Help on using wheel spacers (1 Viewer)

[pandasfj]

Looking for info on using wheel spacers on front of my fj62. Got a set of 16x8 wheels that clear the break calipers. The wheels came with 1/4" spacers for the front but the wheel slightly rubs on the tie rod by about 1/8". Can I use 1/2" spacers to clear the tie rod ? And do they make longer studs so that the lugs can have more threads to screw onto? Has anyone had this kind of problem and what was the cure?
I don't want to end up using 1" wheel adapters if possible.Thanks for any info.

 

[chopperdevo]

I am assuming that you have this resolved by now since no one responded sooner. you can buy 1/2 inch spacers but then have to install 1/2 inch longer studs. This involves lots of labor and additional parts since you would have to tear down your knuckles. Cheap/easier route is 1 inch spacers. I used Spidertrax myself

 

[pandasfj]

Thanks Devin for the reply. I ended up using 1 1/2" wheel spacers after all. My front wheels stick out a little further than the rears but I'll be adding an fzj80 rear axle in the future so the tracks will even out.
I've used wheel spacers before and never had a problem. I was hoping to use longer studs but your right it's just more of a hassle. Thanks again for your help....gil

 

[DickM]

Sorry to be late, but you can also get "ET" (extended thread) lug nuts that will give you the needed engagement for thinner spacers.

 

[cruiserpilot]

DickM if you could provide a source for longer wheel studs for 60/62's I'd sure appreciate it.
I have an FJ60, and am interested in what you have found.

 

[DickM]

Sorry, no new info to add for wheel studs. My solution was different lug nuts that had "extended threads" that allowed additional thread engagement on the factory wheel studs. Worked well for 1/4" spacers with aluminum alloy (thicker) wheels.
HTH

 

[pandasfj]

Thanks for your reply. I think there was a thread about someone ordering longer wheel studs from Australia. Maybe those longer lug nuts would fit nicely onto those studs when used with spacers. I just went with the 1 1/2"spacers for now. My problem was not being able to clear the tie rod,everything else was ok.