Hey all
I am looking to put a 1-2 inch wheel adapter/spacer on my stock wheels. I figured with a 3 inch key/spacer lift and 38 x 14.5 x 17 that I would need them to clear the suspension. (please tell me if I am wrong).
These adapters are the kind that you bolt to the oem hubs and they have their own studs you would bolt the wheel to

So...
My question is are they safe?
I have heard that some have done them, and others wont.
I would like to heard from both please.
I am not really a hard core off roader so, are they safe? Do they make hubs or parts wear faster?
I will also be doing an alignment after they are done, and most of the suspension and steering components have been replaced with Moog as of this and last weekend

What do you think?

 

When used properly they are. These are not something you want to cheap out on either.

They need to be torqued correctly and you have to check them periodically.

Not sure if you've considered this yet. Just know that widening your wheelbase is going to add stress to the diff and axle components.

I know lots of people that have used the on their jeeps with no issue. As long as you keep in mind that they are not something you bolt on and forget about.

That width of tire is going to kill your fuel mileage and will hydroplane on wet surfaces and perform poorly in snow as they will float on top. If that applies to you.

 

wow thanks mayo,
so why would you say a wider tire would be worse for gas mileage and hydroplaing?
I mean I am not look at a street tire, but something with good ***** like a Mud grapler or bfg a/t ko

 

Tires are heavier so more rolling mass equalling more stopping distance. Not much but there will be. Less aerodynamics on a vehicle that isn't aerodynamic at And more weight= less fuel mileage.

As for hydro planing even my 12.50" tires do it. They are wide so instead of cuttng through the water they float- hydro planing.
I have 15.50 wide scampers on my cj and can't even drive down my street in the snow without having it in 4wd.

If your deuce isn't a DD then I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just some facts to consider before you spend the cheddar.

 

I've been wheeling mine with 2" spacers for years now. Loctite is your friend.

 

I'm sure quality ones are safe, but I personally wouldn't use them or at least stick with the smallest ones you can get by with. While I'm of the opinion that it will cause faster wheel bearing wear and increased stress on other parts, I think this would be the same as a new wheel with less offset. Essentially, spacers or new wheels with the same effective offset should be the same as far as wear and tear on other parts, but the spacers add another possible point of failure.

 

Just like h2offroad said; locktite is your friend (NOT THE RED lol)


I'm using 2.5" spacers with a wheel tire setup that is 162-5 lbs per corner. Not a single problem.


Just for reference, when Porsche came out with the 930 (911 turbo) the factory used spacers with the pressed in lugs. Those cars had huge boost surge and were very harsh on all components, and I've not heard any issues even with the tech they used in the 70's and 80's.


So if installed properly, you won't have issues.