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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 06:52 PM
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So I'm about to add the leveling kit to my truck and thinking about running 1/2 inch wheel spacers.
Will there be enough thread on the factory studs or do I need do swap em?
I don't want to go any wider or replace my stock wheels.
Thanks for any info.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 06:56 PM
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With 1/2 spacers I doubt you'll even notice a difference. Just my opinion.
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 12:49 PM
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Yeah unless you're **** about fitment and looking for an exact look i dont really think you'll notice much of a difference with a 1/2" spacer on the stock wheels. The stock wheels need about 1-1/2" just to get them flush. I'm also 99% positive you'd need longer studs so its going to be a lot of work for very little gain. Check out what 1-1/2" spacers do to stock wheels, getting them flush to the fenders will make a major difference in looks. Id rather have stock wheels/spacers sitting flush than after market rims sunken in
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 05:42 PM
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From what I've seen on this forum. People usually use the 1/2" spacers to clear the UCA when running bigger tires and/or bring the wheels back out after installing a level. I've not done it personally but I don't recall anyone having issues doing it.
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 08:58 PM
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Alright, thanks guys.
I'll look into the 1 1/2's
My truck does have the added factory plastic flair or wheel well molding........whatever you want to call it.
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Skioutty
Alright, thanks guys.
I'll look into the 1 1/2's
My truck does have the added factory plastic flair or wheel well molding........whatever you want to call it.
I had 2" spacers on my 18 before. I'll post a pic for you. They don't stick out as far as one would think. (2" bora)
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 09:18 PM
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Thanks for the picture.
So I'm thinking the 1 1/2's will be pretty close to flush then.
Are those factory wheels? & factory lug nuts?
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Skioutty
Thanks for the picture.
So I'm thinking the 1 1/2's will be pretty close to flush then.
Are those factory wheels? & factory lug nuts?
Yes factory 20" wheels etc. Now have new tires and wheels so both spacers and oem wheels are off.
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