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Looking for pics of stock Rubicon, Mountain or Islander with wheel spacers.

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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 04:40 AM
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Default Looking for pics of stock Rubicon, Mountain or Islander with wheel spacers.

I would love to see some profile pics of stock rubicon tires without a lift with the spidertrak wheel spacers. Thanks.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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Slight variation from your request, I have a 2.5" lift, but the appearance will still reflect close to stock.

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Provides a nice aggressive look, and made the ride MUCH SMOOTHER.
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Finally kicks those tires out to where they should be, a properly proportioned jeep:
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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Thanks, look good. I have read pretty much every post I can find about spacers. I was talking to a mechanic today and he said that wheel spacers put stress on the wheel bearings and front end.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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There will be no more stress on those components than aftermarket rims and wheels with non-stock backspacing.

I love the look the spacers give, and as I said above, the ride quality is astoundingly better, also lowers your center of gravity.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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Does lowering your center of gravity, lower the actual height.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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Looks great, Can't wait to get mine installed.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cpd806
Does lowering your center of gravity, lower the actual height.
no it doesn't... just widens the track therefor lowering your center point in space
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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I'll post some when I get home, I have an 07 Rubi with 1.5 spacers.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Here is my Rubicon before I lifted it with Spidertrax spacers.

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