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does wheels spacer do affect bearings ?
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Author:  JEEPAOLIC [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  does wheels spacer do affect bearings ?
Just want to know from people who have been using wheel spacers for a long time, (I'm lookink into spidertrax 1.25'' spacer) how long have you used them and does anyone have had mechanic issues with it like worn out wheel bearing or thinks like that.

I just don't like the look of sotck wheels offset both steel or renegade wheels, and much more with a 245-75-16 tire, the tire should be at least flush with the flare. Planning on 245-75-16 too for summer tires (BFG AT). hope that with spacer it will gives the jeep a little more serious look.

and with spacers and tires like this setup, does the tire rub much more ? cause now I only have very minimal rubbing in fog door area...

bye the way does anybody have some pics of their truck with spacers and stock wheels on and 245-75-16 tire ??
thanks !
here's a pict of these poor looking tires/wheels offset:
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Author:  Bakerkj [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:29 am ]
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You're in luck I just took a few pics today! spydertrax with bfg a/t Ko's 245/75/16
No Rubbing. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble with the spacers. Driving like you stole it would probably wear the wheel bearings out faster than a 4.25 backspacing.



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Author:  OzLtd [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:47 am ]
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That does look good bakerkj, nice clear lenses too.

The spacers shouldnt cause any issues whatso ever. Having a 5 on 114.3 stud pattern allows for a large wheel bearing so I wouldnt be concerned.
If we had a 4 on 93mm stud pattern i'd be questioning it though ;)

Knock youself out mate, and dont look back. Just make sure you do up the bolts to the right specs and check periodically.
Author:  Bakerkj [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:09 pm ]
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Free shipping on the spacers


http://www.northridge4x4.com
Author:  Eddo [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:55 pm ]
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Offcourse it will put a little more stress on the bearing, but not enough to make a difference. No difference than running a different rim. The 1.25" spacer only make the wheels sit a 1/4" further out than Moab rims that alot of KJ owners run.

If you get wheels spacer try and go with some hub-centric ones vs the lug-centric that are sold all over ebay or you might have some small wheel balance issue. I believe spider-trax spacers are hub-centric.
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