If your tires are rubbing on your Jeep, spacers might be the way to go. This is an installation video for all you diy Jeep owners out there. Here is a link for 1.5" spacers for the Jeep Wrangler: rover.ebay.com...
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@jamesyers19754 жыл бұрын
One of the great things about owning a Jeep is making it your own and that includes painting calipers.
@JackwDyles-zu3jt4 ай бұрын
I have a 2013 jeep wrangler sport 4x4 and I just put a set of 285 75 16 AT tires on it and have no problem with rubbing but had to redo my speedometer and do away with my low tire warning. I have the 3.6 V6 and 6speed trans.
@zacharygracey24074 ай бұрын
Do 13s have TPMS?
@ludakris9r4 жыл бұрын
My .02 use blue locktite on spacer side studs. You do not want those coming loose. Check torque after 50-100 miles to make sure they have not backed out. Use your molyb for the wheel studs but really not necessary
@joshuawells59536 ай бұрын
I almost commented to use a wire brush instead of the sandpaper then you broke one out. 😅 Plus the comment "as you know I'm quite lazy" really got me. You're my kind of mechanic. Backyard style man.
@brucesnow35064 жыл бұрын
Really should use locktite (red) when installing the spacer nuts. I do understand the thought on future removal, but the last thing you need, is to have any of the nuts backing off during in-service.
@truckerrickakamanowar4 жыл бұрын
True. I also check the torque on mine every rotation.
@Billy283762 жыл бұрын
I use blue. No problems.
@deankay44342 жыл бұрын
Take it from a retired ASE Master Tech, never use RED thread locker on wheel pins or what everyone calls lug bolts. You will need an Oxy-Fuel torch and a SnapOn long breaker bar & 6 feet of pipe for a cheater bar. I would personally crush you RED bottle of thread locker if you need to service the parts behind the rotor. You might as well take it to an auto auction and sell it. I would apply anti-seize between the steel and anodized aluminum plus the lug bolt period. Buy a torque wrench, learn how to use it. It is torque on the bolt threads that hold it on! Do you use RED thread locker on head bolts for an engine with high compression? NO! Read about galvanic action! In the absence of oxygen, thread locker becomes a solid. The bottle is designed with tiny holes smaller than the thread locker but larger than molecules of oxygen allowing it in. I truly hope you did not miss that period of the only free tax-payer funded school where teaching (The sharing of information and discussion of the subject & practice occurs; like the periodic table of elements) are important to learn. Please tell me you went to school? Home of otherwise? Yes! DK, ASE master since 1978.
@PhotomikesGarage Жыл бұрын
@@deankay4434 Right on!
@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын
@@truckerrickakamanowar If you use high strength Red thread locker, you are not moving the nut, only making your torque wrench make noise. Nothing moves! ASE Master Tech since 1978.
@DanAcondaOutdoors5 ай бұрын
Getting ready to add my 2” spacers tomorrow! This vid helped me be prepared for this job. Great catch on the stud brackets! I woulda def missed that and scratched my head, thrown some tools and yelled at the air to try to figure it out. You just saved me from the embarrassment from my neighbors, lol.
@Marie-kj3xf5 ай бұрын
USE BLUE LOKTITE ON THE BOLTS OF THE SPACER! Just a dot, so when you tighten the bolts it will cover the thread! Don’t skip this step.
@DanAcondaOutdoors5 ай бұрын
@@Marie-kj3xfthanks, I did! 😊
@willambrown8913 жыл бұрын
I put Spaces on my Jeep it rides beautiful about a year and a half ago
@Denver1976Man2 күн бұрын
Please use Blue Loctite. And check the nuts on the adapters-spacers after everything gets hot. Maybe 25 to 50 miles. Then check sagain around 200. After that 1000 miles. Red loctite is too agressive for this application. Unless you decide to not take them off. Blue is perfect. Good video Mike. I wouldn't use anti-seize on these though. These work great when properly installed but man oh man can they be a nightmare if not.
@gunsammodrones3 жыл бұрын
Dude, great job cleaning and painting the calipers... Ive done the same thing... Most people dont have a gd day to take it all apart... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@butch931054 жыл бұрын
You are so right on the Pentastar. I always wondered why it sounds like nuts and bolts at start up. I use synthetic oil thinking it might help. Nope. My 3.8l sounds as smooth as a sewing machine.
@Billy283762 жыл бұрын
My 3.6 is so quiet you can’t even hear it. My yj 2.5 on the other hand is mistaken for a diesel sometimes.
@HumanBean5203 жыл бұрын
Def recommend putting anti seize on the back of the spacers too if you ever plan to take them off
@Billy283762 жыл бұрын
This is true. I use a light coat of grease.
