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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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Wheel Spacers

Anyone here running wheel spacers?

Im almost ready to purchase some tires and I heard someone here using a wheel spacer with just a 1.5" or 2" leveling kit with 35x12.50's and no rubbing.

If you know where and how big the spacer should be, please let me know. I dont know much other than it goes between my hub thingy and rim to widen it a bit.

Help please.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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Personally, I think that putting wheel spacers on a truck of this weight is a really bad idea. Unintended stress on the studs of the hub can spell doom. I have seen everyday driving take it's toll on spaced wheel stud from just small things like potholes.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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I wouldn't do it.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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stay away from wheel spacers
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Bad idea on a vehicle this heavy.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Fine...thanks for the input. Makes sense.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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You'll go thru wheel bearings every other month
 
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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I've seen studs snap off without wheel spacers. I'm sure the spacers amplify wear and tear.
 
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