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Old 10-11-2007, 01:37 PM   #1
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Slight clearance issue

I've finally settled on the wheels for my FJ. They are Eagle Alloy Series 185. I had them converted to beadlocks. Finally had a chance to try them on the FJ today and found there's a clearance issue. The specs are:


  • 16X8
  • 6x5.5
  • 4 backspace
  • -11mm offset


Upon installation, I find that the leading edge of the caliper just touches the wheel. It doesn't grind or catch, but it just touches. I can't put a index card between the caliper and the wheel. I've marked the portion of the caliper with red crayon. I apologize for poor quality in some of the pictures.









I knew it would be close when I ordered these, but I had no idea it'd THAT close. I didn't get to test the rears. So it looks like it's either wheel spacers or grind off a small portion of the caliper. If possible, I'd rather stay away from spacers. Can 2-3mm be safely grind off without compromising the caliper? I know they just touch right now, but I'm sure with the brakes heated up, there might be even more issues.

Your advice/opinion appreciated.
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Re: Slight clearance issue

I have these wheels in 17x9 with 285/70s and no rubbing. Are you lifted?
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Re: Slight clearance issue

Considering the importance of the brake system and the relatively unimportant consequences of a teeny tiny spacer, I would go with the spacer. Many folks have no problem with grinding on a brake caliper, but I find it to be a really dangerous idea. I don't know how small they make spacers, but a 1/4" would be plenty, I'm sure.
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Considering the importance of the brake system and the relatively unimportant consequences of a teeny tiny spacer, I would go with the spacer. Many folks have no problem with grinding on a brake caliper, but I find it to be a really dangerous idea. I don't know how small they make spacers, but a 1/4" would be plenty, I'm sure.
I agree about grinding on calipers, I have no idea how thick the steel is there and would'nt want to find out. As far as I know the spacer width will have to be at least the length of the wheel stud.
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Tony I think that its the offset that is getting you at -11mm
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AH-HA My 185's came with a 4.5" backspace, -12mm offset...guess a spacer would be in order.
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I have these wheels in 17x9 with 285/70s and no rubbing. Are you lifted?
This is a rubbing between the caliper and wheel, not tire and bodymount. Your wheels have different offset and backspace then my 16s.

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Considering the importance of the brake system and the relatively unimportant consequences of a teeny tiny spacer, I would go with the spacer. Many folks have no problem with grinding on a brake caliper, but I find it to be a really dangerous idea. I don't know how small they make spacers, but a 1/4" would be plenty, I'm sure.
1/4" would be nice. But I didn't think they make wheel spacer that thin.

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As far as I know the spacer width will have to be at least the length of the wheel stud.
That would be terrible. If my wheels would stick that far out, it's going to hurt articulation. I saw you edited the text and I echo your concern about not knowing the thickness of the steel in that red area. Was hoping some one has done this or know more of the calipers.
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Tony I think that its the offset that is getting you at -11mm
yeah... I was hoping the 4 backspace will compensate and it almost did too, but this isn't horseshoe is it.
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Re: Slight clearance issue

That is a tough call. If you could find a small spacer (1" or less) I would go for the spacer. Not to sure on how the caliper is constructed in that area but I am sure there is excess material that could be cut off. But you really are playing with fire. I am think you could at lest take it down to the same height as were the numbers are stamped in at with out any problems.
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Alot of people are running spacers on their rigs that I know of. Check out Matt07FJ's rig. I dont think its hurting his articulation any.
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