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Oct 25, 2008 | 09:40 PM

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Wheel spacer ?'s

Has anyone used wheel spacers and what is the best brand if so. thanks for any help

Oct 26, 2008 | 01:30 AM

TexasGuy001

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I wouldn't use them for safety reasons. I don't trust them.

Oct 26, 2008 | 03:06 AM

ChancesDad

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Why exactly would you need wheel spacers???

Oct 26, 2008 | 08:37 AM

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I was looking to make the wheels set out a lil farther without spending money on custom wheels. what kind of safety issues are involved with them

Oct 26, 2008 | 09:13 AM

Jeff Dodson

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There really aint any safety reasons, my Dad used them when he was racing, I used them when I raced. Neather had any problems, just dont get two wide of spacers. Make sure your lug are long enough and makes sure they are good and tight.

Oct 26, 2008 | 09:58 AM

TexasGuy001

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I have seen them break on people when they are off roading. I would much rather have my wheels secured where they are supposed to be.

Oct 26, 2008 | 10:58 AM

OldRacerGuy

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I've run a set of 1 1/4" on my Toyota Tacoma for the last 4 years. Check'd every 6 months, never any problem with loosening. I install them with blue loctite, torque to 85-90 ftlbs. Only problem is if they are not torqued in the correct star pattern I get a slight vibe at highway speed.

Worst part to me is the fact that there is now a hidden set of lug nuts. Another thing that could fail. It's always in the back of my mind that I could have a loose / broken lug and not know about it. But I've wheeled the crap out of the truck with no problems.

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Jun 28, 2021 | 11:13 AM

Ratsnesthd

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Go to evans detailing page. He’s the metal polish god. Sells the same products he uses. Best in the buisness. For some reason it won’t let me upload a link for web page.

Jun 28, 2021 | 11:42 AM

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Bruce W.

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Originally Posted by Opossum

I used 2" spacers on my '97 F350 4X4. Now the rear track width is in line with the front and it no longer looks like I'm dog-tracking. Also, the wider rear tread width looks better with my fender flares. I've had them on for over 100K miles...no problems...I check them for tightness when I rotate the tires...never a loose lug. I don't remember what brand they were...cost maybe 150 bucks/pair a decade ago.

Jun 28, 2021 | 08:26 PM

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BLK79

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I put 1 1/2" spacers on a 95 E-150. Stock rear track width is 3" narrower, to accommodate sliding door apparently - which I don't have. Looks much better.