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Offline philo_beddoe

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Wheel spacers
« on: November 15, 2016, 12:32:51 pm »
VZ mentioned i would have better drivability with wheel spacers, and i wouldnt have that sunken in look. I checked summit and got confused on all the styles and types. Any recommendations on some plain black ones, not billet? 1" i guess? Basic 5 lug pattern.
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2016, 09:19:16 am »
think they offer the two styles for different wheels. if you can see through the wheel you want the spacers to match. if you cant see though i would go with the cheaper ones if theyre the same price it doesnt matter
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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2016, 01:32:37 pm »
Cant see through. But wont it take away thread space for the lug bolt? I'd like to bring out an inch, unless advised otherwise. I may see VZ this weekend, i'll ask him details. Drop by for coffee and low fat BB muffins.
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2016, 01:44:47 pm »
whith the one inch yes but the 1.5 no cause it has studs built in.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tgi-141051-3-kit
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2016, 01:56:54 pm »
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2016, 03:34:52 pm »
Thanks irish, i'm thinking 1.25". My studs wont go beyond the holes on the spacer right?
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2016, 05:22:39 pm »
I only have 5x5 by 5x4.5 and 6lug in stock.
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2016, 08:02:20 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on November 16, 2016, 05:22:39 pm
I only have 5x5 by 5x4.5 and 6lug in stock.
Ok. So what size are mine? Can we install those too while were at it?
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2016, 06:09:34 am »
How do you figure better driveability?
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2016, 02:10:02 pm »
Very simple, whatever VileZambonie says about 73-87 chevy trucks is correct. Lol...

After he figured out this nasty vibration i have, not to mention the really bad one last spring which no other mechanic could figure out, i trust his judgement and advice. I can understand it, but cant put in words why a wider wheelbase would handle better.

Or maybe its like this, your more stable with your feet spread a little apart than with them close together.

I know there are others on this site that are really savy with the mechanics of these trucks,  its just that i live near VZ and he's the only one that has ever worked on my truck.

I sure wish some others on this site were within a few minutes drive as well, VZ often gets slammed busy.
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2016, 08:38:11 am »
Quote from: Irish_Alley on November 16, 2016, 01:56:54 pm
even the 1.25 come with lug nuts
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cal-75817/overview/

Tim, so how do we install this style? Seems like the stud will be covered too far, or does the lug bolt sink inside the spacer???

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all44123/overview/
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2016, 08:55:09 am »
imo yes they would cover the studs too far. afaik they dont make longer nuts so i dont know how they would work. which is why i suggested the other style. if you have the open style lug nuts and you can only see .25 or .50 of the stud sticking out that would be as much of a spacer maybe a little smaller that i would install
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2016, 08:56:17 am »
even if they offer longer studs theyre going to be $2 each for the normal size ones and you would need 20 so thats 40 more dollars plus the spacers and shipping youre looking at what 70-80?
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2016, 10:21:43 am »
Ok, i'll go with the ones you suggested. Thanks..
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Re: Wheel spacers
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2016, 08:17:18 pm »
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