MK Lift Kit Available - Page 18

Rall-E · 07-30-2009, 03:11 PM

So it sounds like the RRO lift is working out well. What about a good set of spacers to clear that strut problem. Has anyone found or used any wheel spacers for the MK? I would love to run 30-31's on mine but I cant find spacers. grrr

Rall-E · 07-30-2009, 04:10 PM

do you think the wheel spacers have to be hub centric or not? The compass/patriot hub/center bore is 67.1. A jeep wrangler 80-06 for instance is 71.5. It would fit but would not be hub centric .... right?

**Gramps** · 07-30-2009, 05:16 PM

I do recall someone going with some pretty good size spacers. This is from memory so I may not be right on the money with the info. I also can't remember if it was on here or over at JP.

They used about a 2" spacer and some tires in the size that you are looking at. They ran into a problem with the tire hitting the wheel well because of the change in the turning arch. I do think that they had the lift kit also. I also recall them needing a different size spacer for the rear.

I do think that hub centric is a must and I know that the Tire Rack sells after market wheels with a centering adapter listed but I don't know where you would find them separately, I just haven't looked.

Some of the better spacers (not legal in all states) are up around $200 a set and it may be worth looking at wheels with a different offset that would do the same thing. But then you still have the turning arch to deal with.

Any one with a better memory on this please feel free to chime in.

winkosmosis · 07-30-2009, 08:04 PM

Remember that a strut is already having to fight sideways bending unlike the spring in a double wishbone setup. Using spacers or wheels with more offset will make those forces greater.

**Gramps** · 07-30-2009, 08:24 PM

Right. The biggest hazard even if you do get them to fit is the increased stress on the half shafts and bearings. I imagine some early life failure some where in there.

Rall-E · 07-31-2009, 10:05 AM

Maybe I should just go with the goodyear fortera 245/60R18.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Goodyear&model=Fortera+HL+Edition&pa rtnum=46SR8FORTHL&tirePageLocQty=%26partnum%3D46SR 8FORTHL

Rall-E · 07-31-2009, 10:25 AM

my goal is mostly looks. I want a tire for highway most of the time. I need the lift from the RRO kit and taller tires to get on and off the beach. I want to get some aggressive looking tires that are good on the sand and the highway. I would like to give the MK a wider stance to, get the wheels just outside the fender. Maybe I could use some 1/2" spacers just for looks.

Rall-E · 09-17-2009, 12:37 PM

Ok well the RRO lift is on. I still need tires. I put 2" wheel spacers on and they look great!! Now I'm wondering if anyone else has a lifted rallye compass : )

Argent33 · 09-17-2009, 01:29 PM

pics?

since I have a Rallye I've been waiting for someone else to lift one

Rall-E · 09-24-2009, 10:47 AM

Rall-E · 09-24-2009, 10:48 AM

I cant seem to post pics : (

Knightfallzx2 · 09-24-2009, 11:01 AM

Rall-E, pictures won't show up until you have a certain amount of posts made. I think it's 30. Just post the links to the pictures.

Tony1911 · 09-25-2009, 03:38 AM

The problem with the image is that its URL is not valid. Do post images using the IMG-tag even if you don't have the required amount of posts to post images. Makes it easier for others to no-clicky your posts by simply quoting them.

Rall-E · 09-25-2009, 09:49 AM

check out some pics of my lifted rallye at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3385166

cactus_jack · 01-05-2010, 08:34 AM

so quick question...will this lift kit work on the fwd compass? I hate to sound dumb, but I'm not putting $359 on my credit card without being sure