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Old 04-08-2015, 04:03 PM
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Old 04-08-2015, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by snowborderus
Wheel spacers are nothing but a cosmetic item. Sure people have used them for X-thousand miles without issue. But why risk it? Why not do the job correctly the first time? How many issues have spacers caused vs how many issues have been caused by not using spacers?
I haven't had any issues. And I have 35x12.50 wide tires. I take my truck off-road frequently.

You get what you pay for.

What risk is there when you install everything properly and torque to spec?

What does it matter about doing the job correctly?
People lift there vehicles all the time and put a crazy offset wheel and add wheel spacers all the time.

Stop commenting if you don't know what you are talking about.
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Originally Posted by mdevlin21095
What brand should I go with?
Try "BORA" wheel adapters.
Old 04-09-2015, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowhite
I haven't had any issues. And I have 35x12.50 wide tires. I take my truck off-road frequently.

What risk is there when you install everything properly and torque to spec?

What does it matter about doing the job correctly?
People lift there vehicles all the time and put a crazy offset wheel and add wheel spacers all the time.

Stop commenting if you don't know what you are talking about.
Again, I'm sure there are plenty of people that have never had problems using them.

The risk is in adding a product to your vehicle that does nothing to add value with added stress to steering and suspension components.

What does it matter about doing the job correctly? Is that a serious question? If your not going to do a job correctly, why do it at all?

Yes people lift their (not there) vehicles all the time and do crazy stuff. If it's a toy vehicle, sure, it doesn't really matter. But for most of us who use these trucks daily (in my opinion) it isn't worth the potential problems.

And stop being so combative and be helpful.

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Originally Posted by snowborderus
Again, I'm sure there are plenty of people that have never had problems using them. The risk is in adding a product to your vehicle that does nothing to add value with added stress to steering and suspension components. What does it matter about doing the job correctly? Is that a serious question? If your not going to do a job correctly, why do it at all? Yes people lift their (not there) vehicles all the time and do crazy stuff. If it's a toy vehicle, sure, it doesn't really matter. But for most of us who use these trucks daily (in my opinion) it isn't worth the potential problems. And stop being so combative and be helpful. For the OP: http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/11...#__federated=1
Yes "their". This isn't a spelling bee its a forum.

I do daily drive my pick up, if you ask me you are the one who isn't being helpful.

Wheel spacers are fine point made.

Get off your high horse and just accept the fact that if you do install them correctly, you, they, whomever will be fine.
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Originally Posted by snowborderus
Again, I'm sure there are plenty of people that have never had problems using them.

The risk is in adding a product to your vehicle that does nothing to add value with added stress to steering and suspension components.

What does it matter about doing the job correctly? Is that a serious question? If your not going to do a job correctly, why do it at all?

Yes people lift their (not there) vehicles all the time and do crazy stuff. If it's a toy vehicle, sure, it doesn't really matter. But for most of us who use these trucks daily (in my opinion) it isn't worth the potential problems.

And stop being so combative and be helpful.

For the OP: http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/11...#__federated=1
No modification could increase the value of a truck unless you tie bags of money on it. People don't build their truck how they like with the thought of resale value in mind, they do it because that's what they want. Leveling your vehicle can add just as much stress as wheel spacers can. If OP wants a wider stance, he can either do spacers or a larger offset wheel. Spacers are cheaper and you can run them to make sure you wouldn't rub it have problems before you drop a bunch of money into new wheels.
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Originally Posted by Snowhite
Yes "their". This isn't a spelling bee its a forum.
I do daily drive my pick up, if you ask me you are the one who isn't being helpful.
Wheel spacers are fine point made.
Get off your high horse and just accept the fact that if you do install them correctly, you, they, whomever will be fine.
I gave specific reasons why spacer shouldn't be used. I also gave my opinion for the OP. As I stated before, using spacers can cause more problems then not using them. It's his truck to decide as he sees fit, I would rather he have all available information before he decides to install them or not.
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My dad totaled his 250 when the studs on a 2" spacer snapped when driving but with a 1" or so you might be all right


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