35s on Stock Wheels Installation Trouble
JK Freak
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: CT
i had issues when going to town fair tire. I wanted new valve stems and balance on my front tires. they wouldnt even take the tire off when they notice i had aluminum spacers on my 33's. they told me i can come back with the tires off the jeep and roll them in. lol. WTF..
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Texas
I can indeed change a flat if necessary and realize the spacer installation is quite simple but since proper torque is important and I don't have an Impact wrench I thought it would be better to let the guys with the right tools handle that job.
I found an independent shop that has no problem with the spacers but I'm just hoping they don't say anything about the wheel/tire width discrepancy. Unfortunately they had no time today so it will be next Saturday now before it happens. If I have trouble with them, I'll take the collective advice of having them mounted and balanced then put them all on myself.
Thanks to you all for the input and I will post before and after pics once done b/c I can't wait to see how this setup turns out!
I found an independent shop that has no problem with the spacers but I'm just hoping they don't say anything about the wheel/tire width discrepancy. Unfortunately they had no time today so it will be next Saturday now before it happens. If I have trouble with them, I'll take the collective advice of having them mounted and balanced then put them all on myself.
Thanks to you all for the input and I will post before and after pics once done b/c I can't wait to see how this setup turns out!
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JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: New Castle, DE
Well I'm obviously no mechanic, thanks for the education on Torque vs. Impact wrenches, I did not know the difference before today.
Luckily however this second shop has agreed to install the spacers for me. But its good to know what I need in order to take care of tightening lugs in the future.
Right now, I'm just hoping I don't have a problem with them not wanting to put the tires on 8" wheels.
Luckily however this second shop has agreed to install the spacers for me. But its good to know what I need in order to take care of tightening lugs in the future.
Right now, I'm just hoping I don't have a problem with them not wanting to put the tires on 8" wheels.
JK Super Freak
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From: Vallejo, CA
Try to make sure the install shop does not use impact wrench and only a torque wrench on install. Also make sure they remove the lock washers on all the studs on the rotor.
You may still want to look into investing in a torque wrench yourself. You have to double check in the future.
You may still want to look into investing in a torque wrench yourself. You have to double check in the future.
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2011
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From: Lawton, OK
Ran into the same problem, had them mount the tires and put the spacers on myself once I got home. Most tools you can borrow from all the big chain auto parts store with a deposit. Very easy to do if you don't have a garage or a big tool collection. Just make sure the loctite is used!
JK Freak
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From: Wilbraham, MA
Unfortunately most companies won't install spacers. I agree with the rest of the forum, have them install the tires then go home and install the spacers. Use a torque wrench and some locktite on the spacers during install.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Rogers, AR
You retorque at a lower setting. Basically its just testing to make sure the loctite hasn't released for some reason. You should also check the torque on the spacers each time you rotate the tires.
