Hello Mud…thanks for allowing me to lurk for some time (years, really). I finally bought a rig that pushed me to join the site: a 1994 Land Cruiser.
It’s been 6 years since I’ve had anything other than a grocery getter (although you all would probably consider the Range Rover Sport just that) and am excited to get back into wrenching. I’ve had several Jeeps (5) and Land Rovers (2), but this is my first Toyota.
Based on this site’s recommendations, and the truck’s condition (good…but essentially OEM), I have a laundry list but will be methodical. Except for this issue/question…which was decidedly impulsive:
I got a screaming deal on ’18 Taco wheels with brand new BFG rubber. I knew the risk (offset), but decided to jump. The wheels ‘work,’ but are tucked in too far and the hub flanges are exposed (the caps don’t fit). Form follows function…but it looks like crap.
So…wheel spacers.
I have run into exactly what searches warned: regardless of vehicle fitment listings, I am 0-for-2 with Amazon generic spacers (1.25” and 1.50”). This is a 5-minute job that has become a week-long frustration/disappointment.
Yes, I have searched and most likely know the answer, but hoping for an updated view: Is my only option Spidertrax? Has anyone had success with the generic spacers on the front hubs? I’m not against the real deal, but I was hoping to keep this project as inexpensive as possible.
Thanks all…for this and for everything else I’ve already learned.
It’s been 6 years since I’ve had anything other than a grocery getter (although you all would probably consider the Range Rover Sport just that) and am excited to get back into wrenching. I’ve had several Jeeps (5) and Land Rovers (2), but this is my first Toyota.
Based on this site’s recommendations, and the truck’s condition (good…but essentially OEM), I have a laundry list but will be methodical. Except for this issue/question…which was decidedly impulsive:
I got a screaming deal on ’18 Taco wheels with brand new BFG rubber. I knew the risk (offset), but decided to jump. The wheels ‘work,’ but are tucked in too far and the hub flanges are exposed (the caps don’t fit). Form follows function…but it looks like crap.
So…wheel spacers.
I have run into exactly what searches warned: regardless of vehicle fitment listings, I am 0-for-2 with Amazon generic spacers (1.25” and 1.50”). This is a 5-minute job that has become a week-long frustration/disappointment.
Yes, I have searched and most likely know the answer, but hoping for an updated view: Is my only option Spidertrax? Has anyone had success with the generic spacers on the front hubs? I’m not against the real deal, but I was hoping to keep this project as inexpensive as possible.
Thanks all…for this and for everything else I’ve already learned.