wheel spacers
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Matt
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They are at my place lol only two right?
GarnetTy1473
Donating Member
Re: wheel spacers
I'd rather use adapters than spacers. Not liking the longer wheel studs. This is what I used.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pc-1-inch-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1628ef46
I'd rather use adapters than spacers. Not liking the longer wheel studs. This is what I used.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pc-1-inch-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1628ef46
QWERTYphoon
Motley Driver Award 2009
Re: wheel spacers
1.25 inch Thick, just google "spacers" I have a set on my truck if you want to mock up first.
1.25 inch Thick, just google "spacers" I have a set on my truck if you want to mock up first.
atkonkler
Is this your bush?
Re: wheel spacers
Are yours like these Adam?... http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=331084263238
A lot of people say no spacers but use adapters... WDYT?
Are yours like these Adam?... http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=331084263238
A lot of people say no spacers but use adapters... WDYT?
fauXGT
Brick Pilot
Re: wheel spacers
A spacer has only holes to slide over the studs. I would only go up to .25".
Adapters have holes and studs, but they may have the same bolt pattern.
I'm running 2" adapters on the back of the XGT to run stock Sy/Ty wheels. Gonna find a 4wd rear this winter so I can ditch the adapters.
A spacer has only holes to slide over the studs. I would only go up to .25".
Adapters have holes and studs, but they may have the same bolt pattern.
I'm running 2" adapters on the back of the XGT to run stock Sy/Ty wheels. Gonna find a 4wd rear this winter so I can ditch the adapters.
GarnetTy1473
Donating Member
Re: wheel spacers
They don't make a 1.125 that I know of. 1" or 1.25". I have 1" on my truck with C5 Z06 wheels and I like the way they look. I'll try to remember to get a pic tomorrow. Camera is dead right now.
Sportmachines
Active member
Re: wheel spacers
We've only used the H&R spacers and adapters. High quality, lots of options.
We've only used the H&R spacers and adapters. High quality, lots of options.
Re: wheel spacers
Pure spacers can be death traps, many a cars have busted all the wheel studs off from spacers. The two its like a washer, it allows the rim to slip position on the hub and puts the studs in a different type of stress that is more likely to break them.
That said, they seem fairly common around here and no real horror stories that I have seen. I would at least make sure the wheel studs are good, maybe even replace them with high strength ones if possible. Studs are not too terrible to replace, and only cost a few bucks. Cheap peace of mind.
I would NEVER run a "spacer" that was an inch thick, or even 1/4 of that. But a 1" adapter can be done safely.
Pure spacers can be death traps, many a cars have busted all the wheel studs off from spacers. The two its like a washer, it allows the rim to slip position on the hub and puts the studs in a different type of stress that is more likely to break them.
That said, they seem fairly common around here and no real horror stories that I have seen. I would at least make sure the wheel studs are good, maybe even replace them with high strength ones if possible. Studs are not too terrible to replace, and only cost a few bucks. Cheap peace of mind.
I would NEVER run a "spacer" that was an inch thick, or even 1/4 of that. But a 1" adapter can be done safely.
Typhoon#747
Donating Member
Re: wheel spacers
I've never had issues running a smaller spacer that was hub-centric.
I've never had issues running a smaller spacer that was hub-centric.
Darin
New member
Re: wheel spacers
Mine are the adapters, 1.25". If they are at matts, then great! I can't remember where half my stuff is anymore.
I also have gorilla nuts for them with the key thing. Are you in a hurry for them? Not sure when I'll get out there to Matts with Christmas just around the corner, might be quicker to just buy a set.
Mine are the adapters, 1.25". If they are at matts, then great! I can't remember where half my stuff is anymore.
I also have gorilla nuts for them with the key thing. Are you in a hurry for them? Not sure when I'll get out there to Matts with Christmas just around the corner, might be quicker to just buy a set.
Horsehammerr
New member
Re: wheel spacers
Jagsthatrun.com , good solid aluminium adapters, any size you want , very high quality, reasonable price.
Jagsthatrun.com , good solid aluminium adapters, any size you want , very high quality, reasonable price.
Like I said, my memory on what I have and don't have is getting foggy.
GarnetTy1473
Donating Member
Re: wheel spacers
1" spacer on C5 Z06 wheels. 17x8.5 with 275/40
1" spacer on C5 Z06 wheels. 17x8.5 with 275/40
berzerker
wookie
Re: wheel spacers
i run the 1.25'' hub centric spacers for years now . no problems ever . just put red loctite on the studs mounting the spacers to the axle ends . Vibration and the lugnuts working loose cause issues . A must if you don't the goofy look of the tucked rear wheels when using aftermarket wheels .
i run the 1.25'' hub centric spacers for years now . no problems ever . just put red loctite on the studs mounting the spacers to the axle ends . Vibration and the lugnuts working loose cause issues . A must if you don't the goofy look of the tucked rear wheels when using aftermarket wheels .