Spacers and adapters
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JK Newbie
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Spacers and adapters
Do wheel spacers and adapters add extra wear to the wheel bearings . Looking for some info ? I just put on some Falken 285/70/17 with stock rims . And I have a rub when the front wheel is turned all the way over . 
JK Junkie
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That rub can be fixed by adding a thin washer under the steering stops. Takes about 10 minutes, I think I used a 5/16 washer. Very slight increase in turning radius, but in 4WD that slightly less angle is easier on the front axle u-joints.
JK Newbie
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Can you please explain how to do this? I have 1.5" spacers/stock wheels/35" and also rub when turn all the way. Not sure what the steering stop is, pics? Thanks.
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Yes. Moving the wheel farther out increases the loads on the bearings and the ball joints.