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sflrainmaker01
04-07-2021, 10:13 AM
I am installing some 9.5" wheels on the rear of my 04 in a week or so when I get the tires (295 45 18 Nitto) put on them. Am I going to need a small spacer to fit these? I have aftermarket control arms and stock shocks and airbags.

blazen71
04-07-2021, 10:31 AM
I use a .25" spacer. Some get away with no spacer.

Joe Walsh
04-07-2021, 10:49 AM
I had the exact same combo on my 2003 Marauder and the tires cleared the rear shocks by about 1/4".

Mebot
04-13-2021, 11:25 PM
I am installing some 9.5" wheels on the rear of my 04 in a week or so when I get the tires (295 45 18 Nitto) put on them. Am I going to need a small spacer to fit these? I have aftermarket control arms and stock shocks and airbags.

no,you won't need spacers

fastblackmerc
04-14-2021, 05:48 AM
I have the same setup on my '04. No clearance issues.

Comin' in Hot
04-14-2021, 07:40 AM
I think it all depends what shocks you use, I had KYB shocks on the back and they rubbed, my solution was to remove the plastic piston guard/cover and it worked perfectly. I’m not a fan of spacers, especially non-hub centric style.

blazen71
04-14-2021, 10:00 AM
With the 1/4" spacers, the wheel still engages on the axle hub.

gdmjoe
04-14-2021, 10:27 AM
blazen71 - With the 1/4" spacers, the wheel still engages on the axle hub.
Yes. *Currently have ¼" H&R spacers on all 4 wheels.
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