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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 |
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 > > |
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 > > |
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 > > |
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$OU3.1346@news01.roc.ny... :I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off : camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only : drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention your : vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ or : normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing : change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not had : any problems with the spacers. : : -- : JimG : 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI : 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R : 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines : D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA : Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks : Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries : : 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp : 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear : 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys : D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift : Warn X8000i : : "KJ.Kate" wrote in message ... : > 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire. : > Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole thing : and : > opinions of course. : > Good, bad, indifferent, brands? : > : > Thanks : > : > Kate : > : > : : |
Re: Wheel Spacers
Hey Jim,
Sorry, thought the whole group knew, I am the one driving the "Chick Jeep" its an 05 Liberty. I am planning a 2.5" lift as soon as I can and tires at the same time. I wanted the width to give her a little stronger footprint. She is my daily driver. I will research the bearings issue just to be sure. I was a little concerned with "woller" in the aluminum. After a time, them getting loose around the bolts and developing stress cracks. Thank you for your input! KJK "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message news:8D1qf.1683$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 : > : > : : |
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 : > : > : : |
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 > |
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 > |
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 > |
Re: Wheel Spacers
Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings you
will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. What size are you considering, 31s? -- Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM) 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be. .. "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote in message news:502qf.15902$kP5.7224@bignews5.bellsouth.net.. . > 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$OU3.1346@news01.roc.ny... > :I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off > : camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only > : drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention > your > : vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ > or > : normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing > : change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not > had > : any problems with the spacers. > : > : -- > : JimG > : 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > : 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > : 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > : D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > : Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > : Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > : > : 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > : 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > : 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > : D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > : Warn X8000i > : > : "KJ.Kate" wrote in message ... > : > 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire. > : > Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole > thing > : and > : > opinions of course. > : > Good, bad, indifferent, brands? > : > > : > Thanks > : > > : > Kate > : > > : > > : > : > > |
Re: Wheel Spacers
Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings you
will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. What size are you considering, 31s? -- Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM) 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be. .. "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote in message news:502qf.15902$kP5.7224@bignews5.bellsouth.net.. . > 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$OU3.1346@news01.roc.ny... > :I have 2" per side on my CJ, made a huge difference in handling and off > : camber confidence. Some say it's hard on bearings and such, but I only > : drive mine on the trail, so not a lot of mileage. You didn't mention > your > : vehicle model; I use them to get close to the width of a wide track CJ > or > : normal YJ. If just for bigger tires... maybe a lift and/or back spacing > : change would be better. I don't recall the brand I have, but have not > had > : any problems with the spacers. > : > : -- > : JimG > : 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > : 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > : 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > : D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > : Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > : Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > : > : 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > : 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > : 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > : D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > : Warn X8000i > : > : "KJ.Kate" wrote in message ... > : > 1.25" on each side to enable the use of a little bigger tire. > : > Any of you fellers using them? What's your experience on the whole > thing > : and > : > opinions of course. > : > Good, bad, indifferent, brands? > : > > : > Thanks > : > > : > Kate > : > > : > > : > : > > |
Re: Wheel Spacers
Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings you
will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. What size are you considering, 31s? -- Billy_Ray@fuseSPAM.net (Remove the SPAM) 2002 WJ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be. .. "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote in message news:502qf.15902$kP5.7224@bignews5.bellsouth.net.. . > 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 > : > > : > > : > : > > |
Re: Wheel Spacers
