Pluke the 2

thats how i feel

09JKRubi

Last question Spacers or no spacers? And has anyone used or heard of these?

Pluke the 2

i suggest if youre going to use spacers, go with proven and good quality spacers such as spidertrax 1.5" 5x5 bolt pattern. i have those on my rig and run a 4.5" bs wheel and i love the stance now...

catahoula

X's 2 on Spidertrax. I've been running 1.5" for a while and very happy. Very good quality. If you do get aftermarket you can also get correct backspacing and won't have to worry about using spacers. They are great especially if you are running stock wheels. Just make sure you get the correct thickness....such as 1.5". I don't know how true but read a story about a guy running too thin and the lug bolts did not countersink deep enough, were too long and did not tighten correctly and one fell off while they were driving. Also, use red loctite and re-torque as well.

BlackRockBurner

Not sure what the back space is on those rims. But you want 4.5"back space , any more (ie.5" ~ 6") and you can rub the suspension. If those rims have say 5"BS and you add 1.5" spacers, you get 3.5" BS. Then your wheels are spread wider (track) and the rubber will go beyond the stock flares.

catahoula

Nice rig BlackRock!

SpicedCrusher

I agree ditch the Rockstars

BlackRockBurner

Thanks Catahoula. Work in progress with the end a moving target. I ran Spidertrax spacers on skinny 33s for 3 years : first year with no lift. Then when it was time for new rubber, I took the long term in consideration. Simple paintable 15" rims with tires will cost much less than sticking with 18" stock Gladiators.

OP- if you run spacers, or change rims, very important to remove and discard the retaining washers on the rotors. With that lift, 35"s will fit. If they rub the flares, add bump stops or chop the flares. Bump stops are better, you don't want to fully compress the springs.

Nothing wrong with 285s while many will try to sway your choice.

Ryan0260

Depends on the backspacing of the wheels. If you do go with spacers go with reputable like spidertrax. Worth the extra money to be safe