Just got Teraflex 2.5BB, do I need wheel spacers?
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Just got Teraflex 2.5BB, do I need wheel spacers?
as the topic states, I have heard rumblings that I might need wheel spacers to run the stock 18" Sahara rims for the next 4-6 months while I save up for rims/tires.
If needed, do I need anything else OTHEr than wheel spacers?
Meddie
If needed, do I need anything else OTHEr than wheel spacers?
Meddie
JK Newbie
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From: NE North Carolina
2nd that. You won't need spacers. However, I did the same TF BB on mine and went ahead and put on some spacers. It made the whole JK look better. The tires were out an inch and a half but still under the fenders. Got a lot of good comments on it.
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No, they just make the track wider. That being said, i drove mine with the 2" lift for several days before putting the spacers on. The spacers made it feel more stable in the corners. How much of that was perceived vs real? i dunno, but it seems more stable, and i think it looks 100% better with them on.
JK Freak
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From: Grayson, GA
I am currently running the 2-1/2" BB with spidertrax spacers. I installed them at the same time so I had no problems.
However, one of the guys in my trail riding club just bought a new unlimitted Rubi and he put the BB lift on it. When he tried to install the new longer sway bar links in the rear, they rubbed the inside of the wheel as soon as he lowered it off the jack. This is second hand info, but I did look at this and see that it might be a problem.
The new extended sway bar links are fairly new to this kit, so this may be a new issue.
However, one of the guys in my trail riding club just bought a new unlimitted Rubi and he put the BB lift on it. When he tried to install the new longer sway bar links in the rear, they rubbed the inside of the wheel as soon as he lowered it off the jack. This is second hand info, but I did look at this and see that it might be a problem.
The new extended sway bar links are fairly new to this kit, so this may be a new issue.
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JK Junkie
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I am currently running the 2-1/2" BB with spidertrax spacers. I installed them at the same time so I had no problems.
However, one of the guys in my trail riding club just bought a new unlimitted Rubi and he put the BB lift on it. When he tried to install the new longer sway bar links in the rear, they rubbed the inside of the wheel as soon as he lowered it off the jack. This is second hand info, but I did look at this and see that it might be a problem.
The new extended sway bar links are fairly new to this kit, so this may be a new issue.
However, one of the guys in my trail riding club just bought a new unlimitted Rubi and he put the BB lift on it. When he tried to install the new longer sway bar links in the rear, they rubbed the inside of the wheel as soon as he lowered it off the jack. This is second hand info, but I did look at this and see that it might be a problem.
The new extended sway bar links are fairly new to this kit, so this may be a new issue.
From everything I've read on here, the extended rear sway bar links will hit either the tire or wheel depending on whether you have 17s or 18s. Spacers will fix this or the rear sway bar links can be installed on the inside of the sway bar and bracket without a problem. I'll find out this weekend 1st hand when I install my BB and spacers.
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I forgot about the longer links issue in the rear, i have heard that but dismissed it in my mind as i dont need them. I did not install longer rear links on my 2dr RE lift~werent nec. so i had no interference issues.