wheel spacers
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JK Newbie
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From: Pennsylvania
wheel spacers
I'm sure this has been covered but after researching and getting conflicting answers, i figured Id just ask. I have 15' jk unlimited sport. I just ordered XD rockstar 2 wheels 18x9 backspace=5 offset=0 with toyo open country mt's. I also have a teraflex 2.5 budget boost with shock adapters waiting to be put on. Question is do i put the lift on first?....will the stock wheels and tires be ok until my new wheels and tires come in?..I've heard you need spacers...or do i put the new wheels and tireson then put the BB on? Any help would be appreciated....obviously I'm new to this..thanks
JK Enthusiast
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From: Phoenix, Az
I'm sure this has been covered but after researching and getting conflicting answers, i figured Id just ask. I have 15' jk unlimited sport. I just ordered XD rockstar 2 wheels 18x9 backspace=5 offset=0 with toyo open country mt's. I also have a teraflex 2.5 budget boost with shock adapters waiting to be put on. Question is do i put the lift on first?....will the stock wheels and tires be ok until my new wheels and tires come in?..I've heard you need spacers...or do i put the new wheels and tireson then put the BB on? Any help would be appreciated....obviously I'm new to this..thanks
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JK Newbie
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From: Pennsylvania
That was my original plan until i read that i needed the spacers. I'm glad that i will not need them. I'll be putting the lift on tomorrow and I'll only have to wait until Wednesday for the wheels and tires. Thanks
JK Enthusiast
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You would only need spacers if you were putting the bigger tires on the stock rims. Good luck with your Jeep!
JK Jedi Master
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Question is do i put the lift on first?....will the stock wheels and tires be ok until my new wheels and tires come in?.
It has been quite a while since I last saw a post on it, but the temporary fix was maybe to flip the bolt around backward? Or to install the links outside of the brackets instead of on the inside? Anyway, not a huge problem, just look at the clearance when you put the tires back on to make sure they clear.
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JK Newbie
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So i installed the budget boost and the rear sway bar links rubbed my stock wheels. I had to flip them to the inside. Teraflex is confusing.....their instructions say put them on the outside....but if you watch the teraflex install video the put them on the inside...so which is it Teraflex?