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Old 05-11-2009, 08:54 PM
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ok so i wanna put wheel spacers on my 96 jimmy. i have a few questions. first does any one no what bolt patern my jimmy has? its got the heavier rear end in it if that helps. what size of spacers should i get? is 1 1/2 to big? any help would be greatly appreciated, thanx.

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Old 05-11-2009, 08:57 PM
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the bolt pattern is 5x4.75 and i beleive that 1 1/4" spacers in the rear will even out the stance.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:02 PM
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thanx. how do u measure the bolt pattern? and i plan on putting them on all 4 wheels and adding the extenda flares.
 
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im not exactly sure how to measure bolt patterns, im sure if you googled it youll find a way. have you thought about finding new rims with a different backspacing instead of using spacers? i think new rims with a different BS would be a much safer option IMO.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:16 PM
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ya but im only 15 and im finnancialy chalenged haha would 1/2 ich spacers be enough or would that hardly even be noticible?
 
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if you go with 2" spacers on the rear and 1.5" up front you should be fine, if anything you might need longer studs in the rear but thats a cheap and easy project.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:28 PM
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ok thanxs, would it be stupid to like stick a washer on the lugs and then put my wheel on?
 
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if thats ur idea of a wheel spacer i wouldnt do it. im not sure why else you would put a washer on.
 
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lol ya but ill probly get 1 1/2 inch bolt on spacers then
 
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search ebay for wheel spacers, youll get plenty of results and should find some for pretty cheap.
 


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