Wheel Spacers

[HOrnbrod]

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:

[92tanMJ]

 

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

[Alexia]

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.

[92tanMJ]

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

[ParadiseMJ]

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.

[ComancheKid45]

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

[92tanMJ]

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

[ComancheKid45]

Yes much better option :thumbsup:

[92tanMJ]

Well I guess then after paid day I will be ordering a set!

[Keyav8r]

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.

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[92tanMJ]

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.

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They only stick out more because the front is doved

[92tanMJ]

Hey I was just wondering how often you all checked the torgue on spacers?

[mvusse]

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.

[dakal]

would you put these on if you were doing  plus 1000 miles in baja.

 

any problem with steel, alum, steel together