Thank you and we apologize for our inability to film and edit our videos faster.
Anyone asking about safety here’s my 2 cents from experience. As he says, a good quality HUB centric spacer, installed properly is safe. I ran them on a Mustang for years even on the drag strip. Now I run them on my Jeep and off road as much as possible. Follow the torque specs and instructions. Recheck after 100 miles. Good to go!
My God! Proper use of the torque wrench! Smooth constant pressure, not jerking on it. And not making it click five bloody times!!! I think I'm going to cry... Well done, yet again sir!
LOL - too funny but I hear where you're coming from :)
Another great video as they all are.
Thank you :)
Dude, what brand spacers are those? Also good job on the tutorial
Spidertrax Wheel Spacers amzn.to/2ZXHxYd
Glad the video was helpful to you 👍
everytime i have a question about parts i think i need for my JL, you always have the answer in a video. I greatly appreciate the videos as always guys!!
Awesome! Glad we could be of help :)
Are these spacers in ur amazon store? Just want to support u when ever i can. I think WAYALIFE is totally awesome! And I want you guys to be around for decades to come. Thanks again for another awesome video
We really do appreciate it! It's listed in the description of this video :)
Looks great Eddie & Cindy. 😎👍🇺🇸 OlllllllO
Thanks :)
Always enjoy the videos, you have so much info but it never drones on, appreciate all the work keep it up!!
Thank you. We're so glad that you enjoy our videos :)
When I watch your videos, it reminds me of fixing cars with my dad when I was a kid. Thanks for the content!
That's awesome. So glad you enjoy our videos :)
Great video 🇺🇸
Than you :)
This gentleman Always gets back to you and usually extremely fast. He deserves to be subscribed to and I encourage everyone to do so. Always true advice..... grateful!
Why thank you. I really do appreciate the compliment :)
Bro!!!! So many videos out there about whether running spacers are good or bad, kinda scary. Especially with having a family, plus the safety of all the other other motorists on the road whether I should run spacers or not. Ive watched almost all your videos and came across this one. I trust you, not because you're a TH-camr, but because you are one of the most honest people I've seen on TH-cam. Good or bad you always tell it like it is. You're very thorough in all your explanations and how to's. If you're comfortable running spacers, then I trust that and will be ordering some SpydeTrax myself. Thanks and keep up all the great content! Very much appreciated!!!
Happy to hear that our videos are helpful to you.
Everytime I watch your amazing videos it seems I'm always buying something I like these spidertrax I know you said they are 1.75" thick, does that mean your tire will extend out 1.75"? Thank you for your amazing videos
LOL - glad to hear you find our videos to be helpful. Yes, your tires would stick out 1.75"
@@wayalife thank you Eddie
I installed a set of SpiderTrax on The YETI a few months ago. After installing Rubicon suspension along w/ wheels and tires it gave it a much more aggressive stance. They look great! I probably went a little overboard by sanding all the surface rust off the hat of the rotor and edge of the hub. Force of habit from brake jobs and also a car with 30 series tires that transfer all feeling into the steering wheel.
Always very informative and well put together. Love that you go through all this so when it becomes time to build my JL I’ll have all the info I will need. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you. We're always happy to know that our videos are helpful to people like you :)
Did you put wheel spacers on Moby? Your JK has a super wide stance, but maybe that’s the backspace on the wheels you chose...
At one point and time in his life, yes. But now, he's just running full width axles.
I am always impressed with the education in your videos. Very helpful!!
Really happy to hear you find our videos to be educational. 😊
I ran Spidertrax wheel spacers for about 10 years on my TJ and never had a problem, not once. The other thing is Spidertrax are hub centric as opposed to being lug centric. So the wheel stays centered on the hub for smooth running. And that blue anodizing looks really good! lol
LOL - the blue is a bonus for sure :)
Teraflex 1.75" wheel spacers on my 2021 stock height jeep JL wrangler rubicon 2 door with stock 17" moab wheels; with 33" k02's. Would you please share with me your expert opinion on any issues to be expected from such a set up. Premature Unit bearing wear, ball joint wear, rubbing on inner fender liners, handling, alignment, and so forth? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Your channel has helped me ball joint install, fluid changes, and so much more; thank you, and Cindy for all the great how to content, wheeling, and quality upstanding human behavior on this channel. Sad to see PiPi go, but happy the 2 of you aquired another gladiator!
