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Spare tire spacer needed?

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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Default Spare tire spacer needed?

Putting on 33x10.5x15 BFG's with MB72 wheels this week. Will I need a spacer for the spare on factory carrier? Backspacing is 3.75".

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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 05:35 AM
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Need one? No. But, it will be a good idea. Daystar makes a good set that is inexpensive. Or you can make your own by shoving a piece of thick hose into the stock bumpstops and cutting it to the appropiate length.
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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ID:	384187I bought a small rubber mallet at home depot for $2, cut the rubber in half, hollowed out the centers of both halves with a 1 1/2" wood bit (any size bit would work, you got to work it around), slipped it over the current spacers and wala. I need to loosen the bolts and twist it around so you don't see the notch.

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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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U can also use golf balls, work good for me with a 315/75r16 with 4.5in of back spacing

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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Wandell
Need one? No. But, it will be a good idea. Daystar makes a good set that is inexpensive. Or you can make your own by shoving a piece of thick hose into the stock bumpstops and cutting it to the appropiate length.
Thick hose need to be treated better than that!
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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LOL!!
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