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Old 08-26-2010, 02:28 PM
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Default 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

i want to put 1.25" spacers on and i currently have cragar soft 8 rims, will i have to trim my studs to have the wheel sit flush?
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Old 08-27-2010, 01:37 AM
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

well for anyone wondering, the front was fine, the back had to be trimmed
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Old 08-27-2010, 04:50 AM
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

i had to trim my the fronts on my 95 with a 1.25" adapter.
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Old 08-27-2010, 08:07 AM
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

be sure to recheck the torque on those every chance you get, wheel spacers are very dangerous
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Old 08-27-2010, 02:59 PM
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

mine have been bolted to the truck for over 4 years. haven't had one problem with mine. honestly can't remember the last time they were checked...may have been when i put them on.
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

isn't it bad for wheel spacers?
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Old 09-01-2010, 05:22 PM
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

i was thinking about getting some to convert my bolt pattern to that of a CJ-7. what are the pros and cons of wheel spacers?
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Old 09-07-2010, 08:33 AM
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

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Old 09-07-2010, 10:59 AM
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Default Re: 1.25" wheel spacers, trimming studs neccessary?

Pros and Cons of Wheel Spacers
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