Drag link flip, how much backspacing on rims? Stock rims and spacers?
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Drag link flip, how much backspacing on rims? Stock rims and spacers?
I run stock rims and tires on my 2008 JKU and have a 3.5 in terreflex lift, i want to flip the drag link (and put on lower track bar relocation brackets front and back) but know my stock rims wont clear them.
As an interim step before i got to new rims and 35's would it be possible to use wheel spacers to reduce the backspacing on the factory 17" rims enough to clear a drag link flip? I have the Currie drag link and tie rod set up if that matters.
Thanks as always in advace
Dave
As an interim step before i got to new rims and 35's would it be possible to use wheel spacers to reduce the backspacing on the factory 17" rims enough to clear a drag link flip? I have the Currie drag link and tie rod set up if that matters.
Thanks as always in advace
Dave
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From the notes for the Synergy flip on their website...
Assuming the stock rims are roughly 6.25" backspace, minus a 1.50" spacer, = 4.75"
I ran the synergy flip with 16x8.5 rims with 4.50 backspace, and had the rim contact the boot on a joint - didn't hit the joint, just wore into the boot. This was several years ago, and they seem to have switched to a new design on the boots that isn't as wide. With a 17" rim and spacers, you should not have this problem (?)
High Steer setup requires 16" or larger wheel diameter with a maximum 4-3/4" backspacing or wheel spacer with factory wheel setup. 4-1/2" back spacing is recommended.
I ran the synergy flip with 16x8.5 rims with 4.50 backspace, and had the rim contact the boot on a joint - didn't hit the joint, just wore into the boot. This was several years ago, and they seem to have switched to a new design on the boots that isn't as wide. With a 17" rim and spacers, you should not have this problem (?)