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I agree that as much backspacing as possible will look the best on a Wrangler, but I don't think that looks like too much; it looks good đź‘Ť
 
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desertrunner said:
Yeah I know I think just a little bit skinnier would look better I wish they could make like 3/4" or 1" spacers but once I but up and get bead locks it will be right where I want it

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I'm pretty sure Veruge*144 found an American company that makes a quality 1" spacer. He actually ordered a set, maybe he can give some more info when he sees this thread...
 
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I'm pretty sure Veruge*144 found an American company that makes a quality 1" spacer. He actually ordered a set, maybe he can give some more info when he sees this thread...
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Yup, here’s the website. It’s not loading up at the moment for some reason.
http://www.motorsport-tech.com/bora.html

I ordered 1” spacers, something got mixed up and I received 1.5” [emoji849]. The new ones are being made right now, I think takes about 10 days. They feel quality and have some fat hub rings. They are called BORA spacers and are Made in [emoji631]
 
VeruGE*144 said:
Yup, here’s the website. It’s not loading up at the moment for some reason.
http://www.motorsport-tech.com/bora.html

I ordered 1” spacers, something got mixed up and I received 1.5” [emoji849]. The new ones are being made right now, I think takes about 10 days. They feel quality and have some fat hub rings. They are called BORA spacers and are Made in [emoji631]
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Interesting. You gonna shave the factory wheel studs?

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VeruGE*144 said:
I might have to. I bought them to use for the AEV wheels, which had slots on the back. Those wheels went back, the new wheels might not have the slots so I might end up cutting the factory studs.
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BaddestCross said:
Interesting. You gonna shave the factory wheel studs?

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Interesting, yeah I figured they didn't make them less than 1.5" because they don't cover the stock studs. If it is required to shave the stock studs to make a 1" spacer fit I would not put those on i would rather just save up for new wheels. I'm not so heart set on these wheels to shave off the studs. I guess later you could just add new wheel bearings but still not something I'd want to do

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desertrunner said:
Interesting, yeah I figured they didn't make them less than 1.5" because they don't cover the stock studs. If it is required to shave the stock studs to make a 1" spacer fit I would not put those on i would rather just save up for new wheels. I'm not so heart set on these wheels to shave off the studs. I guess later you could just add new wheel bearings but still not something I'd want to do

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I’ll let you know what I decide when my new wheels come in.
 
Well last night I re installed my front bump stops and made a toe adjustment and took it for the first ride on the highway with all the new work done to it, and I must say I'm quite impressed. Handles like a dream at 70 I could let go of the steering wheel and it is straight as an arrow. I did get some sence of vibration at 80 kinda similar to the vibes I was feeling previously on 33s but honestly I don't plan on driving it that fast anyway. But very happy to know I can cruise at 70 with no issues at all.

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If you have aftermarket (double cardan)rear drive shaft make sure you pinion is inline with the shaft. That can cause vibration and premature failure on the u joint. Mud tires can cause vibration as well, sometimes there’s not much you can do about it.
 
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VeruGE*144 said:
If you have aftermarket (double cardan)rear drive shaft make sure you pinion is inline with the shaft. That can cause vibration and premature failure on the u joint. Mud tires can cause vibration as well, sometimes there’s not much you can do about it.
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Been there done that got the tee shirt... Haha for real though I did adjust both my driveshafts and a few other things a few times when i was trying to initially track it down. I haven't re adjusted them since I mounted the 37s and I know they will take a little more adjustment but visually they are close enough for the time being

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WTF EVO why on earth would you make the holes on your own rock star skids not fit your swaybar link ends..... fits on the sway bar just fine.... now I have to figure out how the hell I'm gonna drill that hole bigger....

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Ok turns out o jumped the gun Haha it was just the powder coating on there that didnt make them fit. 1/2" drill bit cleared it out and now it fits. But now it doesn't have paint....

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Almost done giving the entire jeep a re torque. Wanted to hit every bolt on this thing before making the trek out to moab next weekend considering I have replaced almost everything in the entire suspension and drivetrain. So far so good only a few nuts barely twisted so hopefully I did my due diligence when installing all these parts.
Also changed the engine oil should be all ready to hit moab!

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desertrunner said:
Almost done giving the entire jeep a re torque. Wanted to hit every bolt on this thing before making the trek out to moab next weekend considering I have replaced almost everything in the entire suspension and drivetrain. So far so good only a few nuts barely twisted so hopefully I did my due diligence when installing all these parts.
Also changed the engine oil should be all ready to hit moab!

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Make sure you post a lot of pics and have a lot of fun


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desertrunner said:
Almost done giving the entire jeep a re torque. Wanted to hit every bolt on this thing before making the trek out to moab next weekend considering I have replaced almost everything in the entire suspension and drivetrain. So far so good only a few nuts barely twisted so hopefully I did my due diligence when installing all these parts.
Also changed the engine oil should be all ready to hit moab!

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Awesome! Looking forward to hearing how it performs! 🍻

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