The WHEEL SPACER guide for Jeep JL, JT & JK - Size comparison, Install Tips, and more!

All the information you need before picking up a set of wheel spacers for your Jeep, and some info on how to install them the correct way! This video is made for Jeep Wrangler JK & JL and also for the new Jeep Gladiator JTs!
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Other things that I used:
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*All Amazon links are affiliate links
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In this video we answer the following questions:
Hub-centric or Lug-centric?
Are wheel spacers safe?
What size wheel spacers do you need? (1.5in, 1.75in, or 2in)
Budget wheel spacer vs Spidertrax wheel spacers?
How to install wheel spacers?
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The clip at the beginning of the video was from channel was from the video "Our wheel fell off" from Nuttax. They were not running wheel spacers on that Jeep, but the video is a great example of a situation that could occur with wheel spacers.
Music:
Song: High Rule - Control (Instrumental) (Vlog No Copyright Music)
Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.

[@TacticalJK]

Correction: They do make 1.5in wheel spacers for JTs and JLs, but Spidertrax only makes a 1.75in. Feel free to comment any questions you may have, or your opinion on wheel spacers!

[@enriquem.9565]

Hi, what’s size are you using on black jeep? Thanks

[@TacticalJK]

@@enriquem.9565 1.75

[@enriquem.9565]

Tactical JK and what sizes of tires are you have at black jk?

[@rogercook9497]

@@TacticalJK What brand should I purchase and where can I purchase them? Thank you.

[@Ownuout]

Thanks for the video! I found the rust removal and JL torque specs very helpful.

[@mikefogle5874]

Looks great. Definitely doing this to my new Jeep. Thanks

[@navygm29]

Mountain Home AR and we had a tornado this last weekend! Love the video thanks

[@jakeb.3918]

Aayyyee Arkansas!! I’m in Fayetteville! Thanks for the video, great info!

[@ATL_NINO]

Great video. Answered every question I had.

[@TacticalJK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danieldussan6754]

Amazing video!! Super educational 👍🏽

[@TacticalJK]

Thanks!

[@jamesmaltba5678]

Thank You! I ordered the Spidertrax spacers through your comments link. Hope you get a little$ from it. VERY Good and informative video. We need more of this honest and detailed content on KZbin,

[@TacticalJK]

Thanks so much! In glad you found it helpful!

[@158mollie]

Great video best I’ve seen so far you explain what I need to know

[@TacticalJK]

Thanks!

[@kimdung8702]

The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination

[@porkchop94]

Great video, have a 2020 Rubicon 2dr with stock wheels and love how yours turned out. I hit the subscribed button 😊👍 Thks for sharing 😊

[@TacticalJK]

Chris Gunter thanks, I appreciate it😁! And sweet, I’m sure your jeep is looking 🔥!

[@Paul-yd6rr]

Really well done!

[@TacticalJK]

Thank you!!!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey nice video!

[@josephstark4944]

Great content man. Subbed

[@TacticalJK]

Thanks, I sure do appreciate it!

[@nickdouglas9298]

Good job

[@oktanskioktan9372]

I will put 35mm spacers for my new tires 275/70R18 on my stock JK.

[@aclmovement]

thanks for this.... I don't want to do a lift but I do want some spacers on my 2018 jl Sahara

[@TacticalJK]

Im sure that will look sweet 🔥!

[@Marie-kj3xf]

Red Loktite is permanent, can only be removed by torch, to 500 degrees. Use Blue Loktite, a secure bond that is removable with hand tools.

[@BellaviaSigns]

Awesome

[@TacticalJK]

Thanks!

[@mmarquez496]

Awesome video! Thank you. By the way where did you buy your diamond cut soft top from? Looks really nice.

[@TacticalJK]

Thanks! The soft top is the Bestop Trektop NX, and im pretty sure I got it straight from their website back in 2015. Would definitely recommend!

