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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:23 AM
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So my lift is installed and feels great I'm just rubbing alittle on the front arms on a full turn. How do we feel about rim spacers?
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:41 AM
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I have the 1.5 spider tracks wheel spacers. Once ther on check them about every other tire rotation for torque and you're good to go.I have about 51k on them now.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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I had the same problem once I put 37's on. I decided to to put washers on my steering stops. Yes it cut my turning radius but not by a lot. Not a big fan of wheel spacers.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gunbo75
I have the 1.5 spider tracks wheel spacers. Once ther on check them about every other tire rotation for torque and you're good to go.I have about 51k on them now.
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I had the same problem once I put 37's on. I decided to to put washers on my steering stops. Yes it cut my turning radius but not by a lot. Not a big fan of wheel spacers.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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im not a fan also but i dont have a reason for it. i want to know why not
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by elad617
im not a fan also but i dont have a reason for it. i want to know why not
Common issue(if you want to call it common) is the wheel bearings wear out a little quicker. The wheel isn't sitting flush against the rotor/hub, it's sitting against the spacer, then the rotor/hub. Has there been "proof" said spacers are the cause of them failing prematurely, no. Many other factors go into that - the tires(weight, PSI, etc), driving style....you get the point.

I'm just not a fan, lesser backspaced wheels are my preference.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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just left a shop and they said a alighnment might solve my issue so hopefuly that works. i will keep you guys posted thank you for the help.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by elad617
just left a shop and they said a alighnment might solve my issue so hopefuly that works. i will keep you guys posted thank you for the help.
Not sure how that would fix your problem. If its not rubbing much just do the steer stop fix. Worked for me and the loss in turn radius is really not noticeable. I would say an alignment would be a waste of money imo.
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