Sway bar link clearance questions

[muddy_anvil]

I am in the process of installing a 2.5" metalcloak lift and I put on new wheels with 35" tires. My question is: looking at these pictures (I know the front sway bar isn't on yet) is there enough clearance between the sway bar links and the tires? Or should I put 1.5" wheel spacers on?

 

[muddy_anvil]

This is the rear

 

[MedixJK]

Its hard to tell but it looks like you will be ok. How much back spacing do the wheels have?

 

[muddy_anvil]

A very rough measurement looks to be about 2.5" when I measured the backside. I don't know much about backspacing if we're being honest

 

[muddy_anvil]

This is what I measured to be 2.5

 

[Heavyhaul07]

Look on the back of the wheel and give me the numbers that are cast into the wheel. Look for a negative number. Like -12 or -32

 

[Tylersilverjku]

I run stock wheels and 315 70 17 tires and I rub pretty hard on the rear end, but I havnt gotten any spacers for it et since I just noticed

 

[muddy_anvil]

Is that even the right way to measure backspacing? And I actually already have wheel spacers because I was planning to run them with stock tires too. Just need to figure out whether or not I need them!

 

[muddy_anvil]

I run stock wheels and 315 70 17 tires and I rub pretty hard on the rear end, but I havnt gotten any spacers for it et since I just noticed

Is your rear sway bar as close as mine?

 

[CraigRubiconLuebbers]

Stock wheels are 6.5" I would recommend 1.5 spacers it may not rub without them now but it will when you flex

 

[muddy_anvil]

Stock wheels are 6.5" I would recommend 1.5 spacers it may not rub without them now but it will when you flex

The pictures are from my current set up with aftermarket wheels. I'm no longer planning on using stock wheels

 

[A.J.]

Measure back spacing. Put a straight edge across back side of rim out where the tire mounts on and measure to where it bolts on to hub face right where your thumb is in picture

 

[muddy_anvil]

Measure back spacing. Put a straight edge across back side of rim out where the tire mounts on and measure to where it bolts on to hub face.

Thanks. It comes out to be about 2.5"

 

[A.J.]

Just guessing that wheel looks more like 4.5-5" backspace.

 

[A.J.]

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/+measuring_backspacing.jpg

 

[muddy_anvil]

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/+measuring_backspacing.jpg

I understand now. I'm not measuring far enough out. Thanks for the clarification! Anyways now that that's sorted out, how much do I need to be safe and not rub those links?

 

[A.J.]

With 35's you should be ok with 4.5" Looks ok in the pics. They usually have a recommended back spacing for the lift.

 

[iRonin]

Another thing to consider even if it's "really close but not quite touching" - in offload situations lower tire pressure + off camber can and will flex those sidewalls in and make contact.

 

[Tylersilverjku]

Is your rear sway bar as close as mine?

Mine are alittle closer than yours and the rub on the balance weights. It makes a lot of clicking noises, but not like yours is.

 

[muddy_anvil]

I appreciate all your feedback guys. I've decided to run the 1.5" spacers since I have them laying around just to be safe