Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Wheel Spacers Bent Axle

Thread Tools
 
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:01 AM
  #11  
racin444's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, Michigan
Default

Originally Posted by mkjeep
More than likely your C's are bent. If someone woulda took my jk and jumped it I'd either kick them in the balls or myself for letting them take it. Prolly both.
I hear ya, I tried to make the trip as pleasant as possible but now that I can see there is damage I believe Ill damage his Jeep when I replace the front bumper with a stinger. Fair trade right?

Or possibly sell our project bike we put together and take all the profits.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:08 AM
  #12  
whpony96's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,071
Likes: 2
From: Nampa, Idaho
Default

My friend you have the famous bent "C's"

I doubt the dealership will cover it. Hit up Joe Thompson from Teraflex and get some adjustable Ball joints to correct negative camber issue and also get some C reinforcements to prevent them from being bent more than they are now..
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 12:33 PM
  #13  
Harbourone's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 2
From: New Brunswick
Default

I would try the dealer and if they wont replace the housing then sell your project bike, use your half for mods and his half for repairing his dumbass damage.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 12:50 PM
  #14  
racin444's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, Michigan
Default

Originally Posted by Harbourone
I would try the dealer and if they wont replace the housing then sell your project bike, use your half for mods and his half for repairing his dumbass damage.
I think I'm gonna go this route. Hopefully the dealership replaces it and I can use all the project bike money for mods but that's just wishful thinking.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 02:19 PM
  #15  
STUPIDFACE's Avatar
JK Super Freak
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 0
From: South Louisiana
Default

Originally Posted by mkjeep
More than likely your C's are bent. If someone woulda took my jk and jumped it I'd either kick them in the balls or myself for letting them take it. Prolly both.
That would be my guess also.

corey d
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:00 PM
  #16  
Widewing's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Terryville, LI, NY
Default

Originally Posted by racin444
Hey guys,

I recently bought some 1.5" wheel spacers from Rough Country. The install went real nice and they look to be high quality spacers. Can't go wrong for $59.99/pair!
Looks mean nothing... Nice clear anodize finish means nothing. These spacers are made in China, machined from cast 6061 aluminum (or sub-standard billet), and they are down 30% in yield strength than Spidertrax spacers made from USA billet 6061-T6.

I've said it on these boards many times... You-will-get-what-you-pay-for. Every time with no exceptions.

Are they hub-centric? Probably not.

Last edited by Widewing; Sep 17, 2010 at 03:05 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:02 PM
  #17  
Widewing's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Terryville, LI, NY
Default

Originally Posted by cppower
The Spidertrax spacers are recessed in the back, would the clips need to be removed for those also?
My Spidertrax were not counterbored in the back. Yes, you need to remove the washers, as the instructions state.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:23 PM
  #18  
Harbourone's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 2
From: New Brunswick
Default

Originally Posted by Widewing
Looks mean nothing... Nice clear anodize finish means nothing. These spacers are made in China, machined from cast 6061 aluminum (or sub-standard billet), and they are down 30% in yield strength than Spidertrax spacers made from USA billet 6061-T6.

I've said it on these boards many times... You-will-get-what-you-pay-for. Every time with no exceptions.

Are they hub-centric? Probably not.
I agree with you up until the hubcentric part, only because if it wasnt for spacers wed all be on aftermarket rims, most of which are not hubcentric either.

Just throwing it out there.

But I choose hubcentric over non hubcentric any day lol.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 05:00 PM
  #19  
Widewing's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 916
Likes: 3
From: Terryville, LI, NY
Default

Originally Posted by Harbourone
I agree with you up until the hubcentric part, only because if it wasnt for spacers wed all be on aftermarket rims, most of which are not hubcentric either.

Just throwing it out there.

But I choose hubcentric over non hubcentric any day lol.
Quality wheels will come with a hub insert and retaining ring to fit your hub. If not, don't buy them.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:52 PM
  #20  
racin444's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 743
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, Michigan
Default

Originally Posted by Widewing
Looks mean nothing... Nice clear anodize finish means nothing. These spacers are made in China, machined from cast 6061 aluminum (or sub-standard billet), and they are down 30% in yield strength than Spidertrax spacers made from USA billet 6061-T6.

I've said it on these boards many times... You-will-get-what-you-pay-for. Every time with no exceptions.

Are they hub-centric? Probably not.
These wheel spacers are made out of 6061-T6 billet aluminum so I dont believe you can make a cheap copy of that metal. Plus these wheel spacers are Hub Centric. They are the exact quality and dimensions as the Spidertrax which is why I bought them. This has to be the only thing that looks legit from them.
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:56 PM.