Thanks for the reply! Looks great! When you did the body lift, did you do the engine lift with it as well? Did it affect your shifting or transfer case?
Thanks
Using JL wheels on a TJ
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Thanks for the reply! Looks great! When you did the body lift, did you do the engine lift with it as well? Did it affect your shifting or transfer case?
Thanks
Yes the DPG kit came with a JKS 1" motor mount extension and I upgraded to the brown dog motor mount for an extra $75.00. I don't think from what I read that I would have done the body lift without the motor mount extension. After install I had no problems with the transfer case hitting the skid plate or shifting.
I'm looking at ordering these adapters from TireShopSupplies. Exactly what have people been ordering for LJ wheels on a TJ? Here's what I gathered by looking at the drawings of the SpiderTrax adapters for JK to TJ. I've highlighted the options that I'm not entirely confident in. Starting with the "STANDARD CUSTOM WHEEL ADAPTERS - SAME LUG COUNT" I selected the following options:
Lug Count: 5
Vehicle Pattern: 4.5" (114.3mm)
Wheel Pattern: 5" (127mm)
Largest Pattern (I don't really understand what this option indicates): 5" (127mm) (+$9.00) (+3 lbs)
Thickness: 1.5"
Hub Centric: Yes...(+$50.00)...
Vehicle Hub (in mm): 71.628 (Sourced from SpiderTrax drawings)
HC Only: Wheel Center (in mm): 71.374
Adapter's Stud Size: 14mmx1.5
Lug Nuts (To attach adapter): 1/2x20
Lug Count: 5
Vehicle Pattern: 4.5" (114.3mm)
Wheel Pattern: 5" (127mm)
Largest Pattern (I don't really understand what this option indicates): 5" (127mm) (+$9.00) (+3 lbs)
Thickness: 1.5"
Hub Centric: Yes...(+$50.00)...
Vehicle Hub (in mm): 71.628 (Sourced from SpiderTrax drawings)
HC Only: Wheel Center (in mm): 71.374
Adapter's Stud Size: 14mmx1.5
Lug Nuts (To attach adapter): 1/2x20
Here's my write-up on doing exactly that. Make sure you use the larger 13/16 lug nuts or you won't have a proper seat.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/codamans-2004-jeep-wrangler-rubicon.9347/post-789675
Well, I was hoping to get adapters with the proper M14x1.5 studs so that I can use actual JL lug nuts.
I saw that some company will make them but they're over $500 a set. After all my research I found that using the 13/16 hex lug nuts was just as good as the larger studs and a lot cheaper.
Good info. I am not a huge fan of how the lug nuts fit on my JK wheels. I will have to order as you said.
I used this set of 23 nuts from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QW2WPF6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
No issues so far.
Also, I bought extras of these wheels when they came up, both for a spare and to go on my camping trailer, and ended up with more than I needed.
So I have a set of 5 of these in North GA for $150 if anyone wants them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QW2WPF6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
No issues so far.
Also, I bought extras of these wheels when they came up, both for a spare and to go on my camping trailer, and ended up with more than I needed.
So I have a set of 5 of these in North GA for $150 if anyone wants them.
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There's some information up front on this thread about my learning experience with JL/JT wheels.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...-with-the-yukon-spin-free-ya-wu-07-kit.60898/
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...-with-the-yukon-spin-free-ya-wu-07-kit.60898/
I ended up ordering these and they should be delivered today:
https://lugnutguys.com/products/whe...x4-5-to-5x5-jl-wheels-1-25-thick-14x1-5-studs
They claim to come with the JL-appropriate 14x1.5 studs and were $105 for 4. We'll see... I assume Chinese manufacturing. They make a 1.5" thick adapter/spacer too but they're out of stock and, based on my measurements, I preferred the 1.25" thick adapters. I'm hoping I don't need to replace the rear axle studs with longer ones. They currently have only 1" of exposed threads... obviously sufficient for factory rims but I have no idea how thick the lug nut recesses will be on the adapters. I used to run 33x10.50 BFG MTs on the old "Grizzly" wagon wheels on my 1998 and I just had to put a couple of washers on the steering stops so the tire lugs didn't clip the control arms.
I guess I'll post the tech results here and start another thread with the visual results. I think she may end up being too sexy for the internet though.
https://lugnutguys.com/products/whe...x4-5-to-5x5-jl-wheels-1-25-thick-14x1-5-studs
They claim to come with the JL-appropriate 14x1.5 studs and were $105 for 4. We'll see... I assume Chinese manufacturing. They make a 1.5" thick adapter/spacer too but they're out of stock and, based on my measurements, I preferred the 1.25" thick adapters. I'm hoping I don't need to replace the rear axle studs with longer ones. They currently have only 1" of exposed threads... obviously sufficient for factory rims but I have no idea how thick the lug nut recesses will be on the adapters. I used to run 33x10.50 BFG MTs on the old "Grizzly" wagon wheels on my 1998 and I just had to put a couple of washers on the steering stops so the tire lugs didn't clip the control arms.
I guess I'll post the tech results here and start another thread with the visual results. I think she may end up being too sexy for the internet though.
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These adapters appear to be pretty nice. They did have the proper hole size for the 1/2-20 TJ studs and also the proper M14 studs for the JL wheels. I've got the fronts on but the factory rear TJ studs were too short with only about an inch of protrusion. I wasn't getting enough thread engagement. I purchased new studs that I'll put on tonight and hopefully be done with this.
I guess I never posted my JL wheels results on this thread. Lug Nut Guys 1.25” thick adapters and they now have 7/8” M14x1.5 black lug nuts on there. 2.5” suspension lift (Some rough country, some Rancho parts), had to add a couple of washers to each steering stop so they wouldn’t buzz the front lower control arms at full lock. 285/70r17 Falken Wild Peak on what I think are stock JL Rubicon wheels.
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What size are those tires and what lift are you running?
Looks nice!
I went back and edited to add some detail
Good day - do you still have any of those extra wheels. Just bought a set of 4 today and new a spare.
Thnx