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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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Will installing a set of wheel spacers affect my current alignment?

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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Detn8RYellow
I installed a 2.5" lift, 33's & Wheel Spacers.. didn't need a alignment. If your are just adding spacers to your current setup then you will be good, the only thing it will change is the stance.
Yeah, that is what I figured, but wasn't 100% sure.

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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:11 AM
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Added 1 1/2'' wheel spacers over 20,000 miles ago- no alignment issues. Tire wear excellent....
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TINMAN080
Added 1 1/2'' wheel spacers over 20,000 miles ago- no alignment issues. Tire wear excellent....
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Just so you guys know. I need the wheel spacers because of rubbing issues with my front coil overs.

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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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BTW, did you guys notice a improvement in handling after installing the wheel spacers due to the wider stance?
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jayrav
BTW, did you guys notice a improvement in handling after installing the wheel spacers due to the wider stance?
Since the Jeep has a 3" wider stance it would have seemed so. I really couldn't tell a huge difference myself but I never pushed it too hard into the corners either. I honestly couldn't tell too much of any change.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bOLsAK=3
Since the Jeep has a 3" wider stance it would have seemed so. I really couldn't tell a huge difference myself but I never pushed it too hard into the corners either. I honestly couldn't tell too much of any change.
I guess in theory it should provide a little extra stability by lowering COG. I'll see when I get mine installed.
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Probably the best thing I have done to help improve stability at highway speed. Very noticable improvement especially at 70 plus with a quartering wind.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by b14400
Probably the best thing I have done to help improve stability at highway speed. Very noticable improvement especially at 70 plus with a quartering wind.
I sure hope to notice the same improvement. Thanks for your input!
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