Looks good, is the spacer safe?

 

Hell yes! Looking good!

 

Awe shoot! Looking sa-weet!

 

Whoooooooop!! Tough sumbitch

 

They are arrowcraft steel spacers. There is a lip to properly support the outer wheel. From everything find they are the very best on the market. The only drawback is the outer studs are metric vs the OE 9/16 thread. I will have to buy SD lugnuts in the near future as they are metric. Small taters. I'm so ready to make this part of my project move along its stupid. On a good note the side job in my shop leaves tomorrow and the jeep motor is ready to go in. I'm hoping I'm only a week or 2 away from full swing Clifford tear down........

 

Are the 285's on 4x2 steelies?

 

yep. I just mocked up with the 2 inner steelies. I have to strip and restore the Alcoa's so I'm not putting tires on till they are ready and Clifford is apart. His tires are moving over but I still need a truck a bit longer . also he can't go under the knife tillbthe jeep is done.

 

Curious to know how your going to restore your Alcoa rims? I'd like to do mine in the future.

 

I stripped mine then polished them and clear coated

 

What products did you use Mike? Mine are in bad shape.

 

I used aircraft stripper

Then this

Rolite Aluminum Polishing Kit


Start with the Rolite Pre-Polish and a wool pad. Apply just enough product to keep the pad lubricated and work a small area until you have a nice shine. Wipe-off with a terry towel. This may take several applications for heavy oxidation. The Pre-Polish does most of the work, so spend most of your time with this step.

Apply the Rolite Metal Polish with a terry pad or bonnet. Apply just enough product to keep the pad lubricated and work a small area until you have a high shine. Wipe-off with a terry towel.

Apply the Rolite AP300 with a terry pad or bonnet. Apply just enough to keep the pad lubricated and work a small area until you have a mirror finish. Wipe-off with a terry towel.

If you wish to apply the Sealant/Protectant, use a foam pad to spread it evenly across the surface. Wipe-off with a terry towel.

Maintain the shine by applying the Rolite Metal Polish and Sealant twice a year.

Application by Hand:

Use the same application techniques as machine use, but apply all products with a terry pad or cloth.

 

Crap pic but you get the idea

 

Thanks Mike, its on my winter list! Reps sent.

 

I giggled at the spacer post on fb. Looking good Aaron! And thanks Mike!I needed that write-up for my rims.

 

I am curious...is 2" to much? According to my calculations 285/75 vs 235/85 is only a little over a half inch wider .55118 to be precise..


Could you have gotten away with a 1" to 1.5" spacer?

Its really more of a personal preference for me...I not big on the huge gap between the tires.... plus rolling resistance...not that fuel mileage is an issue for you....