Wheel spacers... which ones to use?

[mgroeger]

I have a Sahara with a 2" spacer lift and Rubi rims/tires. My wife wants fatter tires so they stick out past the fenders a little. I said "well that is going to take another 40,000 more miles but you could get spacers".
So the questions are...
- What are the best spacers?
- What is the safest size to go with?
- Does this strain the axle or hub?
- Do I use locktite when installing (I've heard it both ways).

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[Martindfletcher]

I recommend these. They self center, better than most.

http://www.spidertrax.com/products/2018-Present-Wrangler-JL

Instructions here

https://system.na2.netsuite.com/cor...X6T36G9uwOC60ZMwVBTJdr;1546012107408&gc=clear

 

[WranglerMan]

JMHO... I never liked the idea of spacers, from my understanding into looking at them when I did my lift and tires you have to occasionally check and torque the spacer nuts but not sure that’s correct for all of them and then I spoke to a few guys like @TTEChris and some guys I know and discount tire and all of them suggested I sell my Sahara wheels and just get wheels with a negative offset to push them out further so I don’t have to deal with spacers so I did just that and went to a 17” -12 offset wheel and sold my complete Sahara setup and so far have had no issues

 

[silverbullet]

Spidertrax, Synergy, Teraflex, G2 are all brands to live by with regard to spacers. 1.5" hub-centric is the industry standard.

 

[mgroeger]

Spidertrax, Synergy, Teraflex, G2 are all brands to live by with regard to spacers. 1.5" hub-centric is the industry standard.

As noted by the other poster regarding offset rims, is there a disadvantage to spacing instead?

 

[Icepak]

As noted by the other poster regarding offset rims, is there a disadvantage to spacing instead?

Everything I’ve learned about the differences come down to preference and price. Obviously it’s cheaper to go with spacers versus replacing all the rims. I’m considering spacers as I just got some Rubicon wheels for my Sahara as well.

 

[Carlton]

Spidertrax and Synergy are the top tier brands. Either will be fine. Spidertrax comes in 1.75 and Synergy in 1 5/8.

Install tips:

1. Remove rotor retainer rings
2. Use provided loctite
3. Use hand tools/torque wrench

 

[Bob502000]

I decided to spend some money on a bumper and winch and just put spacers on for now. E-bay one and a half inch spacer for 109.00 bucks. The studs stick threw about an eighth of an inch but this style of wheel has cut outs on the mounting surface for that. Looks better than the stock setup and some 315s would be better. I'm not one to get rid of a new set of expensive tires.

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[mgroeger]

I decided to spend some money on a bumper and winch and just put spacers on for now. E-bay one and a half inch spacer for 109.00 bucks. The studs stick threw about an eighth of an inch but this style of wheel has cut outs on the mounting surface for that. Looks better than the stock setup and some 315s would be better. I'm not one to get rid of a new set of expensive tires.

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Few questions:
Are the Rubi fenders wider than the Sahara's?
Could you measure the width of the fender from the hood/metal fender to the outer edge of the plastic for me?
Could you take a pic from the position above but squat down so I can get a better visual?
I'm trying to see how far off these will stick and look. I can take a block of 1.75" wood and see as well but if you could help I'd appreciate it.

 

[Bob502000]

Few questions:
Are the Rubi fenders wider than the Sahara's?
Could you measure the width of the fender from the hood/metal fender to the outer edge of the plastic for me?
Could you take a pic from the position above but squat down so I can get a better visual?
I'm trying to see how far off these will stick and look. I can take a block of 1.75" wood and see as well but if you could help I'd appreciate it.

I got to go to work but the rubicons fenders are mounted about two inches higher than the other models, also I think they have wider dana 60 axels of about three quarters of an inch per side.

 

[Bob502000]

Few questions:
Are the Rubi fenders wider than the Sahara's?
Could you measure the width of the fender from the hood/metal fender to the outer edge of the plastic for me?
Could you take a pic from the position above but squat down so I can get a better visual?
I'm trying to see how far off these will stick and look. I can take a block of 1.75" wood and see as well but if you could help I'd appreciate it.

You have to be very careful with spacers as well. When I got mine the first thing I did was stick it on to make sure the lugs aren't sticking threw the spacer. Mine where sticking threw about an eighth of an inch so I started to send it back but looked at the wheel and THIS style has cut outs between the lug holes that are about a quarter of an inch deep, so I went ahead and mounted them. I think the one and five eighths spacer that people have talked about would be a better choice.

 

[Bob502000]

Few questions:
Are the Rubi fenders wider than the Sahara's?
Could you measure the width of the fender from the hood/metal fender to the outer edge of the plastic for me?
Could you take a pic from the position above but squat down so I can get a better visual?
I'm trying to see how far off these will stick and look. I can take a block of 1.75" wood and see as well but if you could help I'd appreciate it.

You want plenty of turns on the lug nuts as well, mine where 14 turns which is plenty.

 

[Swanny297]

Spidertrax is the right answer. Only spacers I have ever run on my Jeeps. Don’t go to ebay or cheap out on spacers you will regret it. 285/75/17 Ridge Grapplers

 

[mgroeger]

I got to go to work but the rubicons fenders are mounted about two inches higher than the other models, also I think they have wider dana 60 axels of about three quarters of an inch per side.

Dana 40s. If you think the Rubi was expensive the way it is it would be considerably higher with Dana 60s from the factory

 

[Bob502000]

Dana 40s. If you think the Rubi was expensive the way it is it would be considerably higher with Dana 60s from the factory

Dana 44 is what I have and I think they are three quarters of an inch wider per side.

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