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KJ.Kate 12-20-2005 07:10 PM

Wheel Spacers
 
1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire.
Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing and
opinions of course.
Good, bad, indifferent, brands?

Thanks

Kate



JimG 12-20-2005 07:48 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off
camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only
drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention your
vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ or
normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing
change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not had
any problems with the spacers.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

"KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
> 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire.
> Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing

and
> opinions of course.
> Good, bad, indifferent, brands?
>
> Thanks
>
> Kate
>
>




JimG 12-20-2005 07:48 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off
camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only
drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention your
vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ or
normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing
change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not had
any problems with the spacers.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

"KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
> 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire.
> Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing

and
> opinions of course.
> Good, bad, indifferent, brands?
>
> Thanks
>
> Kate
>
>




JimG 12-20-2005 07:48 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off
camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only
drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention your
vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ or
normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing
change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not had
any problems with the spacers.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

"KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
> 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire.
> Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing

and
> opinions of course.
> Good, bad, indifferent, brands?
>
> Thanks
>
> Kate
>
>




KJ.Kate 12-20-2005 08:17 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
Hey Jim,
Sorry, thought the whole group knew, I am the one driving the "Chick Jeep"
its an 05 Liberty.

I am planning a 2.5" lift as soon as I can and tires at the same time. I
wanted the width to give her a little stronger footprint. She is my daily
driver.
I will research the bearings issue just to be sure. I was a little concerned
with "woller" in the aluminum. After a time, them getting loose around the
bolts and developing stress cracks.

Thank you for your input!

KJK


"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:8D1qf.1683$OU3.1346@news01.roc.ny...
:I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off
: camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only
: drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention your
: vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ or
: normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing
: change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not had
: any problems with the spacers.
:
: --
: JimG
: 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
: 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
: 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
: D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
: Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
: Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
:
: 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
: 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
: 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
: D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
: Warn X8000i
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
: > 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire.
: > Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing
: and
: > opinions of course.
: > Good, bad, indifferent, brands?
: >
: > Thanks
: >
: > Kate
: >
: >
:
:



KJ.Kate 12-20-2005 08:17 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
Hey Jim,
Sorry, thought the whole group knew, I am the one driving the "Chick Jeep"
its an 05 Liberty.

I am planning a 2.5" lift as soon as I can and tires at the same time. I
wanted the width to give her a little stronger footprint. She is my daily
driver.
I will research the bearings issue just to be sure. I was a little concerned
with "woller" in the aluminum. After a time, them getting loose around the
bolts and developing stress cracks.

Thank you for your input!

KJK


"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:8D1qf.1683$OU3.1346@news01.roc.ny...
:I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off
: camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only
: drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention your
: vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ or
: normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing
: change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not had
: any problems with the spacers.
:
: --
: JimG
: 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
: 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
: 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
: D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
: Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
: Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
:
: 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
: 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
: 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
: D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
: Warn X8000i
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
: > 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire.
: > Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing
: and
: > opinions of course.
: > Good, bad, indifferent, brands?
: >
: > Thanks
: >
: > Kate
: >
: >
:
:



KJ.Kate 12-20-2005 08:17 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
Hey Jim,
Sorry, thought the whole group knew, I am the one driving the "Chick Jeep"
its an 05 Liberty.

I am planning a 2.5" lift as soon as I can and tires at the same time. I
wanted the width to give her a little stronger footprint. She is my daily
driver.
I will research the bearings issue just to be sure. I was a little concerned
with "woller" in the aluminum. After a time, them getting loose around the
bolts and developing stress cracks.

Thank you for your input!

KJK


"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:8D1qf.1683$OU3.1346@news01.roc.ny...
:I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off
: camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only
: drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention your
: vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ or
: normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing
: change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not had
: any problems with the spacers.
:
: --
: JimG
: 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
: 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
: 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
: D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
: Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
: Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
:
: 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
: 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
: 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
: D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
: Warn X8000i
:
: "KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
: > 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire.
: > Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing
: and
: > opinions of course.
: > Good, bad, indifferent, brands?
: >
: > Thanks
: >
: > Kate
: >
: >
:
:



JimG 12-20-2005 08:32 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
Hi Kate,

I have not seen any loosening or cracks; important to torque the bolts just
like aluminum rims. It's always a good idea to mention your vehicle, for
occasional dwellers like me!

JimG

"KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
> Hey Jim,
> Sorry, thought the whole group knew, I am the one driving the "Chick Jeep"
> its an 05 Liberty.
>
> I am planning a 2.5" lift as soon as I can and tires at the same time. I
> wanted the width to give her a little stronger footprint. She is my daily
> driver.
> I will research the bearings issue just to be sure. I was a little

concerned
> with "woller" in the aluminum. After a time, them getting loose around the
> bolts and developing stress cracks.
>
> Thank you for your input!
>
> KJK
>




JimG 12-20-2005 08:32 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
Hi Kate,

I have not seen any loosening or cracks; important to torque the bolts just
like aluminum rims. It's always a good idea to mention your vehicle, for
occasional dwellers like me!

JimG

"KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
> Hey Jim,
> Sorry, thought the whole group knew, I am the one driving the "Chick Jeep"
> its an 05 Liberty.
>
> I am planning a 2.5" lift as soon as I can and tires at the same time. I
> wanted the width to give her a little stronger footprint. She is my daily
> driver.
> I will research the bearings issue just to be sure. I was a little

concerned
> with "woller" in the aluminum. After a time, them getting loose around the
> bolts and developing stress cracks.
>
> Thank you for your input!
>
> KJK
>




JimG 12-20-2005 08:32 PM

Re: Wheel Spacers
 
Hi Kate,

I have not seen any loosening or cracks; important to torque the bolts just
like aluminum rims. It's always a good idea to mention your vehicle, for
occasional dwellers like me!

JimG

"KJ.Kate" wrote in message ...
> Hey Jim,
> Sorry, thought the whole group knew, I am the one driving the "Chick Jeep"
> its an 05 Liberty.
>
> I am planning a 2.5" lift as soon as I can and tires at the same time. I
> wanted the width to give her a little stronger footprint. She is my daily
> driver.
> I will research the bearings issue just to be sure. I was a little

concerned
> with "woller" in the aluminum. After a time, them getting loose around the
> bolts and developing stress cracks.
>
> Thank you for your input!
>
> KJK
>





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