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Old 01-12-2007, 08:26 AM
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Default Spacers with OEM 18'' wheels.

Does anyone know if I have to put spacers behind my OEM 18'' wheels to run 35 x 12.50 x 18 BFG Mud Terrains. I already have the Full Traction 2'' Econo lift - still have to choose shocks. I have removed the air dam.
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Old 01-12-2007, 03:15 PM
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you should not need to, if it rubs, get em. post pictures when when you get some, this is what i want to do w/ my sahara w/ 18's. That should look great! Good luck!
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Old 01-12-2007, 03:31 PM
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I'm odered the 2 1/2 kit from my local shop and was told i need spacers. WayofLife will chime in here and tell you the deal
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TXChopper, get your lift on and 35's and let us know! ;-) as well as gas milage! I was decided on 35's and 3" (with the stock 18"s) until i saw posts on gas mileage, this is my daily driver and allot of hwhy so no i am back to undeciided, but i really want the 3" and 35's!!! Even if i get exhaust and intake, i'm not sure i can live with the gas mileage from what i've read with as much as i drive...
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I just got 35 toyos yesterday on my sahara 18 rims. I did need spacers. But it looks SO badass. I'm on my phone or I would post a pic.
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Old 01-13-2007, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JEEPWND
I just got 35 toyos yesterday on my sahara 18 rims. I did need spacers. But it looks SO badass. I'm on my phone or I would post a pic.
So post them now
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Old 01-13-2007, 06:52 PM
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I just got 35 toyos yesterday on my sahara 18 rims. I did need spacers. But it looks SO badass. I'm on my phone or I would post a pic.
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Lol I'm gonna laugh if this works from my phone
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Originally Posted by JEEPWND
I just got 35 toyos yesterday on my sahara 18 rims. I did need spacers. But it looks SO badass. I'm on my phone or I would post a pic.
that looks sweet!!! Do the tires stick out of the wheeel wells a little?
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Old 01-14-2007, 06:03 AM
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JPWIND, NICE!!! What lift did you go with brand/size and what size spacers did you use? Post some more pics when you can, that is exactly what i want to do and have been waiting for pics of. Again, very NICE!!
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