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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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I was thinking about putting 2" spacers on my truck on front and back. Just want your imput on it? what do yall think? Are they Safe?
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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been on my truck since new 5 years now...not one problem..$80 for the spacer ...$200 for install and alignment...why would they not be safe ??
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Do you be to get a front end alignment after putting wheel spacers on?
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Basswacker
Do you be to get a front end alignment after putting wheel spacers on?

do you be to get ?? WTF

if your trying to ask if you need an Alingment after install of spacers...it's yes...
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by techrep
do you be to get ?? WTF

if your trying to ask if you need an Alingment after install of spacers...it's yes...
Yes that was what i was asking didn't read my post before posting and stupid auto correct.

Thanks
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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when I worked at discount tire they wouldn't work on vehicle's with spacers and when we had to we had to be extra careful when torqueing
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by flareside crazy
when I worked at discount tire they wouldn't work on vehicle's with spacers and when we had to we had to be extra careful when torqueing
he's not talking about wheel spacer's....
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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I ran a daystar brand spacer kit in the front of my last truck. They were ureathane spacers and , would soften in hot weather and cause a rattling noise , in hot weather, like the front springs were loose. I would suggest either the moog f250 springs , or if your shocks are worn upgrading to a low end lift kit like a rough country.If you add up the cost of a set of six shocks , a body lift and a level kit it is almost even with a suspension lift with shocks.
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yea...gotta buy metal spacers
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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