Wheel spacers?...
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From: Arlington, Texas (Lake Arlington)
Wheel spacers?...
Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with wheel spacers? I would like it if my wheels stuck out just a small bit. I don't know who would make them or if they would even be safe on a truck.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Brandon
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'97 XLT SC, Teal with lower Black. 4.6, Moderatly customized. One of a kind. Born 5/96
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Brandon
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'97 XLT SC, Teal with lower Black. 4.6, Moderatly customized. One of a kind. Born 5/96
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From: Fellsmere,Florida..U.S.A.
97customxlt- I too thought about wheel spacers. Performance Plus has them. There made by a german company and Quality looks good . Only problem is cost 189.95 a pair. I was unable to find any other brand..So I'll hold out for New rims and tires...Good luck!....Capt.
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Capt. America..,
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Capt. America..,
1998 F-150 XLTSC...2WD.. . 4.10LS rear...auto E40D... 5.4L...Flairside... Ground effects... Billet Pedals... Billet Grill... Billet Brake lite... Oval Mirror... Bed rails... Bug Deflector... Wood Grain Kit...Fog lites... TPS...Velocity tube... K&N... ss Ford tag.,.Tinted Windows... overhead/floor consoles... Mood lights...Blue bulbs... Alarm...Radar...Dashmat... Fire/Ice rear window tint ...conspicuity reflectors... cd changer...mobil 1... Painted rear Drums... Helwing Sway Bar... Dual Exhaust... Halogen Back-up bulbs... clear corner lens...
Tail lens covers... Leather...Floor Mats... Seat covers...Tow Pkge...
Side window Louvers... Painted Brake calipers... Custom Captian America Paint Job...TRIPLE LED brake lights...Rain guards... Painted throttle body cover...sliding rear window...Superchip...Custom Gas cap holder...2" leveling shackels...Fox tail key chain...Clear turn signal bulbs..
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From: Greater Boston
Gentlemen,
Wheel spacers will change your front end geometry in the following manner.
1. Puts more stress on the lugs and ball joints due to the "leverage" effect.
2. Increases the "scrub radius" i.e., the distance between the contact point of the tire on the ground and the turning axis of the wheel (kingpin axis inclination).
The effects, harder to turn the wheel (not a problem with power steering); more wear on ball joints, more stress on lugs.
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BLK 2000 F150 XLT 4X4 SuperCab SB, Shift-on-the-fly, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55 LS, 4-Wheel disc/ABS, ORP, Keyless, PWR Seat, Slider, Soft tonneau, Cab steps.
MODS: Rhino, Molded flaps, Mobil1 0W-30
Wheel spacers will change your front end geometry in the following manner.
1. Puts more stress on the lugs and ball joints due to the "leverage" effect.
2. Increases the "scrub radius" i.e., the distance between the contact point of the tire on the ground and the turning axis of the wheel (kingpin axis inclination).
The effects, harder to turn the wheel (not a problem with power steering); more wear on ball joints, more stress on lugs.
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BLK 2000 F150 XLT 4X4 SuperCab SB, Shift-on-the-fly, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55 LS, 4-Wheel disc/ABS, ORP, Keyless, PWR Seat, Slider, Soft tonneau, Cab steps.
MODS: Rhino, Molded flaps, Mobil1 0W-30