Wheels
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10frank9
Web Wheeler
Backspace issues don't arise with lifts so much as they do with tires and rubbing caused from wider than stock. What tires will you be running and will you be running factory wheels?:thinking:
Jeeper Jr.
New member
Correct me I'm wrong but I don't think you can.
"This kit will allow you to run up to a 35" tire (aftermarket wheels with 4.5" backspacing or less are required)."
Got it from:
http://www.teraflex.biz/jk-2-5-lift-kit.html
"This kit will allow you to run up to a 35" tire (aftermarket wheels with 4.5" backspacing or less are required)."
Got it from:
http://www.teraflex.biz/jk-2-5-lift-kit.html
10frank9
Web Wheeler
Again we need to know what tires he is planning on running. BS issues come from wider tires rubbing sway bars, bolts and affecting your turning radius.
Jeeper Jr.
New member
I understand that. I'm just thinking if the lift itself forbids 5" of backspacing, the other issues are moot.
10frank9
Web Wheeler
The lift itself doesn't forbid 5" of backspacing. The lift is made to accommodate 35's but will not do so without also requiring wheels with 4.5" of backspacing. If you have installed a lift you would understand the physics behind raising a vehicle up 2.5". This will not affect the vehicle running wheels with 5" of backspacing unless the tires are also changed. The backspacing issues arise when wider tires are put on with wheels that are not able to clear the suspension components.
Jeeper Jr.
New member
If have not installed a lift but I have changed wheels and I ran into backspacing issues right at the beginning as the wheel was contacting a strut. It was not a Jeep tho. I didn't realize my rationale didn't apply :doh: Thanks for the info. Now I know better
10frank9
Web Wheeler
If have not installed a lift but I have changed wheels and I ran into backspacing issues right at the beginning as the wheel was contacting a strut. It was not a Jeep tho. I didn't realize my rationale didn't apply :doh: Thanks for the info. Now I know better
Glad to help.:thumb:
I believe stock JK wheels have about 6.25" of backspacing so the wheels with 5" BS will be an improvement.
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