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Sizing for wheel spacers ?!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Rcrowder, Mar 27, 2018.

  1. Mar 27, 2018 at 1:03 PM
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    I’ve been looking into putting wheel spacers on my 99 XJ .. I know the desired look I’m going for I just don’t know exactly what size I’d need to buy. Can anyone point me in the right direction ? I’ll upload a few pictures of what I’m shooting to do ... thanks

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  2. Mar 27, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    Welcome to the site! Do you have a set of wheels already picked out? You might not need the spacers depending on the back space of the wheels you choose
     
    chris4x4, Mar 27, 2018
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    Welcome! Your XJ can use the 5 on 4.5" wheel spacers to space out the front and rear axles. You just have to pick the spacer thickness, i.e.: 1.25", 1.5" etc. IMO stick with a reputable brand like SpiderTrax, G2, etc. They may even have spacers to run JK wheels.
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    Welcome to the forum @Rcrowder.
    Previous posts are great advice. Back spacing is everything. What wheels are you looking to put on? Any idea what the back spacing is? The two pics you posted, both XJs have the fender flares removed. Is that your plan also? Post up pics of your XJ.
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:30 AM
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    Post a picture of what your ride looks like now will help where to start. I agree with above comments. Before using spacers I woujld try to get the stance you want by purchasing wheels with a negative offset. Like a 15x10 inch wheel with close to 3.5in back space. This would really get your tires out there.
     
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  6. Mar 28, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    If you must use spacers I would suggest that you torque them to spec and use some thread locker on them. Since the lug nuts are hidden behind the wheel you won't be able to tell if they have come loose.....until your wheel and tire pass you on the highway.
     
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