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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Just installed teraflex leveling kit. And I just ordered tires 285/75/16. An I gonna need wheel spacers to run these tires with factory rims?
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Probably not. They may rub at full lock, but I'd try it first.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SiliconTi
Probably not. They may rub at full lock, but I'd try it first.
By full lock do u mean with the steering wheel turned ll the way???

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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Just installed teraflex leveling kit. And I just ordered tires 285/75/16. An I gonna need wheel spacers to run these tires with factory rims?
You can try it like the other member said but it will rub at mofull lock just don't let it rub.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gunbo75

You can try it like the other member said but it will rub at mofull lock just don't let it rub.
Full lock meaning?
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Full lock meaning?
Full turn.




I thought wheel spacers were needed with stock wheels and this kit (no matter the tire size) due to the wheels contacting the rear sway bar links. No?
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Full lock meaning?
It means: No fun in the twisty turns. :(

Originally Posted by olyelr
Full turn.




I thought wheel spacers were needed with stock wheels and this kit (no matter the tire size) due to the wheels contacting the rear sway bar links. No?
Spacers are not ever needed with OE wheels AND OE tire sizes.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by olyelr

Full turn.

I thought wheel spacers were needed with stock wheels and this kit (no matter the tire size) due to the wheels contacting the rear sway bar links. No?
Rear sway bar links weren't touched when the level kit was installed

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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JK-Ford



Spacers are not ever needed with OE wheels AND OE tire sizes.
Im pretty sure spacers are needed even with stock tires with the Teraflex 2.5" kit.

Originally Posted by Jerkbait
Rear sway bar links weren't touched when the level kit was installed
Oh, I thought you got the 2.5" kit not the leveling kit. Maybe I should read a little closer next time!
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Ha no worries
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