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Irby1757

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Irby1757 Enthusiast

Irby1757

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I know that there are a few old conversations about this, but wanted to see if I could get a few opinions from everyone. Just added a Zone 6.5" lift with a +18 offset rim. Before putting the lift on a lot of my research on here showed that a good amount of people were running a wheel adapter. I decided that I would just get the lift on and probably be able to live with the difference in the front and rear wheels, well i can't stop looking at it. I called my local truck shop, and they gave me a good price to install some 2" spacers this weekend. My concern is, I have not seen this brand talked about on this forum, or others. The shop says that it is the only brand that they recommend though. They are West Coast Spacers. Anyone with experience with adapters, or input on these would be very welcomed.

 

 

http://www.westcoastacc.com/product/billet-adapters-width-application-diameter/

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Penguin VII Enthusiast

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I have 0 experience with any adapters but I'm looking at adding some once I get my fender flares to the tires align with the flares. Just out of curiosity, why not just install them on your own? I assume this is one of those "if you can change a tire you can add these" sort of thing.

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I wouldn't recommend any spacers that are not hub centric and not made by Bora

 

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Supreme Pizza Senior Enthusiast

Supreme Pizza

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I have used 2" spacers several times. Before using them, I researched it. Here is what I found:

 

Make sure all mating surfaces are very clean.

Don't ever buy used spacers. Only use brand new ones.

Hub centric is the best option. Try to find that. If you cant, you can use hub centric rings, but they are not as good.

Install them with the EXACT torque that the manufacturer of the spacers recommends. Re-check all the bolts for proper torque.

Drive them for 10 miles or so, and then re-torque the spacers. 10 more miles, and re-torque them.

Remove the spacers, and re-assemble everything with medium strength ThreadLocker.

Torque to the same spec. Quickly Drive for 10 miles before the Threadlocker dries, and re-check the torque.

 

After that, don't check the torque again, or you will mess up the ThreadLocker.

 

 

 

Misc:

 

Spacers are weird. The aluminum spacers slightly "compress" when installed. Over torquing them will destroy the spacer and cause the bolts to come loose while your driving. They can be dangerous if not installed correctly. In some areas, they are illegal.

If a repair shop only recommends one particular brand, here is why:

 

Its the only brand they sell OR its the cheapest spacer they can find wholesale.

Irby1757 Enthusiast

Irby1757

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I have 0 experience with any adapters but I'm looking at adding some once I get my fender flares to the tires align with the flares. Just out of curiosity, why not just install them on your own? I assume this is one of those "if you can change a tire you can add these" sort of thing.

Installing on your own isn't out of the question, but for what they are charging and my truck going to be there anyways for a recheck on the alignment makes sense to just have them install them.

Irby1757 Enthusiast

Irby1757

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I wouldn't recommend any spacers that are not hub centric and not made by Bora

 

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Hub centric is a must, but many companies make them now. I know that Bora is the top discussed spacer on this site, but have others used another company that has failed?

 

I recently went ot the dealership to get an idea of the difference between lifts and saw that they had installed spacers on their lifted vehicles. I also know they weren't Bora due to the color of them. Of course, the agent that walked outside to talk to me had no clue.

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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I wouldn't recommend any spacers that are not hub centric and not made by Bora

 

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this! And 1.5" is the ticket.

 

 

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