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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
I would worry about clearance with 5" backspacing. TeraFlex recomends no more than 4.5" backspacing for clearance.
What kind of clearance issues do you think I will have? Calipers, Fenders, Control Arms? I ordered the wheels through Quadratec and it said that these wheels will fit the JK. 16x7 had 4.0 BS and 16x8 which I got had 5.0 BS, so I am a little confused on what might be the actual problem now.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepguywcn
What kind of clearance issues do you think I will have? Calipers, Fenders, Control Arms? I ordered the wheels through Quadratec and it said that these wheels will fit the JK. 16x7 had 4.0 BS and 16x8 which I got had 5.0 BS, so I am a little confused on what might be the actual problem now.
Wheels rubbing agains links/swaybars/frame. The more the backspacing the closer your new wheels/tires are to rubbing against things.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Default had to used 1" back spacers

Even tough I am still running stock rubi tire/wheel I had to run 1" wheel spacers when I installed 3" teraflex kit.rear tires would not clear new swaybar links(as noted in install instructions)

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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Wheels rubbing agains links/swaybars/frame. The more the backspacing the closer your new wheels/tires are to rubbing against things.
This sucks, Haha..
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepguywcn
This sucks, Haha..
Tereflex sells a 1" spacer that would work.

In the case with a 5" backspacing does anyone know if it is an issue with the fronts/backs or both?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wiredawg_mg
Tereflex sells a 1" spacer that would work.

In the case with a 5" backspacing does anyone know if it is an issue with the fronts/backs or both?
I cant imagine that there isn't anyone running these. I bought them straight from Quadratec. Man I am sweating Thursday now, ha ha.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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I always thought it made more sense to do your research before making a purchase instead of after.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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By the way how much are 4 spacers? And how much do you guys think I will need?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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I have the CRAGER SOFT 8'S with 295/75 R16'S BFG ALL TERRAINS and have NO problems,except slight rubbing at full turn on air dam. I have always read 15" might give you a problem.

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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMBO 702
I have the CRAGER SOFT 8'S with 295/75 R16'S BFG ALL TERRAINS and have NO problems,except slight rubbing at full turn on air dam. I have always read 15" might give you a problem.
So you have the 16x8's with 5.0 BS and you have no issues besides the air damn?
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