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Wheel Spacer Question

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by ArleyC, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. Aug 17, 2007
    ArleyC

    ArleyC Member

    Alabama
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    http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=4336

    Has anyone ever used these or could recommend a better brand? Also, Is it a pretty straight forward install? I am not real good (but getting better) at mechanical stuff. I am sure I can take off a wheel and tighten some bolts if thats all there is to it. I have added a 2.5" lift and new wheels with some degree of backspacing but I was hoping to get a little beefier look. I have seen a couple jeeps where the tires come out past the fender. I really like the way it looks. I never really get offroad and I put very few miles on the jeep.
     
  2. Aug 17, 2007
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    It's really straight forward. If you have a torque wrench, torque the mounting nuts to about 75 ft. lbs. and definitely use the Locktite on those. Then you just remount the wheel. Those should be fine for DD use.
     
  3. Aug 17, 2007
    garbageman

    garbageman Member

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    I was uphappy with the backspacing on my new rims and corrected it with spacers. Did this on my 74 - Ebay for about 100$. Added 1.5" either side for 3" total. I have heard it is hard on your wheel bearings. Mine is not a DD. I agree with Posimoto with torque and check soon after and every so often.
     
  4. Aug 17, 2007
    JeepsRcool

    JeepsRcool Member

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    those are the wrong bolt pattern those spacers you show are 5 on 4.5
    Your jeep the 73 in your avatar is 5 on 5.5
     
  5. Aug 20, 2007
    ArleyC

    ArleyC Member

    Alabama
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    Your right. I have 5 on 5.5 pattern. I must have just posted the wrong link.
    Thank for the help and advice.
     
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