Thank you, Brandon 😇
Happy to hear our videos have been helpful to you. As far as your wheel spacers go, I would say that as long as they're made well and you make sure to use red locktite on the studs and make sure to tighten everything to 130 ft lbs of torque, you shouldn't have to worry about anything there. Just like any wheel with less backspacing, your ball joints and unit bearings will wear out sooner but it's not like they're going to self destruct or anything like that.
Everyone speaks badly of wheel spacers. Saying they can't be balanced, wears other components... is this all true?
I actually enjoy my factory rims, but need some space to put on slightly bigger tires. I'd love to use these rims.
Who's "everyone"? All I can tell you is that in the 25+ years that I've been doing this Jeep thing, I have NEVER had an issue running high quality wheel spacers like the kind that Spidertrax makes. And to be clear, they are NOT a sponsor and we have BOUGHT every single set we've ever run. So long as you install them correctly, they should work just like new wheels with less back spacing.
@@wayalife Thanks for the reply.
Everyone is just our tire shops (local, and chain) all say it's bad. But that's a small sample, that's why I asked for your input :)
Yeah I get that also. I’ve had spidertrax on a couple of jeeps since 2008, I rock crawl and haul ass on dunes and trails. I’ve never had an issue, just install them step by step like in this video and make sure they are hubcentric. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Using SpiderTrax....Great Quality, and Made in the USA... Priority # 1 😃
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Do i need the wheels spacers for me 2019 Jeep? i got toyo 35X12.5X20 with rims 20X10 -24 offset
Can you still accurately check the torque after 100 miles if there's already thread locker applied?
If the nuts turn when checking, they have either loosened up or you have set your torque wrench setting too high.
One of the many reasons I bought my Jeep JL Moab edition was the black wheels that came with but I wanted to upgrade to larger tires and many reviews about spacers made me uncomfortable
Till I came across your video and after watching your review
I comfortably ordered exactly the same spacers and the rest is history 🙏🏻👏
LOL - well, I'm glad that our video was helpful to you.
Any issues since you installed? Thanks
Awesome outstanding job performance good
Have a great time thanks
Great job Eddie as usual! Learn something from you EVERY time brother. Keep up the good work man!
Thank you, so glad to hear it :)
I have the same wheel spacers on our JK. I was nervous putting them on as i've heard stories of people losing wheels from loose spacers. But so far so good!
The stories you heard are from people who ran cheap chinese spacers OR didn't install what they had properly.
If you have a stock JL front axle don’t you need to keep it in the “on” position so the FAD connects? Works for you cause you have a PR44.
Omg, you make it look so easy
LOL - well, it really is that easy if you follow the steps in this video 😎
Just ordered a set of Synergy spacers for my 2021 80th Edition. They come with special edition wheels so I really didn't want to change them out. Look forward to getting them installed. Thanks for the great videos.
Awesome! Hope this video helps you with the install :)
The million dollar question: Are wheel spacers a long term solution or should you just wait and save up your money for the proper wheels?
High quality spacers like these can absolutely be used as a long term solution.
Very educational and entertaining. I just wish I would have watched this before installing my spacers 😂
LOL - glad to hear you enjoyed our video and found it to be educational 😎
In essence, spacers are safe when installed properly and when purchased from a reputable source. Thank you for this.
That is correct or at least, from what I have seen over the last 25 years.
Great info, great video! No bullshit just straight to the point. Thank you!!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video :)
Why does the title say running big tires on factory wheels but this video is 37x12.5 on wide aftermarket wheels?
This is just a video to show you how to install wheel spacers. They would be needed to run big tires on factory wheels. That's it.
Really love your videos. The best in the business! Now I just need to convince my wife that everything your saying is needed.🤣
LOL - thank you. We're so glad to hear you enjoy our videos.
It's important that you should buy a spacer that is hub-centric. And many mfgr. spec anti-seize on the back of the spacer so there is less chance of the aluminum of the spacer and steel of the rotor reacting/corroding.
These Spidertrax wheel spacers are made specifically for a JL Wrangler and are hub-centric. I have never used anti-seize on the back of them and have never had a problem with corrosion. Granted, I do live in Nevada and corrosion is not really an issue here.
I use ant-seize on all the lugs, spacer and wheel.... I may be wrong and I check them every 3k miles when I do my rotations. I currently have this type of spacer on my crawler and JK wheeler. Never had an issue. I know there are skeptics, but that is my personal experience.
