Dually Spacers ?
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Dually Spacers ?
I have a 2003 F350 4x4 Dually and want to put larger, wider tires on without going to 19.5 or 20 inch wheels.
I have heard horror stories about dually spacers for the rear wheels but see a lot of people using them. Different comments is that you cannot use the truck for towing or hauling heavy loads, they will break, only good for looks, etc.
What is the truth about these. Is there solid made spacers, preferably made of steel that will not de-rate my trucks payload capacity? Is there a limit to the space that you can go before you affect the trucks capacity?
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
I have heard horror stories about dually spacers for the rear wheels but see a lot of people using them. Different comments is that you cannot use the truck for towing or hauling heavy loads, they will break, only good for looks, etc.
What is the truth about these. Is there solid made spacers, preferably made of steel that will not de-rate my trucks payload capacity? Is there a limit to the space that you can go before you affect the trucks capacity?
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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I don't put that much weight in the back of truck, used mostly as a daily driver and to tow an RV.
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I was opposed to spacers for a long time. But I've done a lot of research on them. Quality steel spacers are fine, if installed correctly, and there's nothing wrong with quality bullet spacers of the correct alloy. Here is a sight that sells quality spacers.
http://www.motorsport-tech.com/4DCGI/switchtruckmodel
Cheap spacers are not hub centric. Improper install and not correctly checking torque is the most common cause of failures.
http://www.motorsport-tech.com/4DCGI/switchtruckmodel
Cheap spacers are not hub centric. Improper install and not correctly checking torque is the most common cause of failures.
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