SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

[SSF556]

I really like new tires...just something about them makes me happy....

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[jpat30]

Ah;I know what you mean. I think it's the smell, just something about new tire smell.......can't wait to see them mounted up

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Agreed. Nothing like a new pair of shoes.

 

[SSF556]

Quick update....

Finally got the hub/lug centric spacers...these took over a month to get but were worth the wait. The spacers are 10mm width and put the tire flush with the fender instead of sticking out like the AEVs. Also installed the longer wheel studs. Not a bad job just involved muscle getting the new studs pressed in. The back studs do require a little dremel work on the metal backing plate plus removal of the top emergency brake shoe.

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[SSF556]

So ultimately I wanted a look that was more stock and I got it....the tire wheel package put the tire pretty much flush with the fender.....with this setup I can run the lighter stock aluminum rims which I will do in the future.

Also after about 30 minutes around town and some highway driving the ST Maxx is noticeably quieter than the used Duratracs....I know new tires are, but the Duratrac has always hummed especially at 30-40mph...do not hear that with the ST Maxx.

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[jeepgc]

Looks good, how about some pics of the whole Jeep instead of teaser shots ?

 

[Hilldweller]

I'll be busting your hump next time we camp about the spacers, Scott (you wouldn't respect me if I didn't); but it does look very nice.
Go try them in some mud.

 

[SSF556]

I'll be busting your hump next time we camp about the spacers, Scott (you wouldn't respect me if I didn't); but it does look very nice.
Go try them in some mud.

Yep spacers....I had to do them to run the OEM wheels with the 255/75 tire, trust me I will being keeping an eye on them.....with the longer wheel studs and open eneded lug nuts I can mark the lug nuts to make sure I am maintaining torque. I had these specially made to be hub centric so the wheel is not resting on the lugs.



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[SSF556]

Driveway shot...

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[jeepgc]

Thanks for obliging so soon.

Jeep's looking good, I'm liking the black wheels and the black trim.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Looks great. Where did you have the spacers made? I am not that big of a fan of the 1.25" spacers I have and think I will be taking them off soon. I still need to space out the wheels a little like you have done... but not as much as I have now (overkill).

Looking great!

 

[SSF556]

Thanks....got them here....https://www.motorsport-tech.com

you will need to get longer studs...I used these...http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/100-7705/10002/-1


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[Apdl]

What wheels are those?

 

[SSF556]

What wheels are those?

Chrysler Steel Wheel 52124455AB...exact same full size spare wheel that comes on the Grand Cherokee.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Thanks....got them here....https://www.motorsport-tech.com

you will need to get longer studs...I used these...http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/100-7705/10002/-1


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Thanks!