@@billybadass411thefirst9 Anti-seize I think is okay on the lugs. But for sure use loctite on the original lugs (like is mentioned in the video). What you should never do is follow internet advice and put motor oil on your lugs! Ask me how I know. They will loosen up in 100 miles or less.
Ken Hadden 10k miles on the wheeler/daily driver JK (6 state road trip, Moab, big bear, Miller Jeep trail, Rowher trail, and other) on the rock crawler, 3 rubicon trips, countless trips to the hammers (sledge, jack, claw, wrecking ball, turkey claw, bullfrog and more), Callico gatekeeper (multiple times)..... you get the idea. I personally have never had a problem with this type of spacer or using anti-seize. If I ever do, I’ll switch to lock tight.
I always use anti seize on my wheels also but we live in sw Michigan don't like having to beat my wheels off with a big hammer.@@billybadass411thefirst9
That looks amazing! And great camera work as always.
Thank you. We appreciate it :)
@@wayalife Yeah it truely is by the way, you must have some expericene behind that lens not everyone can do that.
@@kartboarder22g17 It's all Cindy. If you can believe it, she never took a class and never held a video camera before we started doing all this. She does appreciate your kind words :)
Your videos are really helping me out. I appreciate it!
Awesome! So glad to hear it! 😎
Aggressive jeep part box opening... Im plagued by this disease as well. LOL
LOL - glad to hear you enjoyed it :)
Looks much better
Glad you like what you see.
Terrific video, Eddie and Cindy. I've just placed my order. Looking forward to seeing they improve the stance of my JL2DR.
Awesome! So glad that we could be of help to you :)
Hey wayalife just wondering did you change your gears for the 37 inch tires you have?... I'm putting on 37x12.5r17 on my gladiator rubicon just wondering thanks
I did not on this Jeep being that I've since sold it but on my new Gladiator with 37's, I will be running 4.88 gears
Great video. My 2023 Willys 4xe. running 1.5 spacer with center line wheels 35x12.5x20. No lift. Am I safe for that? I don’t do crazy off-road.
I suppose it depends on what the wheels you're running look like on the back side. Typically, on a JL Wrangler, you would need 1.75" spacers to help clear the factory wheel studs. Failure to do this often times result in the wheels pressing against the studs instead of clearing them and this can cause the studs to fail. I would double check to make sure this is not an issue with your wheels.
What size thickest are those spacers, please?
I'm running stock wheels on my 2019 JL Ribicon with 35x12.5x17s
I would like for them to stick out some.
These are 1.75" thick and that's what you will need to clear the factory wheel studs. You can run less but you would have to grind down the studs on your axle.
I want this exact look with my jk.
My wheel is 17x9 backspacing 4.528 Inch, 115.1mm.
Only stick out like half an inch with these.
To get the look you have with my rims would i need a 2 inch wheel spacer or less?
Factory wheels are 6.25". A good backspacing to give you an untucked look would be 3.5". 2" spacers would put you at 2.5" of back spacing and me personally, that might be a bit too little. I might recommending 1.5" spacers for your needs.
Eddie! ❤️🐞
I bought 1” wheel spacers for my 2020 Jeep gladiator, since I only went with a 1” spacer does this mean I have to cut my lug bolts so they are flush
If you're keeping your factory wheels or running aftermarket ones with a similar design, the factory studs on your axle WILL prevent your wheels from sitting flush with it and it WILL cause a dangerous failure. This is something I have personally seen.
Will this spacer work on a 2020 JLU Rubicon stock with 35” Nitto Trail Grapplers? I’m getting a lift kit in October. If so do I have to rotate or balance the tires after I put the spacers on? Sorry im new to off roading
I would try running the tires as is and add spacers IF you find that you have rubbing at a full turn.
Aren’t you worried that now since the tires stick out past the fender, that the rocks/debris the tires might throw will scratch/dent the doors.
Umm, not really. Our tires stick out even more on our JK and it's never really been a problem.
It's also an offroad rig, the whole thing is going to get scratched and dented eventually. Lol
Thks for the great video. I'm a new Rubicon JL owner and ordered the spidertrax spacers after watching your video. Thks for sharing 😊 👍
Glad I could help :)
Ran the same spacers on my JK for over 2 years. Never had issues and loved the way it changed the stance. I have rims with a back space so I don’t need them on my JL. But if I did, I’d use Spidertrax again!
