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Leveling Kit or Wheel Spacers 1st

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 04:52 AM
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Default Leveling Kit or Wheel Spacers 1st

Have limited funds so need to know what I should do first. Thanks for the advise. All stock 08 Sahara Unlimited.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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My vote is 4 wheel spacers first. 33 s fit in fenders stock the wide 12.5 rubs without spacers.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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it depends what tires you're running and when you plan on running them.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Pluke the 2
it depends what tires you're running and when you plan on running them.
x2 more info please
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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I only have 15,000 miles on the original tires so going to be running them until they wear out or I win the lotto. Once they do wear out, I'll put on 33's and more then likely buy them off of this site.

Want a better looking Sahara on the cheap which is why I am torn between the wheel spacers and the leveling kit.

Just need some help making that decision from all of you.

Thanks again.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Are you looking at the TeraFlex Leveling Kit #1155200?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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I have both and i would vote for the tf leveling kit first
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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tough call, but i think i would say spacers first.. jeep looks way better with wheels pushed out more.
BTW i did level kit first. i was shocked how good it looked after spacers!
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Are you looking at the TeraFlex Leveling Kit #1155200?
Yes, trying to decide what would look better as the 1st step.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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you're going to to be in between two issues.

first, if you offroad, you will notice rubbing on your fenders. if you don't offroad then you will not experience this.

second, is you will might rub your sway bar links. but, i think this is hit and miss, depending on the tire mfg you go with.

SO, what are you planning on doing with the jeep????????? Any offroading? or just Daily Driving?
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