UCA clearance with rubbers

Brock · 05-10-08, 01:14 PM

I have about 1/4inch between sidewall and UCA on my OME lifted and 295x70x17 clad vehicle. I noticed some rubbing on passenger side but not drivers side.

would the aftermarket UCA like AllPro or others take care of this problem any or would I need backspacing added to my oem 17 alloy wheels?

Or both?

How much backspacing would be enough and how much is too much.... 1/2 inch?

tddfj · 05-10-08, 04:51 PM

try a rim with about 4.5 inches of backspacing. i have 4.58 and have plenty of room by uca. have 33x12.50 tire also.

Brock · 05-10-08, 05:49 PM

I dont want to buy new rims....just wondering about spacers I can add for now. If I need new rims that is going to wait as dont have the cash to do it all.

how much is ENOUGH room between sidewall and UCA?

fjteddy · 05-11-08, 04:13 AM

The smallest spacer I could find is 1" for bolt on spacer.

Brock · 05-11-08, 06:41 AM

I am going to try th UCA from AllPro or somewhere first....see what that does. Spacer or new wheels is last resort...as putting them out wider than intended puts stress on axle and such. Used to see a lot of the little sport tuners with tires 8 inches beyond their fenders coming in after a couple of years for new parts as they were all out of whack...at shop by my house in DC. LOL

Corey · 05-11-08, 07:29 AM

Try the Total Chaos ones, that is what I run.
Plenty of room with 285s on Pro Comp wheels.

tddfj · 05-11-08, 11:02 AM

the extra stress on axels and such is more true for spacers than rims. a 4.5 in back space is only a half in different than stock. you con get black steelies for less than the new ucas.

Brock · 05-11-08, 12:15 PM

thanks.....I will check out the options. I will likely be replacing UCA, rear arms as well one day soon...but want to make sure I got things square up front.

thanks again for replies.

tddfj · 05-11-08, 12:42 PM

i too am lokking into uca for better alignment just trying to find out how well they hold up to being on a everyday driver.

05-10-08, 01:14 PM	#1
Brock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 409	UCA clearance with rubbers I have about 1/4inch between sidewall and UCA on my OME lifted and 295x70x17 clad vehicle. I noticed some rubbing on passenger side but not drivers side. would the aftermarket UCA like AllPro or others take care of this problem any or would I need backspacing added to my oem 17 alloy wheels? Or both? How much backspacing would be enough and how much is too much.... 1/2 inch? __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

05-10-08, 05:49 PM	#3
Brock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 409	I dont want to buy new rims....just wondering about spacers I can add for now. If I need new rims that is going to wait as dont have the cash to do it all. how much is ENOUGH room between sidewall and UCA? __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

05-11-08, 04:13 AM	#4
fjteddy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14	The smallest spacer I could find is 1" for bolt on spacer. __________________ http://www.fjcruiserquebec.com/index.php

05-11-08, 06:41 AM	#5
Brock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 409	I am going to try th UCA from AllPro or somewhere first....see what that does. Spacer or new wheels is last resort...as putting them out wider than intended puts stress on axle and such. Used to see a lot of the little sport tuners with tires 8 inches beyond their fenders coming in after a couple of years for new parts as they were all out of whack...at shop by my house in DC. LOL __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

05-11-08, 07:29 AM	#6
Corey IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA. Posts: 600	Try the Total Chaos ones, that is what I run. Plenty of room with 285s on Pro Comp wheels. __________________ Corey '07 FJ Cruiser, '91 4Runner is gone ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, custom rack goodies, so much more, see my website My Forum - My Website - My Rigs Build-up - Roof Top Tent

05-10-08, 04:51 PM	#2
tddfj IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: louisville ky Posts: 198	try a rim with about 4.5 inches of backspacing. i have 4.58 and have plenty of room by uca. have 33x12.50 tire also.

05-11-08, 11:02 AM	#7
tddfj IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: louisville ky Posts: 198	the extra stress on axels and such is more true for spacers than rims. a 4.5 in back space is only a half in different than stock. you con get black steelies for less than the new ucas.

05-11-08, 12:15 PM	#8
Brock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 409	thanks.....I will check out the options. I will likely be replacing UCA, rear arms as well one day soon...but want to make sure I got things square up front. thanks again for replies. __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

05-11-08, 12:42 PM	#9
tddfj IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: louisville ky Posts: 198	i too am lokking into uca for better alignment just trying to find out how well they hold up to being on a everyday driver.

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