Any negatives with using wheel spacers
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JK Jedi
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Any negatives with using wheel spacers
Have you guys heard of any issues with using wheel spacers/Lug pattern converters? It just seems that with all the torque at that point on the axle, that having bolts bolted to bolts would be a week link. I have had a mechanic tell me not to do it. It sounds like a lot of guys on the forum do it with no problems.
Reason for my question? I am thinking about putting the stock Rubicon 32" tires and wheels on my son's stock TJ X. I would have to find a spacer to convert the lug pattern and add a budget boost. It seems like a good way to make good use of those nice tires/wheels and help me justify replacing the ones on my Jeep? Any thoughts? Would he need to regear though?:confused: Not sure what comes on the stock 06 X. His driving is mainly to school etc., no offroad for now.
Reason for my question? I am thinking about putting the stock Rubicon 32" tires and wheels on my son's stock TJ X. I would have to find a spacer to convert the lug pattern and add a budget boost. It seems like a good way to make good use of those nice tires/wheels and help me justify replacing the ones on my Jeep? Any thoughts? Would he need to regear though?:confused: Not sure what comes on the stock 06 X. His driving is mainly to school etc., no offroad for now.
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As long as they are installed to the proper torque and with the proper loctite, they should be fine for most applications, especially if not going offroad much.
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Wheel spacers are fine. I had run them on my TJ for a couple of years and without any problems before I got new wheels. As mentioned, just make sure to torque the lug nuts properly and then re-torque them again after about 50-100 miles. For extra security, red lock tite will hold things down well.
Oh, almost forgot, with 32's you should be fine without regearing
Oh, almost forgot, with 32's you should be fine without regearing
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really? well I posted what I plan on getting (as far as rims) on the 'what kinda wheels you going with' poll (which noone has responded to:sad: ) and am not sure if those rims are negative or positive backspacing...Is it really bad if so? I mean would I need to get new ball bearings every 2yrs or what's the defenition of "added stress" translate into $$$??
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really? well I posted what I plan on getting (as far as rims) on the 'what kinda wheels you going with' poll (which noone has responded to:sad: ) and am not sure if those rims are negative or positive backspacing...Is it really bad if so? I mean would I need to get new ball bearings every 2yrs or what's the defenition of "added stress" translate into $$$??
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If the new JK backspacing is 6.5" and I beleive the 06 TJ is around 5.5" the 1" spacer/wheel adapter should be fine, correct? Even with the slightly wider 10" Rubicon tires.