Think I need spacers with 37s?

devwil68

Member

• Jun 21, 2013

• #1

I have attached some pics of my jeep with a 3.5" RK lift, method racing 17s on 37" MTZs. I think the backspacing on the Methods is ok, bit it feels like my jeep is top heavy. Were planning a trip for October and i feel like i need to widen the stance. Think some 1.5" spacers would be perfect. Need some opinions and suggestions.

 

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Tcdawg

New member

• Jun 21, 2013

• #2

What is the BS on your wheels?

I run spacers on mine, RK 3.5, 37" MTR's on a 4.5" BS wheel, 8" wide. I use them to keep the wheels out of the control arms and grill on full locked stuff.

 

devwil68

Member

• Jun 21, 2013

• #3

SIZE BOLT PATTERN OFFSET BACKSPACE LOAD RATING

17 x 8.5 5 lug 0mm 4.75" 2500 lbs. - 3600 lbs.


Do you have any pics of your setup?

 

Last edited: Jun 21, 2013

StrizzyChris

New member

• Jun 21, 2013

• #4

I would always run the minimal spacing needed to clear the frame/tub/suspension components. Doing so will place less stress on your balljoints. The "top heavy" feel usually comes from too much lift and too narrow of a wheelbase. Is your steering flighty? If that's what you mean, then check your caster angle

 

devwil68

Member

• Jun 22, 2013

• #5

StrizzyChris said:

I would always run the minimal spacing needed to clear the frame/tub/suspension components. Doing so will place less stress on your balljoints. The "top heavy" feel usually comes from too much lift and too narrow of a wheelbase. Is your steering flighty? If that's what you mean, then check your caster angle

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Well, steering feels solid, but when your turning and smaller bumps seems like more teeter-totter than is usually had.

but when you say The "top heavy" feel usually comes from too much lift and too narrow of a wheelbase wouldnt spacers fix that?

 

StrizzyChris

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• Jun 22, 2013

• #6

devwil68 said:

but when you say The "top heavy" feel usually comes from too much lift and too narrow of a wheelbase wouldnt spacers fix that?

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In a small vehicle like a samari or something tiny, maybe. But a JK has a pretty wide stance already. And a 3.5" lift isn't too extreme. It sounds like you're describing body roll and I've not used or seen that kit in person so I can't comment on the coils or other components effect on what you're experiencing. I'm sure someone else will chime in with their experience.