Wheel Spacers ??

[Mountainjk10]

I am currently running 1.5” spacers on my JKU. My new Dirty Life wheels have 4.5” of backspace, so that puts me at 3” of backspace. To be honest, I’m a little uncomfortable with that much backspace. My question is...Is anyone using 1” wheel spacers? Is it not a good idea or not safe? Looking for some advice before I possibly go this route.
Thanks all.


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[BaddestCross]

I am currently running 1.5” spacers on my JKU. My new Dirty Life wheels have 4.5” of backspace, so that puts me at 3” of backspace. To be honest, I’m a little uncomfortable with that much backspace. My question is...Is anyone using 1” wheel spacers? Is it not a good idea or not safe? Looking for some advice before I possibly go this route.
Thanks all.


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I've been running at 3" BS since I installed the 37s with no issues. I was concerned at first too.

I think anything less than 1.5" causes problems with the wheel studs being too long.



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[Snboarder113]

It’s not that big a deal. People overthink backspacing way too much. You’re not going to burn through bearings over an inch.


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[Mountainjk10]

I've been running at 3" BS since I installed the 37s with no issues. I was concerned at first too.

I think anything less than 1.5" causes problems with the wheel studs being too long.



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It’s not that big a deal. People overthink backspacing way too much. You’re not going to burn through bearings over an inch.


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Thanks for the input. Actually, it’s the wide stance that’s hard to get use to. I think maybe if I had 13.50 instead of 12.50 wide tires I wouldn’t mind it as much. Who knows? *


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[Snboarder113]

Thanks for the input. Actually, it’s the wide stance that’s hard to get use to. I think maybe if I had 13.50 instead of 12.50 wide tires I wouldn’t mind it as much. Who knows? *


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You’re talking about a half of an inch difference, I doubt you could even see it.


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[Mountainjk10]

You’re talking about a half of an inch difference, I doubt you could even see it.


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Probably right. Maybe I’m looking for an excuse to buy new tires. Haha!


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[sipafz]

It’s not that big a deal. People overthink backspacing way too much. You’re not going to burn through bearings over an inch.


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Isn’t OEM BS at 6.25”?

 

[sipafz]

I've been running at 3" BS since I installed the 37s with no issues. I was concerned at first too.

I think anything less than 1.5" causes problems with the wheel studs being too long.



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You can go as low as 1 1/4” without altering the studs.

 

[RockinAZJK]

You can go as low as 1 1/4” without altering the studs.

On some wheels. Most of the time 1-1/4” spacers still leave a tiny bit of stud exposed and if the wheel has a solid face it won’t be able to sit flush


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[Mountainjk10]

So I guess the consensus is don’t go with 1” spacers?


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[RockinAZJK]

So I guess the consensus is don’t go with 1” spacers?


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Correct. 1-1/2” is the lowest you should go


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