@stillenacht8518 Жыл бұрын
Late response but generally speaking unibody cars will have a lift point on their pinch seam, and a couple other places like the transmission crossmember and suspension mounts. Body on frame cars like jeeps and some trucks and most stuff made before the nineties will have a frame and you can stick a jack pretty much wherever you feel like along the frame. Cherokees are sorta between the two, in that it is a unibody vehicle but the unibody has rails molded into it, and you can lift it on those rails. You can also cradle the axle in a wood block with a cutout and lift from anywhere you can get a jack to fit.
@marcogarofalo63434 жыл бұрын
I only watched this to see the wheels I have a civic. I think you did a fabulous job my man and by no means are you lazy!
@MTurnerfromKY2 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video!
@ThomasofAllTrades2 жыл бұрын
I like the name winter for your white Jeep.
@M0N33R4 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that you cleaned the mating surfaces b/w the hubs and the spacers. One thing to keep in mind is that spaccers/adapters add unsprung weight & the car will not be accelerating as stock.
@Huckleberry549 ай бұрын
It appears that the spare looks wider than your new tires.
@TheKingdomSecrets4 жыл бұрын
“Imma put them on the jeep” *points at a ex cop car* 😂😂😂
@kalyanchatterjee86242 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video. My Jeep is my daily driver and is primarily an on-road vehicle with lots of country road driving. I cannot get large tires as that would kill my mileage. A wider tire is all I need to strike a balance. And no, you're not lazy (just heard the remark as I was typing this comment).
@toolmaker51504 жыл бұрын
Not sure about the anti seize on the lugs but I think red loctite is a worse idea. I rotate every 2,500 miles check lugs after first 500 miles. I have never had any come loose. I however use anti seize on the hub flange. Thanks for the vid.
@thedoorguycharlie4 жыл бұрын
Like the paint in place. I'm lazy too...
@johnjoselupisan78482 жыл бұрын
The rims I used has a deep portion where you put the nuts. Making the tires go out 1.5 inches already.
@moroccan07144 жыл бұрын
Very very interesting video
@JeloCotto3 жыл бұрын
Nice video thanks 😊
@Gzus3 жыл бұрын
NEVER use anti-seize on your lugs when installing spacers!! You want the exact opposite for the spacers and should always use red Loctite on the threads that the spacers will be tightened to!
@deankay44342 жыл бұрын
You take them off 3-5 years later when service is needed. Good luck! You have obviously not not on these only installed them. ASE Master Tech, 38 years mostly dealer! I know better. Call the manufacturer and as them…
@John-uo1qf Жыл бұрын
@@deankay4434 Why do the manufacturers include red lock tire with their spacers?
@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын
@@John-uo1qf I think they call it cheap insurance or CYA. Both... Only heat removes the amount of Red Loctite I see guys on you tube use on threads. WOW. I won't use it on the lug threads or between the spacer and wheel flange. I have seen dealer techs break studs off trying to rotate tires using a cheater bar. Anti-Seize does not vibrate loose but does transfer heat. Blue or green after the nut is torqued is adequate to hold the nuts clamping force once properly torqued. And those nasty colored torque sticks. And factory, like Buick, Ford, Honda, in the salt-belt with corrosion, their wheels stick on the wheels center hub and some are horrible to remove. Pry-bars with pipe extensions or 5 lbs hammers are used on a hardwood block to remove frequently. No Loctite at all used here! Ever! DK, ASE Master Tech since 1978.
@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын
@@John-uo1qf B
@moroccan07144 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@carnage06154 жыл бұрын
Painting calipers isn't GHETTO... That blue color makes it look like a Jeep Smurf edition 🤪🤣
@towerman81704 жыл бұрын
carnage0615 painting calipers is 100% ghetto and ricer
@gnaczynski3 жыл бұрын
Nice job ! I hope i my JKU will worka NJoy
@jaycrane7612 жыл бұрын
Ever 100 miles your going to need to retighten the spacers if you use anti-seize now if you used red lock tight only first 100 mile will you need to check them then every rotation just a quick check.
@dannyb78 Жыл бұрын
It’s been 3 years since you did this. How’s it held up so far ?
@PhotomikesGarage Жыл бұрын
Everything is fine, still love the look.
@jaysuttle12694 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO 👍 👍 GREAT INFO 👍 👍
@jerryzamora72192 жыл бұрын
Nice video.
@parvariramin Жыл бұрын
Will the 25mm rear spacer and 20mm front spacer damage the wheels, suspension and bushing in the long run?
@ahmadsadiq1004 жыл бұрын
Its great but Why didn’t you bring wider spacers !
