Prometheus
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Haha yeah somehow I missed that little section right over the pictures. Guess I got distracted by the jeep
CodaMan's 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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Just picked these up for $750 with less than 500 miles on them. May need to dump the .5" BL for a 1.25". We'll see.
OP
Well, I needed to replace my MTs with ATs and also get away from load range E tires, but that's almost impossible with 16" wheels. Plus I just couldn't pass up the deal.Did this just turn into a 33" build thread?
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Yep. Adapters don't scare me
This is what it will look like from wheel to wheel with adapters:
ATCKIP
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Reading around it sounds like the JL's use a large lug size (M14 x 1.5) than what is supplied on our TJ's (1/2 x 20)
What will you use for lug nuts
What will you use for lug nuts
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I don't know that the wheel mounting holes are any larger than the TJ's, but I should have them mounted up this week. I'll post what I did for lug nuts, but I suspect that the 1/2X20 will be large enough to secure the wheel to the adapter.
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UKTJ
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That looks like an interesting tool, is that on a particular website?Yep. Adapters don't scare me
This is what it will look like from wheel to wheel with adapters:
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Today I swapped out my tires and wheels. I wanted to replace my M/Ts with A/Ts but finding load range 'C' tires in 16" is almost impossible, so I snagged some 2021 JL Rubicon take-offs (5) with under 500 miles for $800. I sold my almost new M/Ts on the OEM Moab wheels $400. Not a bad deal for a net coast of $350.
I went from 265/75R16 load range 'E' M/Ts to 285/70R17 load range 'C' A/Ts. The first thing I'd say is the difference between load range 'C' and 'E' is night and day. It's almost like a new vehicle.
The swap required 5x4.5 to 5x5 adapters. I picked up some Rough Country adapters for $59 a pair. I also found out that my rear wheel studs were too short for the adapters so I installed some 1-15/16" wheel studs - Dorman 610-449. That was a little bit of a pain because I had to pull the axle out an inch or so to get the longer studs in, but not a big deal. Once I had the new adapters installed with RED Loctite I installed the new wheels and took some measurements compared to the old tires and wheels. I also used 13/16 hex lug nuts to give a better seat on the JL wheels. I explain why you need to swap the lug nuts HERE.
- Unloaded tire height with 26 psi of air — 32.75" (+1.5")
- Loaded tire height with 26 psi of air — 32" (+1.25)
- Fender flare to ground — 36.5" (+1")
- Fender flare to top of tire — 4.75" (-.5")
Here are some before and after pics.
I went from 265/75R16 load range 'E' M/Ts to 285/70R17 load range 'C' A/Ts. The first thing I'd say is the difference between load range 'C' and 'E' is night and day. It's almost like a new vehicle.
The swap required 5x4.5 to 5x5 adapters. I picked up some Rough Country adapters for $59 a pair. I also found out that my rear wheel studs were too short for the adapters so I installed some 1-15/16" wheel studs - Dorman 610-449. That was a little bit of a pain because I had to pull the axle out an inch or so to get the longer studs in, but not a big deal. Once I had the new adapters installed with RED Loctite I installed the new wheels and took some measurements compared to the old tires and wheels. I also used 13/16 hex lug nuts to give a better seat on the JL wheels. I explain why you need to swap the lug nuts HERE.
- Unloaded tire height with 26 psi of air — 32.75" (+1.5")
- Loaded tire height with 26 psi of air — 32" (+1.25)
- Fender flare to ground — 36.5" (+1")
- Fender flare to top of tire — 4.75" (-.5")
Here are some before and after pics.
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UKTJ
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Hey! Did you use the Rear track bar relocation bracket straight away?
Or after you installed the shocks and springs and checked if the axle is off?
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