[@Captin802]

Perfect video on how to do! Im having a hard time finding 2in spacers for my 2019 JLU. Only can find 1.5. Do you have any budget 2in spacers you can suggest. Would be awesome. Thanks

[@TacticalJK]

Thanks! And no, I did some searching myself but couldn’t find any 2in😞

[@tponder33]

So I have a 2008 jeep unlimited jk, what 2in wheel spacer do you recommend that’s not expensive?

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

Thank you for this! I was wondering if both wranglers lifted? Thanks.

[@TacticalJK]

Hey! So its a 2.5in lift on the black, .75in leveling kit on the green

[@philliprollman7421]

Is mammoth a good set?...they are 6060t billet aluminum

[@resl3291]

Hi I have a 2014 Jeep Compas, whats the right size i should get?

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

The hubcentric coyote wheel adapters are every bit as good as the spidertrax. My jeep has 84k miles and 5 years on em and they have been perfect.

[@TacticalJK]

Great info! I definitely need to look into those as well!

[@xannizer]

link ? :)

[@vincenzobalsamo2623]

Hello, great video! I have 2019 Rubicon JL, I was just wondering about the minimum wheel spacer size, clearing the bolts once installed without having to modifying\shorten the OEM bolts?

[@TacticalJK]

Hey, thanks! The smallest I have found are a set of 1.25in spacers on Extreme Terrain. They have photos of people with them installed, so it seems like they work!

[@skiddy2974]

doesn" repeat it on the front? what does that mean?

[@rocketcity4x449]

The flange does NOT carry the weight of the vehicle. The clamping force of the lug nuts carries the weight. That’s why you said you haven’t had a problem even after several years.

[@oldirtybasser261]

Agree 100%. All it does it help locate the wheel properly before torquing the lugs to correct spec.

[@shaunmoffett2732]

Hi there, great video. what size tires are on the green jeep? Thanks

[@TacticalJK]

315/70/r17! They are 35s

[@Heater9999]

I think used spacers 2 inches will be looks better!

[@Ben-sv9op]

Great info thanks .. I want to buy the 1.75 and put 35s on my 2021 Rubicon unlimited no lift stock rims

[@kingmatos1258]

I did this exact thing

[@kingmatos1258]

How is yours come out?

[@DarthJeep]

I have Spidertrax spacers running 35x12.5 R20s (1.5" on L:ethal Rims..I forget the backspacing w/ Rock Krawler lift -thick trailing arms) and I have taken my Jeep offroading on some very difficult terrain with no isues. If you want to save money on them (and I can't say for certain they still do this) ask them if they have some spacers with "visual issues". Wha I mean by this is that Spidertrax annodizes their spacers and occasionally the annodizing gets blemishes which don't look shiny and perfect, but they still function perfectly and are still fully coated. They just don't look as purdy. I bought a set of 4 and (maybe I was lucky), but mine looked almost perfect except for a couple of small spots where the finish was a little duller than the rest of the spacer. I forget how much I saved (maybe $50?). Might be worth asking about if you order directly from tthem. No one's gonna see them, but you anyway.

[@demisx]

The red locktite looks kinda blue. 🤔

[@nathanheltsley8071]

Are those factory tires on both? What size are the tires? Trying to get an idea of what mine would look like with 2 inch spacers. With 33inch tires.

[@TacticalJK]

Factory wheels on both, Cooper Tire STT pro 35in tires (not factory)

[@amadeotovar1007]

So I just upgraded my Jeep to 37s. I have a lift, but my back tires are hitting the frame, so trimmed that about a inch. Would you recommend spacers or recommend a different rim. I have no clue about offset and backspace, but when I look at it. It looks like the wheel needs to go outward a bit and back from the step of that make senses

[@TacticalJK]

Hey! Spacers or new wheels should both bring them out, so I would just go whichever is best for the budget. I would probably go for new wheels at that point, but spacers will do the same job if you like your current wheels. If you want to bring the tires back away from the steps, you might need to look at longer/ adjustable control arms for the rear axle ($$$).

