I ran into a rubbing issue with my new tires on my jeep. They rub on the rear leaf springs just barely. I only need to space them out about 1.5 inches. What is everybody's opinion either for or against using bolt on spacers? I know the best option would be to get new rims, but that is a lot of money. Plus I like the rims I already have.
Spacers? Yes or no?
- Thread starter Tebbsjeep
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jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
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I have been running spacers on our off road trailer for 3 years and that thing rides rough and bounces around far more than the rig towing it, never had an issue with any of the nuts coming loose and wouldn't hesitate to run them on a Jeep.
rondo
rondo
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- Boise Idaho
I would never run them but if $ is tight, then I suppose they would be ok in the short term. keep an eye on them.
rholbrook
Well-Known Member
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- Kaysville, Ut
I used Loctite and torque wrench, never had a problem
scrogg
Enjoying the Drive
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^ this
I've used them for the last 7-8 years on my '07 JK without issue.
I've used them for the last 7-8 years on my '07 JK without issue.
amp713
Active Member
More people use them than you would imagine and they dont have issues. Do not use "spacers" use width changing adapters. A spacer is a piece that just behind the rim and rides over the lugs and is illegal in utah, but an adapter acutlaly mounts to stock lug nuts then uses separate lugs to hold the tire and are considered legal
Are all of you guys using blue loctite? I imagine red is way to strong to use on lugs, but maybe that's just me. Also are you using name brands? I have found some on amazon that are about half of the cost, and the company seems to have a good reputation. In my mind, aerospace aluminum is just as strong no matter who's name is on the label. Or should I pass on the cheaper ones? This is my first experience needing adapters.
amp713
Active Member
I wouldnt use red loctite if it was me.... Just experience of if something can go wrong it will and the idea of having a harder time getting off a tire doesnt make it fun. If you cant get them to hold with a torque wrench and proper torque its probably not a quality product but maybe thats just me
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
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Mine are an off brand and had no issues in 3 years as I mentioned.
I run them on my Toyota, no problems. I have known others who run them on DD's without issues. Just make sure you torque them and get hub centric spacers for better fitment if possible. I don't think lock tight will hurt, but it shouldn't be needed if installed properly either.
scrogg
Enjoying the Drive
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- West Jordan
Red locktite and torqued here.
scrogg
Enjoying the Drive
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- West Jordan
on the flip side, you want to make sure that your studs are not to long and not allowing the wheel to mount flush to the adapter(s). If this is the case you will need to grind the studs down enough to allow proper fit up