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:c8f7$43a8b723$4831b233$9674@FUSE.NET... : Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings you : will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. : : What size are you considering, 31s? : : To tell the truth ... I am not sure just yet. I went to the off road shop looking at lifts and talked to the guys there who knows nearly NOTHING about Libbys, recommended a 3" lift to my husband. A 3" is too much, 2.5 is the best bet at this point according to my research. But then I went to the tire shop to look around and a young fella there showed me some choices and took one out to look at it next to the jeep. It looked a good size, but I was more interested in the tread pattern at that time than the size. I want it to look nice sure, but I also want the best grip for the least amount of noise and vibration that I can get. I posted a thread about the two tires I was looking at but didn't get anything back on it. Thought I would bug the guys n dolls in the KJ forums and see what they have to say about their tires. Kate |
Re: Wheel Spacers
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:c8f7$43a8b723$4831b233$9674@FUSE.NET... : Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings you : will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. : : What size are you considering, 31s? : : To tell the truth ... I am not sure just yet. I went to the off road shop looking at lifts and talked to the guys there who knows nearly NOTHING about Libbys, recommended a 3" lift to my husband. A 3" is too much, 2.5 is the best bet at this point according to my research. But then I went to the tire shop to look around and a young fella there showed me some choices and took one out to look at it next to the jeep. It looked a good size, but I was more interested in the tread pattern at that time than the size. I want it to look nice sure, but I also want the best grip for the least amount of noise and vibration that I can get. I posted a thread about the two tires I was looking at but didn't get anything back on it. Thought I would bug the guys n dolls in the KJ forums and see what they have to say about their tires. Kate |
Re: Wheel Spacers
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:c8f7$43a8b723$4831b233$9674@FUSE.NET... : Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings you : will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. : : What size are you considering, 31s? : : To tell the truth ... I am not sure just yet. I went to the off road shop looking at lifts and talked to the guys there who knows nearly NOTHING about Libbys, recommended a 3" lift to my husband. A 3" is too much, 2.5 is the best bet at this point according to my research. But then I went to the tire shop to look around and a young fella there showed me some choices and took one out to look at it next to the jeep. It looked a good size, but I was more interested in the tread pattern at that time than the size. I want it to look nice sure, but I also want the best grip for the least amount of noise and vibration that I can get. I posted a thread about the two tires I was looking at but didn't get anything back on it. Thought I would bug the guys n dolls in the KJ forums and see what they have to say about their tires. Kate |
Re: Wheel Spacers
Goodyear MT/R's are awesome. Check out www.tirerack.com
Carl "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote in message news:493qf.6190$RZ6.3421@bignews7.bellsouth.net... > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:c8f7$43a8b723$4831b233$9674@FUSE.NET... > : Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings > you > : will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. > : > : What size are you considering, 31s? > : > : > > To tell the truth ... > I am not sure just yet. I went to the off road shop looking at lifts and > talked to the guys there who knows nearly NOTHING about Libbys, > recommended > a 3" lift to my husband. A 3" is too much, 2.5 is the best bet at this > point > according to my research. But then I went to the tire shop to look around > and a young fella there showed me some choices and took one out to look at > it next to the jeep. It looked a good size, but I was more interested in > the > tread pattern at that time than the size. I want it to look nice sure, but > I > also want the best grip for the least amount of noise and vibration that I > can get. I posted a thread about the two tires I was looking at but didn't > get anything back on it. Thought I would bug the guys n dolls in the KJ > forums and see what they have to say about their tires. > > Kate > > > |
Re: Wheel Spacers
Goodyear MT/R's are awesome. Check out www.tirerack.com
Carl "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote in message news:493qf.6190$RZ6.3421@bignews7.bellsouth.net... > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:c8f7$43a8b723$4831b233$9674@FUSE.NET... > : Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings > you > : will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. > : > : What size are you considering, 31s? > : > : > > To tell the truth ... > I am not sure just yet. I went to the off road shop looking at lifts and > talked to the guys there who knows nearly NOTHING about Libbys, > recommended > a 3" lift to my husband. A 3" is too much, 2.5 is the best bet at this > point > according to my research. But then I went to the tire shop to look around > and a young fella there showed me some choices and took one out to look at > it next to the jeep. It looked a good size, but I was more interested in > the > tread pattern at that time than the size. I want it to look nice sure, but > I > also want the best grip for the least amount of noise and vibration that I > can get. I posted a thread about the two tires I was looking at but didn't > get anything back on it. Thought I would bug the guys n dolls in the KJ > forums and see what they have to say about their tires. > > Kate > > > |
Re: Wheel Spacers
Goodyear MT/R's are awesome. Check out www.tirerack.com
Carl "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@WhoseHotMail.com> wrote in message news:493qf.6190$RZ6.3421@bignews7.bellsouth.net... > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:c8f7$43a8b723$4831b233$9674@FUSE.NET... > : Kate, as long as you know your are adding some stress to your bearings > you > : will know to keep an eye and ear out for bearing wear/noise. > : > : What size are you considering, 31s? > : > : > > To tell the truth ... > I am not sure just yet. I went to the off road shop looking at lifts and > talked to the guys there who knows nearly NOTHING about Libbys, > recommended > a 3" lift to my husband. A 3" is too much, 2.5 is the best bet at this > point > according to my research. But then I went to the tire shop to look around > and a young fella there showed me some choices and took one out to look at > it next to the jeep. It looked a good size, but I was more interested in > the > tread pattern at that time than the size. I want it to look nice sure, but > I > also want the best grip for the least amount of noise and vibration that I > can get. I posted a thread about the two tires I was looking at but didn't > get anything back on it. Thought I would bug the guys n dolls in the KJ > forums and see what they have to say about their tires. > > Kate > > > |
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