[@waynekerr5502]

On the jk, do you re-instal the wash or just take it off, keep it off and put the spacer on?

[@TacticalJK]

Keep them off! I believe the washers are to hold the rotors in place while the jeep is originally assembled. The factory wheels are designed to fit over the washers, but the new spacer (or aftermarket wheels) will likely not be designed to fit over them.

[@moneyk422]

Is wheels spacer effect to break system suspensions and load on engine ?

[@TacticalJK]

I don’t think spacers have a negative effect on any of those things, but I don’t know it for a fact. Would need to do more research. Thanks for the comment!

[@DarthJeep]

BTW, (just guessing here) Red Loctite might be a pain if you decide you want to keep your spacers, but you end up swapping out your rotors later...or maybe not? If you end up swapping out yours, and it is or isn't an issue, will you please update?

[@jamesyers1975]

Agree. Isn’t red loctite for high heat locations?

[@ShellbackAdventures]

Red Loctite is high strength. But still allows for removal... just with more effort. Blue Loctite is the "hey if you don't mind could you just stay here without spinning off" version... and now Orange Loctite which is about half way between Blue and Red.@@jamesyers1975 Yes... yes... I am replying to a post from a year ago.... I am assuming you already know this by now... lol.

[@skiddy2974]

Hi love the video thx! My new 2020 JL Sport came from the dealer new with a 2.5 in lift and 35 in tires. I've seen marks from where the tires rub on the suspension components when turned all the way right and left. The tires already stick out 2 inches from the stock fenders which I like, but more is better. I'd like to run wheel spacers for both reasons but the so called "truck guy" at the dealership said it would void the warranty if I did. He scoffed at me when I told him and he said "don't they stick out far enough". BTW the little old lady who drives her car only on Sundays to church passes this mall crawler and throws me a dirty look for holding her up...The only thing I ask of this Jeep is to make me look cool going to the pharmacy...What to do? and if I do which size to get 1.75 or 2? Thanks again!

[@TacticalJK]

The “void the warranty” claim sounds ridiculous😂 I would stick with the lower size of wheel spacer, as I really can’t notice the extra .25” that the 2in would give you over the 1.75. I bet you could do either tho, but I would be sure to go with hub centric! Do you already have aftermarket wheels?

[@skiddy2974]

@@TacticalJK yes so I have 35 in Ridge Grapplers on 20 inch Fuel rims that stick out 2 inches already but more is better. These rims must have a negative off set to do that already?

[@anthonygallo3576]

Sell the Jeep, buy a bronco

[@lilreesebuttercups7571]

Hey bud, what front bumper you have on the black jeep? thing is sweet

[@TacticalJK]

Hey! Its a smittybilt xrc mod front bumper with the mid width end plates! I have a VERY old video review on my channel if you want some info.... if you don’t mind low quality video😂

[@lilreesebuttercups7571]

@@TacticalJK I'll go ahead and search for that.. thanks for the reply my dude.. keep making those great videos. def subbed

[@michanmldravcg1239]

Regarding using red thread locker, I hate the thought of having to blow torch the studs to get the lugs on the spacer off in the future. What's your thoughts on using blue thread locker instead?

[@Rubicon43]

I use blue because I need to remove them once a year for safety inspection.

[@DoomsdayHomeDefense]

How often should you check the torque? Like every 5,000 miles?

[@TacticalJK]

That's probably about the right interval, but I actually do not know the answer for sure. I should have researched that and put it in the video, my bad!

[@joehop3191]

Do you have a lift on the back Jeep?

[@TacticalJK]

Yes, Teraflex 2.5in!

[@joehop3191]

Your spare tire. Did you have to put a spacer for the spare on your black Jeep? You make excellent videos!

[@TacticalJK]

Hey! I am running a spare tire relocation bracket for the back tire, which brings the tire up and out from the stock location. Mine was from e-a-autogrills on amazon and set me back like $45.

