Feedback Wanted: Spidertrax Spacers

[Jeep Generation]

Thanks for the video. The weird thing is I read somewhere that Spidertrax says to tighten to 90 ft/lb and that is also what Synergy says. Why is this guy doing it to 130?

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Thanks, glad you liked it. Here are the instructions from Spidertrax if you want to check it out. Says 130, drive 50 miles, then check at 120.

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[Jeep Generation]

Does adding wheel spacers change the steering feel at all (45mph/55mph regular roads, etc.)? Something tells me it would steer better having the wider stance.

Second this emotion.

Adding the spacers gives the jeep a more stable feeling I would say. I haven't noticed any difference in steering.

Spidertrax/synergy state to torque to 90 ft/lb. Chrysler spec for the JL is 130 ft/lb. I would go in between at 100.

The Jeep JL owners manual says 130 ft/lb. The 130 ft/lb, drive 50 miles, then check at 120 ft/lb, is per the Spidertrax instructions.

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The spacers do make the jeep feel more stable at a wider stance. It isnt much, but it does help. No issues at highers speeds. If you don't plan to get aftermarket wheels, I recommend getting them. I have will be getting some Method wheels in a few months, this was a cheap solution for my 37s in the mean time. Just a little more extra maintenance, make sure your spacers stay torqued per spec.

 

[mgroeger]

Just put Synergy ones on last night. They say 90 as well.

 

[Carlton]

Just put Synergy ones on last night. They say 90 as well.

Yup the synergy ones I bought said said 90. I went in between the two and torqued at 110. I checked them after 50 miles and they didn't budge.

 

[Cokerat]

How hard would it be to remove the spacers after using the red loctite?

 

[Carlton]

How hard would it be to remove the spacers after using the red loctite?

Heat up the loctite and the lugs will remove normally.

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