Quick question guys: In order to even out the width of an 8.8 with my D30 axle width, what size spacers would I need? I guess I'm "spacing" on search terms today because I came up with 2 lousy threads & none of them addressed the question.
Thx
Quick question guys: In order to even out the width of an 8.8 with my D30 axle width, what size spacers would I need? I guess I'm "spacing" on search terms today because I came up with 2 lousy threads & none of them addressed the question.
Thx
I dont run spacers on the 8.8 in my red jeep. First I ran stock steelies with 225/75/15's with like a inch or two of space between the leafs, never rubbed or anthing. My new 31's on 8" wide rims with ~3.5" of BS clear even better. Having a slightly narrower rear also helps with turning radius too.
I am running an 8.8, actually a slightly narrower rear helps your turning radius (7/8" diff D35/8.25)... why bother with a spacer unless you are changing lug patterns?
I ran a 3/8" spacer when I had rims with 4.5" BS which was enough to keep the tires off the springs but it was close. I later changed to a 3.5bs rim and tookt he spacers out.
I am running an 8.8, actually a slightly narrower rear helps your turning radius (7/8" diff D35/8.25)... why bother with a spacer unless you are changing lug patterns?
In all my forum hopping (read: "searching") I'm sure I read several times that the 8.8 is narrower than stock Jeep rears (D35/C8.25). I also read that it's advisable to reclaim the lost width. So I was just verifying this with the experts. Here.
A non stock wheel with slighly better back spacing is more than enough clearance will be enough to avoid a wheel spacer.
I dont run spacers on the 8.8 in my red jeep. First I ran stock steelies with 225/75/15's with like a inch or two of space between the leafs, never rubbed or anthing. My new 31's on 8" wide rims with ~3.5" of BS clear even better. Having a slightly narrower rear also helps with turning radius too.
Okay so from all the above I think I can conclude that if I'm running an 8.8 behind the stock D30 with 3.75 wheels I shouldn't need spacers and I will be better able to turn? Cool. If I'm wrong, someone save me from myself! Won't be long now ...
if youre already at 3.75" BS, even if you DO end up needing spacers they wont be very big. Go out and measure the space between your leafs and your tires. If its more than 5/8" (probably more like 1.5" to be safe) youre cherry
I ran a 3/8" spacer when I had rims with 4.5" BS which was enough to keep the tires off the springs but it was close. I later changed to a 3.5bs rim and tookt he spacers out.
In all my forum hopping (read: "searching") I'm sure I read several times that the 8.8 is narrower than stock Jeep rears (D35/C8.25). I also read that it's advisable to reclaim the lost width. So I was just verifying this with the experts. Here.
Okay so from all the above I think I can conclude that if I'm running an 8.8 behind the stock D30 with 3.75 wheels I shouldn't need spacers and I will be better able to turn? Cool. If I'm wrong, someone save me from myself! Won't be long now ...
I actually meant 7/8 per side... the D35/8.25/D44 is 60.75 vs. 59.5 (WMS to WMS) for the 8.8, so my number from memory is actually wrong. It is actually 5/8" per side. I just don't know how that can be significant. A Super 88 kit eliminates the C-clip and widens the axle WMS to WMS by 3/4 per side making it essentially stock (with nice Chromoly's thrown in). That's the only spacer I want!
I have the Warn Lockout Hub Conversion on my dana 30, making it even wider yet than the 8.8, and i run 1.5" Rough Country wheel spacers and it's like dead on perfect.
I have been running 8.8 rear with stock wheels and 31/10.50s without spacers now for 6 years without trouble. Even aired down for crawling I have never had the sidewall touch the rear springs. If and when you need new wheels and want to change the back spacing you can, but the money can stay in your pocket for now unless you are running tires wider than 10/50s. IMHO
