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2013 Spring Maintenance Run - Saturday May 11th

  1. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #5113 May 2013, 11:53 AM
    "finder_87" wrote: What's your bolt pattern? 5x5.5 or 5x4.5?

    I might have some wheel spacers you could "test". I ran some for a while and never really had a problem with them. I know some don't like them. Extra leverage, but you run smaller tires then most.





    MIne is 5x5.5

    David and Lori
  2. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #5213 May 2013, 12:19 PM
    "Specialsoundman" wrote: [quote="finder_87"]What's your bolt pattern? 5x5.5 or 5x4.5?

    I might have some wheel spacers you could "test". I ran some for a while and never really had a problem with them. I know some don't like them. Extra leverage, but you run smaller tires then most.





    MIne is 5x5.5



    So are mine! That means you can run my spare on your vehicle in an emergency!

    Kathleen and Brad
  3. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #5313 May 2013, 12:20 PM

    Thanks Carl for the info.



    On Sat when I was airing up, I thought I heard a copter, but didn't see anything. Then I saw an ambulance come up 50. Then I saw the lifeflight copter leave. I don't know any details on what happened while I was there. Since yours was the previous day, I didn't notice any cars, or crime scene tape...

    Kathleen and Brad
  4. Guest former user
    #5413 May 2013, 1:21 PM

    When you do this:





    You bend this:



    Thanks for the pic George!

    Attached files

  5. Guest former user
    #5513 May 2013, 1:32 PM

    Stupid computer phone thingy. I meant the last pic to be the first. Oh well. You get the picture.

  6. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #5613 May 2013, 1:49 PM

    It looks better than new!



    I've also heard it handles better, correct?

    Kathleen and Brad
  7. Guest former user
    #5713 May 2013, 2:18 PM

    Yes jeep has been "tuned". And is driving better than before. I just have to make sure nothing hits at full lock/ stuff.

  8. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #5813 May 2013, 7:55 PM
    "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: I ran wheel spacers with 37s for 12 years on my yellow TJ without any issues. I've run them on my JKU with 37s and 38s for over five years now. No problems. However both my jeeps ended up with modified axles. And, both my jeeps ran stock motors. I'm not sure what an extra 200 hp (and 200 ft/lbs of torque) might do to the setup.



    Do you think just running 1 12" spacers on just the front and not in the back (clearance issues on fender) would be a problem?

    David and Lori
  9. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #5913 May 2013, 8:03 PM

    I would run front and rear. The added width will make you feel more stable. Plus it wouldn't look as goofy with the stance. But to each their own and their own budget.



    My spacers are 5x4.5. Bummer.

    Um...what?
  10. Guest former user
    #6013 May 2013, 8:30 PM

    You saying I look goofy? I'm quite a bit wider in the front.

  11. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #6113 May 2013, 9:35 PM

    Outside of looks, wider up front is ok. Wider in the rear would be a bad thing (under steer). Of course I could diet to solve the rear problem as well. 😁

    Kathleen and Brad
  12. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #6214 May 2013, 3:21 AM

    I was thinking maybe it would give it the Citroën DS car look. I should get air shocks in back so it squats when I shut it off. Then Lori could get in and out easer.

    David and Lori
  13. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #6314 May 2013, 10:39 AM
    "lj4x4" wrote: You saying I look goofy? I'm quite a bit wider in the front.

    We're taking rigs, not body types. 😉

    Um...what?
  14. Guest former user
    #6414 May 2013, 12:34 PM

    Wide is beautiful!

  15. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #6514 May 2013, 3:43 PM
    "lj4x4" wrote: Wide is beautiful!

    You keep telling yourself that. I've been believing that lie for years. Lol!!

    Um...what?
  16. Guest former user
    #6620 Aug 2013, 8:46 PM

    Hey Guys, here's some pictures from the Strawberry Pass run back in May. Meant to post these up sooner, but summer got away. Thanks for letting me join on the fun!



    http://www.flickr.com/photos/29891668@N02/

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