What backspacing do these Rubicon X wheels have?
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JT@623
Hooked
Not sure the outboard mounts are worth it . If it were me I’d run without them.
That's fair. They come with the kit/shock combo I ordered, so if it opens up wheel options I won't install them.
I don't remember having them on my JL, it had a Gamechanger lift, but it wasn't installed by me so I didn't pay much attention to anything but inspecting what was there occasionally.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
No.
DirtHeadDavis
Hooked
Stock Rubicon XR wheels are 8" wide with a +12 offset so about 5.2" of backspacing and they'll clear just fine height wise but those outboard shock mounts are pointless.
Stock standard Rubicon wheels are 7.5" wide with a +44 offset so about 6" of backspacing.
I'll mount them up when I get the kit installed and see where/if it rubs, thanks. Like I said, the mounts are part of the kit, so at least I'm not paying extra for something that the consensus is against.
TheGrendel
Active Member
The outboard shock mounts helped on the JKs. They are not necessary for JT/JLs unless you run MC’s goofy rectangle shocks.