@es77462 жыл бұрын
the link only includes diff sizes now....does not show 1.5"....any other brands you like? thx for video
@sanghasaab5224 жыл бұрын
Job done perfectly, great video 👍
@PhotomikesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@1badawg666 ай бұрын
285 is not the same diameter
@jlopez92023 ай бұрын
I have 295s on mine
@mikeb85424 жыл бұрын
Hi. I have read that insurance companies won’t cover accidents if wheel spacer is the cause. Any comments on that?
@PhotomikesGarage4 жыл бұрын
I doubt that properly installed spacers would cause any problems. Some oems use spacers on their trucks.
@mjoet7313 жыл бұрын
Why the shit doesn't ANYONE on KZbin show before and after pictures!?!? WHY!?!?!?
@tysonboricua14932 жыл бұрын
PERFECT !!!!!! 👍💯💯💯💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
@Mav8887.3 жыл бұрын
You still using the spacers?
@BellaviaSigns3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@jimenso17324 жыл бұрын
Is it 1.5 inch spacer?
@cambuchanan58364 жыл бұрын
Why only buy 4 tires
@KJsProjects4 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking. I mean it doesn't cost as much, but you shouldn't run your spare for long periods of time.
@derek69474 жыл бұрын
Does the tires clear the front fender when flexing?
@PhotomikesGarage4 жыл бұрын
For sure, no problem.
@genebranson33933 жыл бұрын
No bad idea
@hecanseeme82103 жыл бұрын
Does look better but it is very hard on ball joints steering components etc.. death wobble by 50k for me with same size tires.
@goleafsgo84963 жыл бұрын
Not sure about "very hard" but absolutely you are correct it does create a greater load on the suspension components that was not in the original design. 1.5 inch spacer is not really excessive either so I think the additional wear is minimal. 3-4 inch spacers though you're asking for trouble in my opinion.
@mac16373 жыл бұрын
Any issues since you added these spacers?
@PhotomikesGarage3 жыл бұрын
No problems at all.
@RepublicanJesusthe2nd4 жыл бұрын
Were the spacers hubcentric?
@PhotomikesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Yes they were.
@dallasbagley75694 жыл бұрын
Have you noticed any issues with the spacers now that you have been driving it awhile?
@PhotomikesGarage4 жыл бұрын
No issues at all.
@Marie-kj3xf5 ай бұрын
Where’s the Loktite? You need Blue Loctite, its removal with hand tools, but would prevent the spacer from vibrating loose. Do not listen to this person.
@jussbee75363 жыл бұрын
Ghetto u lost me there
@robertpc1004 жыл бұрын
Didn't you read your instructions?you should not be using anti seize on those first bolts.you should use thread lock.i know you said rookie but you could get someone else hurt because you need to watch not make a video you have not done before., safety first . otherwise good job for first time
@towerman81704 жыл бұрын
Painted calipers lmao on a jeep 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@ryanlake76033 жыл бұрын
NO anti-seize on studs!!!!!!
@JM-rp9qf4 жыл бұрын
Tires look the same 🤷🏽♂️
@staryjdido9184 жыл бұрын
Should have used a 2inch spacer
@Riverlee743 жыл бұрын
Yes I just bought the 2 inch as well
@colin50643 жыл бұрын
LOCKTITE those spacer nuts Lazy is dangerous
@BigMoEnrgy11 ай бұрын
lol he keeps repeating his self
@scottd66314 жыл бұрын
Hi bud. This is a few months since your vid was downloaded. Nut I am hopping you got rid of the Spacers. And I also hope you met someone that knows something about safety and Jeeps. Even a little knowledge is more then you know! Get yourself a honest mechanic!
@RepublicanJesusthe2nd4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Are you saying wheel spacers are not safe?
@scottd66314 жыл бұрын
@@RepublicanJesusthe2nd #1 They are unsafe #2 even less safe if you don't use Red Locktight. #3 Bad for Unit bearings.
@rickevans32644 жыл бұрын
The biggest issue is the steering geometry is out the window. It affects the wheel bearings too. I’ve been a licenced mechanic for over 30 years. Never use spacers or mess with offset.
@twoboas56864 жыл бұрын
@@rickevans3264 well how do you correct the tire rub?
@cesartheceasar4 жыл бұрын
two boas Hi, yes that’s a good question, I need to know that too 👍
@kasotty4 жыл бұрын
Installing spacers is even dumber then installing outer axle seals. Every inch that the wheel moves away from the hub puts about 800lbs of pressure on the bearing, upper and lower ball joints and pretty much every component of the suspension. And you will be lucky to get away with wheel hubs failing, because I’ve seen people mess up their axles and even differentials. Rims with a lower backspace are much better and safer option.
@kalyanchatterjee86242 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I read this... I was almost sold on getting the spacers. But now I am not too sure :(
@OsoFat12 жыл бұрын
A rim with less backspacing is exactly the same as using a spacer. The wheels are moved to the same location, putting the same leverage on the axle. Spacers work fine, when installed properly.