Wheel spacer info - anything current?

Libertad · **Posted:** Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:30 pm

I'm looking at getting some wheel spacers to push out my stock wheels to compliment the lift I ordered. All the threads regarding Spidertrax had dead links or the store selling them does not anymore. I've also emailed JBA asking about the ones on their website. Currently awaiting a reply. The JBA ones look like thin 7/32" plates whereas the Spidertrax are 1.25" and used new bolts.

Anyone have any links to purchase or advise regarding either style?

Much appreciated

dcsveen · **Posted:** Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:28 pm

i ran the spidertrax spacers with my stock renegade wheels and it worked just fine, you just want to make sure that the don't come loose, i never had an issue though, i wouldn't go with the shim style spacers because you wont have much stud left to tighten the lug nut too, good luck

Libertad · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:33 pm

Yeah, I think I'll go with the Spidertrax spacers. Thanx for the reply.

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:57 pm

I've been running the 1.25" spidertrax for at least 5 years now with out issue, including many off road week ends.

That being said, if I had it to do over again I'd keep the money I spent on the spacers and use it towards new rims with less back spacing.

Even though I haven't had an issues with them, it is undeniable that they put extra stress on your bearings.

I purchased mine through RRO, but I know alot of people have had issues with that site ( I haven't as yet), but if you are having trouble finding them check ebay, or I might even consider giving mine up for the right price

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:59 pm

Here's a set on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.ca/SPIDERTRAX-1-25-WHEE ... 35a42c1f33

Libertad · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:31 pm

awesome, thanx. I can't afford the wheel/tire package now and I just put brand new Open Country's on the stock wheels(stock size) like 4 months ago. i figure I'll wait 'til next year for bigger tires and wider rim.

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:39 am

You may want to reconsider going to a wider rim. The wider you go the more clearance issues you are going to have, and more likley to loose a bead when aired down. I'm sticking with the stock width when I change mine out, just with 4-4.5" backspacing, and the stock rim width will take a 265/75 with out issue.

Libertad · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:01 pm

So stick with a 7" width and get a lower offset to push the wheel out further?

Just ordered the spacers

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:46 am

Libertad wrote:

So stick with a 7" width and get a lower offset to push the wheel out further?

Just ordered the spacers

That would be my suggestion. The stock rim is 7" wide with a 5.5" BS (I have to check that, it's either 5.5 or 5.25").

The spider trax are 1.25" which essentially reduces your back spacing from 5.5 to 4.25". So I would look at getting something 7" wide, with a 4.5" - 4.25" BS, and this will take up to a 265/75 tire with out issues ( you will still get some wheel well rub unless you have trimmed, or have an aftermarket bumper like the ARB where the lower front portion of the wheel well is completely removed.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:08 pm

7 inch wide wheel with 4 inches of back spacing works good
if going wider 8 inch with 5 inch back spacing like the MOABs works good as well

If you're going to be buying wheels I would forget the spacers and just get the wheels. Spend 200 on spacers and you can get Soft 8s for not much more and be done!

Libertad · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:00 pm

I can't afford to get a wheel/tire package now. Plus I just bought stock size Toyo OC A/T's like 4 months ago. I figured I wear those out then buy new wheels and tires. The spacers are to "get me by" for now.

Thanx for the replies guys

wilpwr78 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:34 am

So out of curiousity, are you pleased with the wheel spacers you ordered? Are they staying tight, causing any ride/handling problems? I can not afford the Spidertrax, but I am thinking about ordering a custom set from eBay. These are actually 2" thick and I hope to have them on before May 1st. Total cost per tire is $35.00, $140.00 for four, free shipping.

I am running stock size Mickey Thompson, MTX BAJA RADIALS.

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