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

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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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JK Spidertrax Spacer (1.5in) - amzn.to/3cKmsqW
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JL/JT Budget Spacer - amzn.to/3fXcxAu
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Other things that I used:
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Red Lock-tight - amzn.to/3dXTB2J
*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.
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@TacticalJK 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 4 года назад

@@enriquem.9565 1.75

@enriquem.9565 4 года назад

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

@rogercook9497 Год назад

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

@Ownuout 2 года назад

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

@jamesmaltba5678 3 года назад

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 RU-vid,

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

Thanks so much! In glad you found it helpful!

@mikefogle5874 3 года назад

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

@navygm29 Месяц назад

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

@jakeb.3918 Год назад

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

@porkchop94 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@danieldussan6754 2 года назад

Amazing video!! Super educational 👍🏽

@TacticalJK 2 года назад

Thanks!

@158mollie 2 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 2 года назад

Thanks!

@ATL_NINO 2 года назад

Great video. Answered every question I had.

@TacticalJK 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@oktanskioktan9372 12 дней назад

Mine is stock '12 Sahara with 35mm spacers and 275 70 18 stock wheels. Looks amazing, but you need to reprogram tire size for safety of transmission. They are in the Body Computer

@kimdung8702 2 года назад

The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination

@oktanskioktan9372 Месяц назад

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

@josephstark4944 4 года назад

Great content man. Subbed

@TacticalJK 4 года назад

Thanks, I sure do appreciate it!

@Paul-yd6rr 3 года назад

Really well done!

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@CheaperJeeperTV 3 года назад

Hey nice video!

@aclmovement 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

Im sure that will look sweet 🔥!

@Marie-kj3xf 4 месяца назад

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.

@nickdouglas9298 2 года назад

Good job

@resl3291 5 месяцев назад

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

@tponder33 7 месяцев назад

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

@philliprollman7421 2 месяца назад

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

@truckerrickakamanowar 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@xannizer Год назад

link ? :)

@Captin802 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@skiddy2974 3 года назад

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

@mmarquez496 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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!

@Hondacbr600rrish 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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

@vincenzobalsamo2623 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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!

@Ben-sv9op 2 года назад

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

@kingmatos1258 3 месяца назад

I did this exact thing

@kingmatos1258 3 месяца назад

How is yours come out?

@shaunmoffett2732 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

315/70/r17! They are 35s

@DarthJeep 3 года назад

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 4 года назад

The red locktite looks kinda blue. 🤔

@Heater9999 11 месяцев назад

I think used spacers 2 inches will be looks better!

@amadeotovar1007 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 ($$$).

@rocketcity4x449 5 месяцев назад

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 3 месяца назад

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

@skiddy2974 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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 11 месяцев назад

Sell the Jeep, buy a bronco

@nathanheltsley8071 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@BellaviaSigns 3 года назад

Awesome

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

Thanks!

@DarthJeep 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@ShellbackAdventures 8 месяцев назад

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.

@Happyface714 2 месяца назад

5:05 how important is this step

@waynekerr5502 2 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 2 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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!

@lilreesebuttercups7571 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@gcjctc2 2 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 2 года назад

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!

@anthonygallo3576 11 месяцев назад

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

@michanmldravcg1239 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@gnaczynski 2 года назад

Hi how about bearings ?! No damage erliers?

@TacticalJK 2 года назад

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

@dash1645 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@TacticalJK 🙏🏾

@joehop3191 3 года назад

Do you have a lift on the back Jeep?

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

Yes, Teraflex 2.5in!

@rafafrommiami 2 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 2 года назад

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

@eriknielsen138 Год назад

Can you tell me the size and type of your tires

@TacticalJK Год назад

35in cooper tire stt pros

@josegoestosc Год назад

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

@CustomWheelAdapters Год назад

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

@jkgkjgkijk Год назад

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

@joehop3191 3 года назад

What size tire is on the black Jeep?

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

They are 35s. 305/70/R18

@joehop3191 3 года назад

What about performance? Did you see any issues?

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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

@joehop3191 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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.

@robertthrem3382 Год назад

Lol there is no retorquing with red Loctite😂

@TheebayOffroader 8 месяцев назад

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.

@thefrugaljeeper4054 4 года назад

I guess eBay is out of the question.

@gabrielbarriga535 3 года назад

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

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

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.

@anibaldebiasemartins8540 3 года назад

@TacticalJK 3 года назад

@Keldren. 3 года назад

WJ'S NEVER GET ANY LOVE =(

@epiwah1 5 дней назад

You had me until you stuck that screwdriver in the front instead of shifting to 4h.

@michaeldistad8146 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@Wrangler59 2 года назад

I recommend never using wheel spacers.

@LuisGomez-qn7hc 7 месяцев назад

Why so?

@mr.get2damoney146 4 месяца назад

Y not

@DannyDevitooo 4 месяца назад

I recommend that you’re a bozo

@harrisonvanhoozer1152 8 дней назад

It’s never going to fail unless you buy cheap and don’t keep them tightened. If you have no real world experience then just be quiet.

@brianpreslik9894 Год назад

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

@FunkMasterJunk Месяц назад

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

@leorahim6268 4 месяца назад

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.