Wheel spacers

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emr1101

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Location

Raleigh, NC

• Nov 12, 2008

• #1

Hey guys, im looking to widen my front axle with 1" spacers, but will be putting in an 8.8 rear, so should i go with 1" rears or the next biggest size, 1.25"? Its like 5/8" shorter or something like that. Also, any ideas on the best place to buy them?

 

xjtrailrider

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Roanoke VA

• Nov 12, 2008

• #2

I would guess 1" fronts and 1.25" rears

 

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emr1101

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Location

Raleigh, NC

• Nov 12, 2008

• #3

Yeah thats what I was going to go with, but dont they make plates to even it out a bit to the exact amount?

 

xjtrailrider

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Roanoke VA

• Nov 12, 2008

• #4

emr1101 said:

Yeah thats what I was going to go with, but dont they make plates to even it out a bit to the exact amount?

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You talking about shims? If so don't do it! They make you loose stud length.

You will be close enough that you wont notice the difference. If anything you want the rear to track a little narrower for tighter turns.

 

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Nomercy

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Location

maryland

• Nov 12, 2008

• #5

i wouldnt do the plates....being a half inch or so off in track width wont be that noticable

 

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emr1101

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Location

Raleigh, NC

• Nov 12, 2008

• #6

well whats the over all length difference from front and rear? is it 5/8" total or each side or what? Any one know?

 

Crabapple

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Location

Greensboro, North Carolina

• Nov 12, 2008

• #7

I was about 1/2" wider on my older 2002 Ranger when I did a Spindle lift, it wasn't that noticeable. You will be the only one that does.