Harley Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Does anybody run spacers on the rear to bring the tires out to match the front? And if so, which ones/sizes do ya have?? Pics would be nice too. Maybe i'm just picky but the way it looks drive's me nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have 15" rims from a 2WD '66 Travelall that will bolt onto the back but not the front (center hole needs slight opening) and they are centered offset, so the wheels will be pushed out almost 2". These are good spacer/adapters (just wish they were the right bolt pattern. I could put 5 on 5.0" rims on 5 on 4 3/4" with them) Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Yep, SpiderTrax 1-1/4" hub-centric / wheel-centric spacers. Same width at the flares. Cures the factory wide butt look. Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have the same as Don on mine. They are high quality and hub-centric. If you go to the Spidertrax web site, you can find the "blemish" spacers for about $20 less and they are not structurally compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 The back tires tucked in more then the front and I did not like the look, so I bought some Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers. Before After Before After Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks good Don. That is exactly what I am lookin for. to match the front. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exgrayxj Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Yep, SpiderTrax 1-1/4" hub-centric / wheel-centric spacers. Same width at the flares. Cures the factory wide butt look. Before: After: Every time I see this truck I am in awe of how nice and clean it is! And well done! Do you ever sleep? :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Yeah it is pretty clean and looks good. I think he's a bit of a chrome lady of the night though! lol :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Are the wheel studs too short in this pic or is this just an illusion? Looks like not much thread engagement on the lug nuts. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I was wondering if it was really long nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deziped Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I think your right, the studs are short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exgrayxj Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Are the wheel studs too short in this pic or is this just an illusion? Looks like not much thread engagement on the lug nuts. :dunno: I have always been told that thread contact should be equal to diameter of stud, ergo 1/2" stud, 1/2" depth, rule of thumb. Maybe they are deep lugs? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I run the spidertrax on mine and have zero complaints. The rear looks good with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I fixed mine with some ford axles and wider wheels/tires in the back. oh wait, that's probably not very pertinent to the conversation at hand. :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Is it just me or does anybody else see a suzuki samurai on Pete's profile pic?? Sure looks like one to me. Looks good Pete but the problem with that is the "ford" part you mentioned. Just don't think I could live with myself if I went that route! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MJCARENA Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Are the wheel studs too short in this pic or is this just an illusion? Looks like not much thread engagement on the lug nuts. :dunno: I also thought they were short when i put the spacers on, there is 3/4 inch of thread into the lug nuts. I also put the wheels on without the spacer using the same lug nuts and it looks the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I also thought they were short when i put the spacers on, there is 3/4 inch of thread into the lug nuts. I also put the wheels on without the spacer using the same lug nuts and it looks the same. That's enough. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I need a pair of those so I can put the other pair of studded snows on my '82 Spirit (they are on XJ rims, so the offset makes them hit the tie rods) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Anyone have any issues running these? Like any premature wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Anyone have any issues running these? Like any premature wearing?I have 50,000 miles on the set on my LJ. No premature tire wire even when I occasionally miss doing a tire rotation by double the interval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Anyone have any issues running these? Like any premature wearing? I have 50,000 miles on the set on my LJ. No premature tire wire even when I occasionally miss doing a tire rotation by double the interval. Any idea about your bearings and such? I've heard that: "It's like putting a reverse offset wheel on, it puts abnormal pressure on the wheel bearings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Anyone have any issues running these? Like any premature wearing?I have 50,000 miles on the set on my LJ. No premature tire wire even when I occasionally miss doing a tire rotation by double the interval. Any idea about your bearings and such? I've heard that: "It's like putting a reverse offset wheel on, it puts abnormal pressure on the wheel bearings" 155,000-ish miles on the LJ. Wheel spacers have the same effect as putting on rims with low backspacing. Regardless, the wheel bearings will be fine as long as they are not run at one end of the extreme. What really kills bearings is lots of off road driving and constantly dunking them into mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Any idea about your bearings and such? I've heard that: "It's like putting a reverse offset wheel on, it puts abnormal pressure on the wheel bearings" 155,000-ish miles on the LJ. Wheel spacers have the same effect as putting on rims with low backspacing. Regardless, the wheel bearings will be fine as long as they are not run at one end of the extreme. What really kills bearings is lots of off road driving and constantly dunking them into mud. I've had 2" spider trax on my MJ, but not to even the wheel line, just for rubbing and it looks cooler (even more important!!) I argued the same point back and forth "on another forum". I didn't see the difference in stress on the bearings if the center of the wheel is in the same spot if I reduced the backspacing by 2". I had originally installed them on my XJ, but I bought some Crager wheels for it and gave the XJ to my son. I kept the stock wheels and the spacers. 100K on the XJ after spacers, they've been on my MJ for 3 yrs. I also thought the lugs were too short, so I replaced all 20 with 1/2" longer studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Hmm well I guess I'm going to pick up a set of 2" spacers :cheers: Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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