Glad to hear you had good experience with them as well.
Very useful Wayne. This is a very informative video to this installation.😇
Glad it was helpful!
Ran those on my JK. Running 35's on my JL with 3.5" of back space. Once I get 37's or 38's, may visit this option again. Properly fitted and installed spacers are great although some don't understand that. Having someone like you do this may help open their eyes. But then again, sometimes you just can't fix stupid, LOL! Great video y'all, keep em coming!🤘
LOL - Can't fix what people have read on the internet. That stuff is gospel :)
@@wayalife Right??🙄🙄🤣🤣
This video is timely and more valuable then you’ll ever know. I plan on running stock wheels with my JT when it arrives and I have always been skeptical about spacers. Thanks for the confidence and validation Eddie!
Awesome! So glad that we could be of help to you :)
I really appreciate your videos! Thx!🙌
Awesome! Happy to hear you enjoy our videos.
Awsome. You always help me out 👏👏 thanks. Bty I would love to get one .. but is it really safe?!! Please help me 😂
Not sure what would give you the idea that they aren't or that you would think I'd run something that isn't anyway and on multiple Jeeps over the last 25 years.
Just got my hands on a beautiful 24 JLU sport S. I honestly love the rims it came on from the factory, but I am looking run a 315/70r17 KO2 on them. Aside from the lift, can anyone point me in the right direction as far as wheel spacer size/ needed backpacking to run that setup? Never ran spacers in my life, but they seem safe enough. Thanks in advance yall
There is only one size you should be running on a JL or JT and that is what I show you in this video. It is critical that you do NOT run anything smaller as the wheel studs on your axle WILL protrude through the spacers and prevent your wheels from sitting flush on them. This WILL cause the studs to fail.
@@wayalife awesome. Thank you! Should the 315/70 seat fine on the stock 17x7.5?
@@jonathanfletcher97 It's a tight fit and some shops will not install it but back in the day, we would purposefully do it and called it a poor mans beadlock.
@@wayalife lol “poor man” sounds about right for me. Thanks for everything man. Keep up the killer content
Shifting to 4H to keep the front rotors from rotating while you torque the nuts is a nifty little trick. I'll have to remember that if I wanna ever throw spacers on my jeep.
Glad we could share that tip with you :)
This is easily the most informative channel.
Why thank you, we're so happy to hear you say as much 😊
I been running the same spidertrax wheel spacers for about 60k miles. Do you think they need to be replaced ever?
There should be no need to replace them.
I love your front and rear bumper configuration...can I do that with my JK 2016?
Yes you can. In fact, that's what I did on my JK way back in the day and why I did it on my JL :)
I have a 2022 wrangler can you please send me a link on Amazon that I can buy the 2” spacer that will fit my Jeep please
The link is in the description but I'll post it up now as well amzn.to/2ZXHxYd
Wayalife do you know the torque specs for the Jt Gladiator? Thanks
The Gladiator has 14mm studs just like the JL and therefore, the torque specs are exactly the same.
Already in my 🛒
Could you space out the stock wheels on a JL Rubicon to get more of that untucked look or would that be a bad thing - Thanks -
For sure you can. But, as I state in the video, there is a benefit to running stock wheels or wheels with similar back spacing. Pushing your wheels out further will cause your ball joints and unit bearings to wear out faster than is normal. Not really a big deal but something you should be aware about.
@@wayalife Must be more torque on the joint etc. Makes sense maybe not as big an untuck. Thanks for the reply!!
How hard are 2inch spacers for a jeep rubicon recon? I hear they wear your ball joints out faster
ANY aftermarket wheel with less back spacing or even factory wheel with spacers will put more pressure on not only your ball joints but your unit bearings as well. While this will cause them to wear out prematurely, you need to put that statement into perspective. As in, how much is 'faster'? Normally, on a stock Jeep, that might be 60,000-100,000 miles depending on how you drive. 'Faster' might be more like 45,000-60,000, again, depending on how big of a tire you're running and how hard you are on your Jeep. For me personally, this is not a big deal.
