Wider wheels / Wheel pattern
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1.) as for spacers it depends on what your rims off set is
2.) wheel spacers maybe a 1.25 spidertrax if needed
3.) as for lug pattern I believe your YJ is 5 on 4.5 but not 100% sure
4.) I prefer steel especially if its a trail rig
5.) back spacing take a ruler from inner rim on backside measure to outside of rim that's your back spacing
2.) wheel spacers maybe a 1.25 spidertrax if needed
3.) as for lug pattern I believe your YJ is 5 on 4.5 but not 100% sure
4.) I prefer steel especially if its a trail rig
5.) back spacing take a ruler from inner rim on backside measure to outside of rim that's your back spacing
Yeah...what ^ he ^ said.
Your YJ has a 5 X 4.5" lug pattern. With a, say 33 X 12.5 tire on a 8" rim with 3.75"-4" backspacing, you shouldn't need spacers. That's the most common set up out there.
Steel-little more durable and can be trued if the damage isn't awful (from my research anyway). But, they're heavier.
Alloy. Lighter, "purtier" (if you're into that stuff), and more expensive.
Your YJ has a 5 X 4.5" lug pattern. With a, say 33 X 12.5 tire on a 8" rim with 3.75"-4" backspacing, you shouldn't need spacers. That's the most common set up out there.
Steel-little more durable and can be trued if the damage isn't awful (from my research anyway). But, they're heavier.
Alloy. Lighter, "purtier" (if you're into that stuff), and more expensive.
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SteelHeadz
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No way that it would put more strain on the bearings?, how do you figure?
SteelHeadz
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That is correct only if the backspacing on the wheel is not on its maximum manufacturers spec. however, If it is the maximum backspacing available for fitment(factory specs.), adding up a wheel spacer or an adapter will increase the load farther from the center of the bearing and will ultimately wear the bearings prematurely.
3.75"-4" should do it. How much lift do you have?
Right now I have 2.5 suspension lift. I was hoping to get away with a 4" suspension lift and 2" body. Will that work with the new tires and wheels?
Doubt you'll get 35's under there with only a 2.5" lift without some serious fender cutting. The 4" suspension/2" body will get you there. BUT...the more you raise the body, the more chances you have of misalligning other things like shift/T-Case linkages. Plus, it will misallign your fan and radiator.
*the following is based on research and lots of forum/write-up perusing, NOT actual hands on experience. If anyone has corrections or if I'm off base, let me know*
If you go 1" body lift, some of those probs will be avoided and you can get a 1" motor mount to get the fan where it's supposed to be. With a 4" suspension/1" body lift, you'll be in the ballpark you want to be. If you need more space, you can get small shackle lifts or cutout flares/flat fenders. Of course, you could also get more aggressige with the fenders with just a 4" lift and bigger bumpstops.
*the following is based on research and lots of forum/write-up perusing, NOT actual hands on experience. If anyone has corrections or if I'm off base, let me know*
If you go 1" body lift, some of those probs will be avoided and you can get a 1" motor mount to get the fan where it's supposed to be. With a 4" suspension/1" body lift, you'll be in the ballpark you want to be. If you need more space, you can get small shackle lifts or cutout flares/flat fenders. Of course, you could also get more aggressige with the fenders with just a 4" lift and bigger bumpstops.
Thanks FLLawdog!
What is your opinion on this set up-35" x 12.5" on 15" x 8" steel wheels
Also with a 3.75" backset.......The less backset the less likely to rub when turning?
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