[@gnaczynski]

Hi how about bearings ?! No damage erliers?

[@TacticalJK]

I haven’t had any bearing damage on either Jeep. I check when I rotate the tires, and everything is solid so far!

[@anthonygallo3576]

Just a thought, is making a video about something that is illegal for on road use in most states something nyounwant to do without a disclaimer. Very good well thought out vid but theybare illegal for a reason .wanna take a guess what that is?what,u give up? There not safe

[@Happyface714]

5:05 how important is this step

[@dash1645]

if we retorque.....wouldn’t we break the loctite seal?

[@TacticalJK]

I mean if the nut moves any during the after a few weeks/months re torque , then the lock-tight must have not done a great job. Ideally none of the bolts will need to be tightened, but its more of a safety check I think👍🏼

[@dash1645]

@@TacticalJK 🙏🏾

[@eriknielsen138]

Can you tell me the size and type of your tires

[@TacticalJK]

35in cooper tire stt pros

[@rafafrommiami]

Hi! How are you? Did you have a problem with the alignment of your car after installing the wheel spacers?

[@TacticalJK]

Hey! I didn’t have any alignment issues on either jeep!

[@robertthrem3382]

Lol there is no retorquing with red Loctite😂

[@josegoestosc]

How do I know if my jeep is jk, Jl, jt?

[@CustomWheelAdapters]

Wrangler TJ ( 1987-2006 ) Wrangler JK ( 2007-2018 ) Wrangler JL ( 2018-2022)

[@joehop3191]

What size tire is on the black Jeep?

[@TacticalJK]

They are 35s. 305/70/R18

[@joehop3191]

What about performance? Did you see any issues?

[@TacticalJK]

No, the 3.6 engine with 3.73 gearing handles 35s no problems. Still have power at 85mph, which is as fast I have gone. Lost about 4 mpg

[@jkgkjgkijk]

I don't think your rear stock wheel studs are long enough. You never address studs in the video.

[@thefrugaljeeper4054]

I guess eBay is out of the question.

[@TheebayOffroader]

You wouldn't Loctite your wheel studs. Why would you Loctite your hubs? I would use never seize. Torqued correctly and they won't come undone. Unless you want them to. You won't get them off with Loctite.

[@anibaldebiasemartins8540]

C

[@TacticalJK]

D

[@gabrielbarriga535]

Why do you need a torque wrench why can you just tighten them all

[@TacticalJK]

To keep everything centered, balanced, and to avoid over-stressing the bolts I would think. Your can get a budget torque wrench for cheap and use it for lots of other Jeep stuff, so I would just go ahead and get one if your on the fence.

[@Keldren.]

WJ'S NEVER GET ANY LOVE =(

[@michaeldistad8146]

Wheel spacers are not they are garbage and in Minnesota they are illegal to run on a vehicle or Interstate or Highway so make sure you check your local laws

[@teo2975]

technically these are "adapters" not "spacers." Adapters are legal in all but two states

[@Wrangler59]

I recommend never using wheel spacers.

[@LuisGomez-qn7hc]

Why so?

[@mr.get2damoney146]

Y not

[@DannyDevitooo]

I recommend that you’re a bozo

[@brianpreslik9894]

Best advice for wheel spacers... don't...

[@FunkMasterJunk]

Hmm... spend 100 bucks more on spacers, or.... 10k in damage to your vehicle and maybe hurt someone? SAVE THE 100 bucks!

[@leorahim6268]

Do not use wheel spacers. They KILLED my friends daughter. Back in 2010 she was driving on the QEW highway near Toronto Canada, the back tire of a pick-up truck came off and entered the oncoming traffic and killed my friends Daughter Megan instantally. The reason for the tire coming off was eventually traced back to the installation of a wheel spacer on the pick-up truck. Wheel spacers should be outlawed.

[@jessebrohan9199]

Womp womp