Hey Eddie, Thanks for the informative video like always brother... I have a 2019 JLUR ..my question is if I'm running 35 x 12.50x17 on a 17x9x -12 wheel should I put wheel spacers as well? The tires are already 3 inches out of the fender line. I'm new to this so any suggestions are more than welcome , thanks again
If you're not seeing any rubbing at a full turn and or full flex, I would NOT install wheel spacers as they are NOT needed.
@@wayalife thanks for your help!
this video made me sub to your channel
Awesome! Glad to hear our video was helpful to you👍
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Curious how many will comment about the extension on the torque wrench. 😮😮
What? why lol
Years being an Auto Technician, Felpro Gasket rep trained me besides Torque sequence that every inch of extension length, torque foot pounds settings has to decrease per inch of the length or risk of over stretching the treads or over torquing. I was also given a chart guide.
@@acd3169 You are talking about offset extensions, yes that is the case. Yet for a axial direction only extension you do not have to modify anything. I am a ME and if you need further proof here you go: rtstools.com/does-an-extension-affect-a-torque-wrench/
I'm in the same boat you were in. My wheels are 17x9.5 with 4.5" backspacing though, and I don't wanna spend another $2500 on wheels to fix this. With the spidertrax spacers I'd be at 2.75" of backspace on a d44. Is the 1/4" difference between yours, and mine a big deal? Or should I install shorter studs, and go with a 1.5" spacer? Thank you! Great videos!
Thank you so much for the concise informative tutorial. My plan is to install Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers on a 1980 CJ5.
Awesome, glad we could be of help to you :)
I was going to get a set of mammoth 2 inch spacers for my JT do you know if they are good wayalife?.. it says they are made from super high strength aircraft aluminum.
The ONLY company I trust is Spidertrax. I have seen too many off brand spacers break studs or have other issues.
Thank you...i only listen and watch your channel i just ordered a set for my JT@wayalife
Naughty boy, no jack stand!
LOL - yeah yeah, I know.
Nice video! Being on a budget yet still wanting to mod, this might be a good option to keep my factory wheels a bit longer and put 35s on my sport. The price of the spacers allows me to spend that extra money on other stuff.
Awesome, glad we could be of help :)
What size spacers were those?
Could I put 315/70/r17 M/F’s on my 2019 Jl Rubicon Unlimited and have the tires sticking out from the fenders a little without any spacers on the stick Rubicon wheels? Thanks for the video!
On a JL, you need to run 1.75" in order to clear the factory wheel studs or at least, without having to grind them down.
@@wayalife I appreciate the response are the ones that cover the hub considered really safe? I’m new to 4x4’s are there 35 tires that would clear the fenders width wise without spacers?
Not sure what you mean by "cover the hub" but the ONLY spacers I would recommend are these, the ones made by Spidertrax. And, I should note that I have run them on multiple Jeeps since 1999 and without any issues. So long as you install them correctly, they are just as safe as any new wheel that has less back spacing.
Will this Spidertrax spacer fit the JT gladiator?
Yes, it will.
Great tutorial vid as alway. Question can you still get a wheel alignment with wheel spacers installed being that we are pushing the wheel out?? Ty
I can see ZERO reason why you wouldn't be able to. But then, unless you have all adjustable components, the most an alignment shop can do is take your money to do a whole lot of nothing.
@@wayalife lol 😂 thanks as alway for the prompt response. Much appreciated
We call it “Poke”
Cool deal. Thx for the video.
you can't check for torque on the spacer lugs, you put locktite on the threads. If you re-torque and the nut moves, the locktite is useless at that point. unless your talking about the wheel nuts then ok, that makes sense.
Will my Spidertrax from my 2012 Rubicon work on my 2020 Gladiator Rubicon? Thanks!
Probably not or at least, not unless they're 1.75" in thickness.
What size of the lift kit and the spacer ? Please !!
In this video, we're running about 4" of lift and these wheel spacers amzn.to/40JxV2f
how much locktight should be applied?
Just a decent drop on each bolt.
Brother I love your channel , I’m ordering some today. Thanks for all the information you provide
Happy to hear you enjoy our videos and that you find them to be helpful.
@@wayalife how safe are these spacers? You always hear horror stories of spacers I placed the order last night and I am super excited, thanks
The only horror stories I hear are from people who tell me about what stories they've read on the internet. Me, I've been running high quality wheel spacers like the kind that Spidertrax makes for almost 30 years and on just about every Jeep I've owned. And I can say, not a single one has ever failed or been a problem for me. Granted, I know I've installed mine properly and check them on a regular basis and can't speak for anyone else as to what their running or how they installed theirs.
