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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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I have a 2008 Rubicon unlimited.

I have the stock wheels and tires.

Two questions:

1.) What size spacers should I but to push the wheel/tires out to the edge of the stock fenders. I do not want them to extend beyond the fenders.

2.) Any recommendations on brands of spacers?

THANKS!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Spidertrax 1.5" will put them about on the outter edge of the flares.

I've had mine for a year now now issues .
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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x2 on the spidertrax. I just got mine last week and love them.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by zhuskers1
I have a 2008 Rubicon unlimited.

I have the stock wheels and tires.

Two questions:

1.) What size spacers should I but to push the wheel/tires out to the edge of the stock fenders. I do not want them to extend beyond the fenders.

2.) Any recommendations on brands of spacers?

THANKS!!!!!!!
TeraFlex & SpiderTraxx are the popular brands...TeraFlex has them available in 1", that should get you the desired look....Not sure if SpiderTraxx has that size available, but their 1.5" spacers should ~ show 3/4" of rubbler past the fender...Hopefully others may chime in to correct or confirm my comments....



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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Spacers on. 1.5 Inch Spidertraxx



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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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If you get anthing smaller than 1.5in , you'll have to cut some length off your stock studs .
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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I ran the spidertrax spacers and loved them until I got new wheels.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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i have been running the spidertrax for about a year now. no issues, resolved the rubbing i had when i put the new tires one. i passed state inspection with no problems.

well worth the money and gives the JK a great look
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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If I get the 1.5 spacers will my stock wheels/tires rub? Do I need a lift kit? I was not planning on a lift kit.

Thanks for all of your help!!!
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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You won't need a lift. The spacers move the tires out, not up. I put wide tires on and had a rub issue with the rear tires.
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