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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Default wheel spacers / adapters

I am getting my 33s soon on my stock wheels as well as the TF leveling kit.

Been doing a lot of reading and there are so many different opinions on the 285/70/17 rubbing issues. Some say it rubs at full turns some say it doesn't...

in any case, if mine rub, I will either adjust the steering stop, either get spacers...

Any opinions on that ? If I go with spacers how many do I need ? is Spidertrax the best ?

I also read that spacers/adapters adds stress to some components...

Any feedback would be great

thanks !
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Spacers we all went with 4. some use the spacers and others adjust. I use spacers to widen the track of my vehicles so they have 2 funtions on my vehicles. As far as how is best I am partial to the Spidertrax. Teraflex also makes a quality spacer. Some spacers are not strong enough to use of road.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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So are the Spidertrax studs good quality ?
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepeter
So are the Spidertrax studs good quality ?
Spidertrax uses grade 8 studs... IE: The best.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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they are crap




it's what I run on my jeep with 17x9 4.5 BS
37" tires
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wreckedFJC
they are crap

it's what I run on my jeep with 17x9 4.5 BS
37" tires
I undestand that proper wheels with the correct amount of backspacing are the best solution but are those spacers really crap ? What problems can they cause ?
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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what about roughcountry 1.5 Spacers? are those good?
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Rough Country are made from the same specs...
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Thumbs up Spidertrax

I am running 1.5" Spidertrax spacers on both of my jeeps and no problem at all, the bolts are very strong.

On my TJ I have to remove them every year for the inspection and put them back on without any issues.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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I did the rough country spacers, same thing for 80 dollars less.
I've ran rough country spacers on multiple other trucks and jeeps without issue.
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