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lefty

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XJ Spacers
« on: January 17, 2006, 12:33:19 PM »
Has anyone got wheel spacers on their XJ? Where did you get em?

I've seen a few advertised but none as TuV approved and i've been told by various land rover drivers that it's really not worth the risk of buying non TuV items for the sake of a hundred quid or so.

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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2006, 02:29:35 PM »
I've got 10 mm shim type spacers on my TJ - and longer wheel studs to ensure that there's the same amount of thread available when they're fitted.

Speak to Chris at Surrey Off-Road, on 01483 200046.
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Re: XJ Spacers
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2006, 02:48:33 PM »
Quote from: "lefty"
I've seen a few advertised but none as TuV approved and i've been told by various land rover drivers that it's really not worth the risk of buying non TuV items for the sake of a hundred quid or so.


For the sake of "a hundred quid or so." Buy new wheels with the new offset. Most peeps buy spacers to save cash.... :)

You sure you own a Jeep BTW :)
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2006, 07:18:04 PM »
Specialist liesure do pukka spacers.
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2006, 08:03:26 PM »
Yup, and for the same price you can gold plate your buggy! :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2006, 06:05:11 AM »
i have 60mm poison spyder ones fitted to the  gt i20 dollars a pair beat that patrick
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2006, 08:10:53 AM »
Bronco 4x4 do good deals on steel rims.
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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2006, 10:48:33 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2006, 01:04:09 PM »
Thanks for the comments. To be honest, i didn't consider new wheels. i'll stick me hand up and admit i don't know much about the subject - i was told that i needed spacers because with the 31x10.5's and a 3" lift the tyres will rub on the control arms at full lock and also the wheel arches under full compression and lock.

Any advice? The tyre definitely rub on full lock but it's not a big problem as far as I can tell.
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« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2006, 01:15:04 PM »
try adjusting your steering bumpstops first & see how you get on.....
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2006, 01:20:57 PM »
With 31's on my TJ, mine rubbed, I put some 10mm spacers on the front and they still rub near full lock, but if you adjust the steering stops, you can stop this......

I'm half looking out for a set of 10 - 15mm spacers as I want the back to be in line with the front again and also want to put a spacer on the spare to move it out a bit (and save me keeping the spare @ 8lb so that the rear door shuts.)

If you put 10mm spacers on, you'll need to adjust the steering stops still (put her on full lock and see the point that touched (With the wheel off) or closest point with the wheel on... On the TJ, it's a bolt with a locking nut. just wd40 it a bit for a couple of days before.

Backspacing on wheels is a subject in it's self, and I can never remember which way it goes.... If I remember right, a 15x7" wheel will by default have 3.5" backspacing.... but I cannot remember if you go higher or lower to move the tyres out (Common sense to me says higher, but someone on here will know more)

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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2006, 01:22:48 PM »
Ok thanks, i'll give it a go!
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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2006, 01:29:01 PM »
Not all TJs are the same.  Mine only rubbed on full left lock with 31s fitted, full right lock was fine.  With 10mm spacers fitted I get no rubbing at all.  Had to fit slightly longer bumps stops though, or it rubbed on full articulation when disco'd.
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« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2006, 04:01:42 PM »
I'd have to agree with KD.  Try adjusting the steering stops first.
Spacers or wheels with different offset will stop the tyres rubbing on lock, but you run the risk of them rubbing on the outer arch when the axle articulates.

You may have to do a bit of careful trimming to stop this if you go for the wheel/spacer option.

The steering stops on an XJ are a bolt with a locking nut, but beware! the nut is spot welded to the bolt at the factory and will need to be carefully broken loose. :wink:
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« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2006, 05:17:00 PM »
I use 6mm spacers and adjusted steering stops to stop the 31s rubbing.

Like Mort one side rubs more than the other because it's nearly impossible to get the trackbar to perfectly align the axle after fitting a lift (and then it sagging!).

I'm still working on eliminating every bit of rubbing but the above works pretty well - more spacer/less backspacing would make the tyres hit the wheelarch/flare and then trimming/adding more bumpstop comes into it.

Also remember that the fitted wheels spacers have to be removed to clean drum brakes - 10 more bolts to undo!
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« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2006, 05:51:12 PM »
Have 31's on our TJ, it just needed the steering stops adjusting.

Don't break off the weld on the lock nut, just take off the whole thing and fit a couple of washers, then screw it back together.

Job done  8)
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« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2006, 06:55:25 PM »
I agree, couple of washers under the whole nut & bolt, you could go for the Spidertrax spacers, excellent bit of kit, 30mm each side, you'll need extended arches to cover your tyres though. Wheels with a smaller backspace would work just the same, again you may be looking at wider arches.
I didn't like the increased turning circle when I adjusted the steering stops, hence went for spacers, then less back space on the wheels - there's a great range of backspace available for AR Daytona wheels.
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« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2006, 08:40:27 AM »
Watch how far you go with spacers... seem to remember that the MSA have just brought in a ruling limiting spacers to 25mm (I think - I'll check the Blue Book) - which basically means you can't take part in MSA affiliated events if you're running big spacers. Okay - in most cases I doubt anyone will check (unless you're really unlucky!) but if the worst happened and you needed to claim on MSA insurance you could be in problems... :roll:
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« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2006, 08:48:56 PM »
we have a set of grey modulars 7x15 with 3.5" backspacing (i think might be more) used but excellent......... offers to you know where
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