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Title: Backspacing question
Post by: crtjse on August 11, 2008, 10:38:35 AM

I am planning on getting a 2.25" BB with 32X11.15 BFG AT's on pro comp series 97 15x8's on my 04 TJ SE. I was wondering whats the maximum backspacing i could get without any rubbing? I was planning on going with 3.75, but from what ive heard, the wheels would stick out too far and look bad.

Title: Re: Backspacing question
Post by: Jeffy on August 11, 2008, 11:32:40 AM

Quote from: crtjse on August 11, 2008, 10:38:35 AM

I am planning on getting a 2.25" BB with 32X11.15 BFG AT's on pro comp series 97 15x8's on my 04 TJ SE. I was wondering whats the maximum backspacing i could get without any rubbing? I was planning on going with 3.75, but from what ive heard, the wheels would stick out too far and look bad.

I'd go with something in the 4.75"-4.25" range.  You may still need to shim the steering stops but you won't miss the difference. 3.75" is the norm for those running 35's and up.

Title: Re: Backspacing question
Post by: crtjse on August 11, 2008, 11:41:03 AM

what do you mean by shim the steering stops?

Title: Re: Backspacing question
Post by: Jeffy on August 11, 2008, 11:48:30 AM

Quote from: crtjse on August 11, 2008, 11:41:03 AM

what do you mean by shim the steering stops?

The steering stops are what set your steering limits.

Title: Re: Backspacing question
Post by: crtjse on August 11, 2008, 02:18:20 PM

Gotcha, but what do you mean by shimming them?

Title: Re: Backspacing question
Post by: Jeffy on August 11, 2008, 02:58:35 PM

Quote from: crtjse on August 11, 2008, 02:18:20 PM

Gotcha, but what do you mean by shimming them?

Adding shims/washers to adjust the stops.  http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=2697.0

Title: Re: Backspacing question
Post by: crtjse on August 11, 2008, 03:15:00 PM

Thanks so much for your help, I think I'm going with 4.25"