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putting lift and 35s, wheel spacer question

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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Default putting lift and 35s, wheel spacer question

New to this and do not know what will fit and not fit. Just bought 3.5 rough country and 35x12.50x17 and going to put them on the stock rims. Will I need wheel spacers for this?
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Yes you will.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Yep 1 1/2 in. Spacers.Spydertrex are the only way to go.. Make sure you follow the directions to the letter when u put them on.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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thank, already ordered them!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Remove & discard the lock washers on the rotors. LocTite, torque, take for a spin, recheck torque minus a few pounds. Wheel.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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And if you have a shop rotate your tires, check with them to see if they will still do it with the spacers on. Some won't.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
And if you have a shop rotate your tires, check with them to see if they will still do it with the spacers on. Some won't.
True, and some shops won't even mount a 12.50" wide on the stock 7.5" wheel.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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I prefer shops that do not use impact wrenches to tighten lug nuts and possibly warp rotors.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 02:53 AM
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I rotate my own tires and re-torque. Apparently there are special sockets on impact wrenches. They are set at specific torque so they do not go over. A technician told me that at a tire store due to so many people use spacers nowadays. I would still do mine.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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Hate to still this thread but since you have the info you needed. I'm about to order my lift today and need to know do I need wheel spacers for a 2.5" spacer lift with rubicon shocks and stock rims and tires until I go to 33's.
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