HOrnbrod Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 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!!) Does Spidertrax even make 2" spacers for 5 on 4-1/2" wheels? I thought they only made them in 1.25" and 1.50" sizes. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 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!!) Does Spidertrax even make 2" spacers for 5 on 4-1/2" wheels? I thought they only made them in 1.25" and 1.50" sizes. :hmm: I was looking Spidertrax this morning before I got on here, and they don't make 2" spacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 One thing to remember is that while it is not a huge change for the wheel bearing less backspacing puts more stress on the lug nuts.(The same for lots of backspacing.) It would not be a bad idea to replace those 20+ year old lug nuts while tearing it all apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) One thing to remember is that while it is not a huge change for the wheel bearing less backspacing puts more stress on the lug nuts.(The same for lots of backspacing.) It would not be a bad idea to replace those 20+ year old lug nuts while tearing it all apart. That's what I was thinking. Do I dare ask about eBay spacers? Like if it's my DD and will see pavement 98% of the time...lol These are the ones in question: *Edited to remove links to bad spacers. Edited July 9, 2013 by Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Doh! I just used my special tool (picture below) to determine the size of my spacers. They're 1.5" It's been awhile since I first installed them. 6-7 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Those particular Ebay spacers are NOT Hub centric and IMO I wouldnt install them on any of my trucks. I got a set of Hub Centric Ebay spacers last winter for about $60 and have had no issues fyi ;) with hub centric spacers I see no downsides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Those particular Ebay spacers are NOT Hub centric and IMO I wouldnt install them on any of my trucks. I got a set of Hub Centric Ebay spacers last winter for about $60 and have had no issues fyi ;) with hub centric spacers I see no downsides :hmm: Guess I need to go look up what the difference are... Edit: Gotcha, I understand now. Information: http://tires.about.com/od/understanding_wheels/a/hub-centric-vs-lug-centric-wheels.htm Better wheel spacer? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-pcs-2-inch-5-x-4-5-Jeep-Hubcentric-Wheel-Spacers-2-0-in-5Lug-Adapters-/261236298127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AJeep&hash=item3cd2e5918f&vxp=mtr Edited July 8, 2013 by Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Yes much better option :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Well I guess then after paid day I will be ordering a set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks a lot, guys! Something else I didn't know I had to have. Gotta get them now that I've been shown the difference in how much the the fronts stick out more than the rears. Never really noticed it before but now it's just glaring at me. Just Empty Every Pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks a lot, guys! Something else I didn't know I had to have. Gotta get them now that I've been shown the difference in how much the the fronts stick out more than the rears. Never really noticed it before but now it's just glaring at me. Just Empty Every Pocket They only stick out more because the front is doved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hey I was just wondering how often you all checked the torgue on spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Just like with aluminum rims. I retorque them after 10 miles of driving, then again after 100. I also check them at each oil change or tire rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 would you put these on if you were doing plus 1000 miles in baja. any problem with steel, alum, steel together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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