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Old 01-14-2010 | 09:39 PM
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my drivers rear wheel doesnt stick out as far as the other 3. could it be an issue with the axle? doesnt look like it was ever wrecked, theres only a small dent in the rear drivers corner of the bumper...doesnt look like anything that could have damaged the axle...just bothers me that it doesnt stick out quite as far as the other wheels. how can i fix this/troubleshoot it?
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:04 PM
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Do you have stock or aftermarket wheels?
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:05 PM
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Old 01-14-2010 | 10:08 PM
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you can kind of see here:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...x/DSCF3226.jpg

and this one looks normal compared to the fronts:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...x/DSCF3224.jpg
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Do all 4 wheels have the same backspacing?
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:15 PM
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to my knowledge. they were on there when i got it. would i be able to tell if i took off the 2 rear wheels and compared them? i have a 5th wheel for a spare (no tire on it)

id assume theyre all the same backspacing though...
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:29 PM
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measure the back spaceing,use a ruler and a tape measure.Lay the ruler across the rim for a level then measure the depth to the center of the lug ring.
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:33 PM
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ok, and if they arent i need either another rim or a spacer to make up for it?

if they are even, its another issue...
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another rim most likely
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:43 PM
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i dont even know what rims i have i didnt see a name on them or anything lol.
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are they steele or aluminum? post a good picture of them,we'll figure it out.
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ufvj217
i dont even know what rims i have i didnt see a name on them or anything lol.
post a photo of em, someone on here will identify them for you
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:52 PM
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If you got them through a dealer they should be able to replace that for free if it is a backspacing issue
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:54 PM
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came with the jeep, which i bought from an owner.

best pic i have access to now (at work)

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...0-27165145.jpg
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they look like american racing outlaw 2s



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