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    Widened wheels

    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.

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    I use a .25" spacer. Some get away with no spacer.
    You "feel" the difference because you want to "feel" the difference. Since you just spent money on the upgrade you "have" to feel the difference

    I'm looking to eliminate the double pump process I have to follow right now to get the pedal hard

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    I had the exact same combo on my 2003 Marauder and the tires cleared the rear shocks by about 1/4".
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    Quote Originally Posted by sflrainmaker01 View Post
    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
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    I have the same setup on my '04. No clearance issues.
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    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.
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    With the 1/4" spacers, the wheel still engages on the axle hub.
    You "feel" the difference because you want to "feel" the difference. Since you just spent money on the upgrade you "have" to feel the difference

    I'm looking to eliminate the double pump process I have to follow right now to get the pedal hard

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    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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