Wheel Spacers

[02 Beast]

I know this has been discussed, but other than possible premature front bearing wear, what is it going to hurt running 1 inch spacers on all four corners??

 

[1loudLX]

your fenders?

 

[02 Beast]

I don't think 285's will rub, do you?

 

[1loudLX]

not at 1" I guess. I personally didnt see the need for it with 285/75/16s

 

[02 Beast]

I just wanted to push the tires out a little, but don't want to go any bigger (right now) than 285's. I know some people do not recommend it, but I don't really see what it will hurt...

 

[spressomon]

Turning radius.

 

[Anthony.L]

Damaging the wheel bearings a guarantee, and if so to what extent?

 

[spressomon]

The 80's run 0 or near 0 backspacing which translates into about 2.5" more 'bearing overhang' without bearing issues. I ran 1" spacers for tons of miles on the front of my 100 without issue. Get quality spacer adapters, make sure to torque them properly and regularly until you know the lugs are staying tight and you'll be fine.

 

[wildsmith]

I run 30mm on the front and 20mm on the rear without any bearing problems.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Safety and could also be illegal, depending on where you live.

 

[LCWannabe]

I had them (1.5") on my 80 and now on my 100. About 3 years combined with no issues. Granted, I am also not a crawler or other type of "extreme" off roader. From what I can see and have read, they are no different than using after market rims that push the tire out.

 

[02 Beast]

Thanks for the input.

 

[tarmacblack]

does anyone other than Slee make them for the 100 series?

 

[spressomon]

does anyone other than Slee make them for the 100 series?

Don't know...but you won't have to wonder/2nd guess about the quality you'll get from Christo and crew!

 

[02 Beast]

I ordered mine from Carl at JTs Parts & Accessories, Justdifferentials.com
I'm running 1" at all four corners and they were $175 a pair. Seem to be good quality, I just put them on yesterday, we'll see how they hold up.

 

[2000UZJ]

I run the same ones as you linked above. No problems so far, the 325's come very close to the fender at full compression, just don't turn the wheel

 

[ginericLC]

Stay away from the Chinese junk on Ebay etc....

http://www.performancewheel.com/ makes them in Colorado. Those are the ones I went with.

I think the ones Slee sells are made in the US too.

Do not go crazy with torquing them down and be cautious of when you get your tires worked on at a shop. No crazy impact guns! 85lbs max.

And if you keep your wheel bearings serviced there is no reason they won't last as long. Yes it adds some stress, but they wheel bearings are full capable of handling the added stress. It does a lot more damage to them by not having them serviced than adding spacers.

 

[Anthony.L]

85 ft lbs to both the factory studs holding the spacers, and the new spacer studs holding the wheel?