@@wayalife this definitely makes me feel better, I should have mine in a few days from Amazon and I can’t wait to install them, thanks for the reply and for sharing your experiences and knowledge with the rest of us.
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i need this for my jeep cherokee kk 3.7 v6 gasoline liberty 2012, im from brazil!!!
I subscribed because of this video. Very straightforward!
Glad to hear it! Thank you :)
Is it ok to go with the blue lock tight instead of the red?
Only if you want your wheels to fall off while driving on the highway. Seriously, in spite of what all the internet experts will tell you, red loctite is not evil and you will NOT have issues getting the nuts off if and when needed. Blue will be compromised by the heat your brakes create and they will NOT hold the way red will.
Love the videos, Eddie! After the initial 100 mile check, how often would you recommend checking them? I’ve heard every tire rotation. Thank you!
After the first check, there should be no reason to check them again outside of a visual check. Use a paint pen to mark your bolts and that'll show you if anything has moved. None should even after the first 100 miles if you installed them correctly.
@@wayalife Awesome, thank you!
Do you have the link for the spacers ?
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I always wondered about spacers hearing pros an cons over the years I like the none tucked look just looks sweet as always be safe
Just like I say in the video, you do NOT want to use spacers that just get sandwiched in between your axle and wheels. Those are dangerous and should NOT be used. High quality ones like these Spidertrax bolt up to your axle and then your wheels to them. When installed correctly, they should work no differently than new wheels with less back spacing. The pro to these is that they're affordable and will help you to clear suspension components. The con, just like any wheel with less back spacing, they will cause your ball joints and unit bearings to wear out prematurely.
We’ll said that’s why I love your videos you always point out the best route on projects an safest which saves big headaches in the long run for us thank you on always bringing the best
On wheel spacer...do u need to retorque after a few miles.....and will re torque the wheel spacer nuts break the bond of the red lock tight......for I am using teraflex 1.75 spacer with lots of red lock tight dripping off the studs to make sure it does its job.... to re torque means u may end up moving the not which can break the bond...what's ur take on this....and think u for ur time and videos..
You can check the torque after about 100 miles. Just set your wrench to a lower value such as 120 as opposed to 130. After that, no check should be needed.
Looks good! Looking forward to some rock crawling videos with the new setup.
Thanks! We've been wheeling and hope to get some videos up soon.
hey Eddie, where did you get the covers for the center of your wheels at? keep up the good work, jeep is beautiful :)
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@@wayalife thanks for getting back to me so quick. I have wheels 8.5'' wide that have 4.75 inch backspace 0mm offset, 37x13.5x17 trepador tires with the dynatrac endurosport lift on my JLUR. Do you think that I would rub at full flex with the 1.75'' spacers? Hope I didnt leave anything out. Again I love your videos!
I just recently bought ,a Jeep Wrangler unlimited Willy. the spacers gives it that bad ass look ? Does it add any of the performance
Actually, it will cause things like your ball joints and unit bearings to wear out prematurely. Not that big of a deal but there are no performance gains other than widening up your stance and maybe making your center of gravity a little lower.
Hi,
Can I run spider trax spacers ( 1.75) on my JL which has Fuel Sledge 20 inch rims on 35 Nitto Ridge Grapplers with a 44 negative offset? They already stick out about 2 inches but for a super aggressive look can I add the spacers or am I just asking for trouble? I have seen a few with half the tire untucked and they look great. So appreciate your knowledge.....thank you!
You can run whatever you want but the more you push your tires out, the more stress you will place on your ball joints and unit bearings. This will cause them to fail prematurely. Not really that big of a deal as everything wears out but it is something you'll need to be aware of.
Dont you want to clean the rust off first ?
If rust is an issue in your neck of the woods, I suppose you should. I live in Nevada and in the almost 30 years that I've been doing this Jeep thing and running spacers, it's never been an issue to clean off the mild surface oxidation that you see in this video.
It looks like one of your rear beadlock ring bolts is backing out (just a heads up). I wanted to get those KMC wheels but needed less backspacing. I'm glad to see they look great with wheel spacers. I was afraid it would be too much.
Good eye! As a matter of fact, that one was. We did just get them installed and checking all the bolts was something I did do shortly after installing these spacers.