Wheel spacers?
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Wheel spacers?
Guys I have a little bit of Rubbing on my drivers side when cranked all the way over I need about a 1/2 inch. Hits my leaf spring. What’s everyone’s thought on spacers. I would only buy top quaility spacers if i was going to do it.
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A little rubbing of the tire at full lock is fairly common on these trucks in their various configurations depending on the tire size.
In my opinion wheel spacers belong in the recycle bin. I wouldn't use them on a riding lawn mower. They just are not safe. The truck will track better down the road and the wheel bearings and suspension won't see increased stress and wear.
In my opinion wheel spacers belong in the recycle bin. I wouldn't use them on a riding lawn mower. They just are not safe. The truck will track better down the road and the wheel bearings and suspension won't see increased stress and wear.
Fleet Owner
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From: Gilbert, PA
The biggest problem with spacers is the lack of usable lug stud.
I would measure how much stud you are currently threaded onto, then subtract 1/2 for the spacer. That is the usable stud left, you want at least 3/4" of threads.
Dont forget, you want HUB centric spacers
I would measure how much stud you are currently threaded onto, then subtract 1/2 for the spacer. That is the usable stud left, you want at least 3/4" of threads.
Dont forget, you want HUB centric spacers
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My issues with spacers is the fact a thick enough spacer will prevent the center of the wheel from registering on the hub, making the assembly stud-centric and not hub-centric. Might not be bad on a 3/4 ton with eight 9/16" studs, not overloaded. On the other hand, a 1/2 ton having only five 1/2" studs, might not be too safe when typically overloaded by a Gen 7-8-9 owner.
Just my $0.02 USD worth.
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I've been running 2, 2 1/2 and 3 inch spacers on my duallys for years. Remember to retorque after the first 50 miles or so and your good
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Sounds like you're thinking of an adaptor that has its own studs. A spacer is more of shim with holes in it for the existing studs to pass through.
My issues with spacers is the fact a thick enough spacer will prevent the center of the wheel from registering on the hub, making the assembly stud-centric and not hub-centric. Might not be bad on a 3/4 ton with eight 9/16" studs, not overloaded. On the other hand, a 1/2 ton having only five 1/2" studs, might not be too safe when typically overloaded by a Gen 7-8-9 owner.
Just my $0.02 USD worth.
My issues with spacers is the fact a thick enough spacer will prevent the center of the wheel from registering on the hub, making the assembly stud-centric and not hub-centric. Might not be bad on a 3/4 ton with eight 9/16" studs, not overloaded. On the other hand, a 1/2 ton having only five 1/2" studs, might not be too safe when typically overloaded by a Gen 7-8-9 owner.
Just my $0.02 USD worth.
Mountain Pass
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I've had 2" adapters on the rear of my F350 4X4 for about the last 100K miles...no problems. I don't tow or haul a whole lot, however. I put them on to bring the rear track out to the same width as the front...looks better with my fender flares, too. I don't think I would feel comfortable using such a wide adapter on the front...nor would I need to. I don't remember what brand they are...cost a couple hundred bucks.
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Which is what centers the wheel on those trucks. That’s why the lug nuts are conical and not flat like the newer hub centric trucks. I’m not advocating the spacers. Slight rubbing at full lock isn’t an issue to me.
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I ran some G2 1.25" spacers on my 95 150. The old wheels I had I needed them. But now I got a 15x10 wheel with a 46mm offset. Still rubs with a 4" suspension 3" body with 35's only at full lock but not too bad. I went thru at least 3 sets of wheel bearings in 1.5 years. I had constant issues running 33s let alone 35s. After I took them off I noticed right away better brakes, less vibration, and less highway vibration. Don't recommend. Save your money and get wheels with offset