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1meancruiser

1meancruiser

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I'm currently running 275/70/18. I'm thinking about adding these spacers for a more aggressive stance. I want the 1 inch spacer so the wheels don't move outside the fenders.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATVF9JW?tag=ihco-20

I've seen the spacers Slee off-road offers, but I'm not crazy about the 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch spacer. Not a big difference, but I'd like to limit it to a one inch spacer. Any experience with these spacers? Any rubbing or clearance issues I should be aware of?
 
I used them for my rock warrior wheels. Seem to be fine with 285/70/R17's. Same seller. Quick shipping.
 
One more option, similar price point. I will probably add grade 8 nuts for peace of mind.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZUBL8C/?tag=ihco-20

Lastly, I checked reviews for both manufacturers, they're all four and five stars and nothing in the line of product defects.
 
cap80 said:
I used them for my rock warrior wheels. Seem to be fine with 285/70/R17's. Same seller. Quick shipping.
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Thanks, exactly the type of response I was hoping for...
 
Edge of tread sits even with fender edge. The side wall is slightly past. They tuck in just fine.
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Just looked back and I got mine off eBay for 90 with free shipping. Like I said same seller.
 
Slee makes a 1 inch spacer from spidertrax. No it's not on their website - rs6tofj80 has them in the wheel n tire classifieds that he ran with his rock warriors if you want a reference
 
Wheel spacer safety is a huge debate - if you're gonna run them, may want to run the best setup for your truck

Hubcentric, lug centric, front axel approved! Something along those lines..

But what do I know?
 
I was thinking the same thing. I don't want to get cheap and have problems later. What problems can result from running spacers? I figure if they're not cracking or falling apart, they should be fine. All the reviews seem to be fine.

I've seen hubcentric and lug centric but not front axle approved? Can you elaborate...
 
I paid the extra for the Spidertrax happily...... trail and road tested by many. Not that the ebay ones wouldn't work jsut fine but it's a lot different result of they fail then a fleabay Snorkel failing......

that said - mine were vibration free and worked perfectly.

cheers.
 
1meancruiser said:
I was thinking the same thing. I don't want to get cheap and have problems later. What problems can result from running spacers? I figure if they're not cracking or falling apart, they should be fine. All the reviews seem to be fine.

I've seen hubcentric and lug centric but not front axle approved? Can you elaborate...
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I probably used the wrong terminology- sorry for that but If you look at the image on Slee's website of the 100 series wheel spacer you'll notice tiny notches / teeth around the hubcentric lip that create the perfect fit for the full floater hub nuts/bolts.

Ben from Slee explained it quite well when I bought mine - basically it's the only spacer in the world specifically made for the 100 series because of this feature (only on the front - rears have normal lip)

Hope my nonsense helps explain what I was talking about.
 
I haven't had any vibration or centering issues with mine, but I do think the Spidertrax are a nicer product due to the hub centeric centering rings. The spacer debate is a big one not only here but all over the web in a variety of forums. I didn't see a distinct safety issue with these without the hub centric ring but I also don't claim to be a wheel expert or engineer. I don't wan't a wheel to fall off but I also came to the conclusion that failures are more often a stud failure due over/under torquing than a spacer material failure. Same thing that can happen spacer or not from improperly torqued wheel studs. I doubt that in a wheel stud failure scenario that the little aluminum tabs on the front spacers will do much but they do help center the wheel and that could stand for something during wheel installation. It doesn't take long to find a huge amount of wheel spacer information with a Google search both regarding the physics involved in the wheel/hub interface and failures so I would recommend anyone spend some time reading before they decide to run spacers at all. Like I said I spent a lot of time researching this and at the time personally didn't feel the extra 200 was a risk fee guarantee and I needed a new alternator. The most important thing I took away was check your lug torque regularly with a torque wrench. This is something people in all kinds of vehicles fail to do but should. The down side with spacers is you need to pull the wheel to check the spacer nuts so go get a good Jack and a torque wrench.
 
Thanks guys, good advice all the way around. I'll probably go with with the spidertrax, given how important the part is.
 
I have had Spidertrax for a couple years now. Love them, no problems, and I use them hard. I have 285 tires and needed them so I can run chains on all four while winter wheeling and clear the UCA's.
 
One last question, with 1.25" spacers, did anyone have any rubbing issues with 275 70 18 tires?
 
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