Jump to content

Wheel Spacer?

steve76t
 Share

Recommended Posts

CovetedStyle Enthusiast

CovetedStyle

Posted
Posted

This is the only side shot I could find in my phone where the front wheels aren’t turned and I know it not a straight line of sight shot but it still doesn’t seem that bad to me.

A539AAB0-1073-4E32-A4D3-DFF8B5B4A490.jpeg

  • Replies 92
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Donstar
Donstar

This tire size is very close to stock and I suspect the rubbing is a result of the level.  I wonder if switching to a smaller level kit would eliminate the rubbing?   A 1" or 1.5" level kit may  provi

pewterliftedz
pewterliftedz

BORA is the brand name of quality bolt on adapters: http://www.motorsport-tech.com/special/truck/chevy_s   I personally wouldn't use the Rough County brand spacers, they're lug centric,

Crazyjoker77
Crazyjoker77

this thread needs more pictures and less blab.

Posted Images

steve76t Enthusiast

steve76t

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, FORGIVEN06 said:

 


1 1/4” spacer need any stud trimming? And I didn’t catch which brand you went with? Nice truck! Perfect stance IMO!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

The studs did NOT need any trimming.  There are pockets in the back of the week that the studs fit into.  However I wouldn't go any smaller that 1 1/4" spacers if someone is not wanting trim the studs.  

 

As for brand, these are by G2 Axle & Gear. Got 'em at Summit Racing, but was told by a sales guy at 4Wheel Parts that these are made by the same manuf. that makes the Bora Spacers.  If that's true I don't really know as that was from a  "sales" guy & who knows if he's right or not.  I will say that are very well made billet aluminum spacers with very similar design to Bora.  They were also the only quality spacer that I could find locally.  

  • Like 1
CovetedStyle Enthusiast

CovetedStyle

Posted
Posted
32 minutes ago, jimmyboy8301 said:

8dddace48a6c3cffdaacd83cd1e5b44b.jpgit’s gotta be more head on


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I figured.. and you have spacers on yours right? I’ll snap a pic when it not raining tomorrow 

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

jimmyboy8301

Posted
Posted
I figured.. and you have spacers on yours right? I’ll snap a pic when it not raining tomorrow 

Yup, 1.75”


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Penguin VII Enthusiast

Penguin VII

Posted
Posted

According to BDS on their 6" lift it's 1.5" track width each side, not 1.75". Unless the info I got from the BDS rep was wrong, in which case please link to confirmation on 1.75" so I can order the right size.

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

jimmyboy8301

Posted
Posted
54 minutes ago, Penguin VII said:

According to BDS on their 6" lift it's 1.5" track width each side, not 1.75". Unless the info I got from the BDS rep was wrong, in which case please link to confirmation on 1.75" so I can order the right size.

BDS and most other lifts increase the track width 1.5" per side, however the front track width is .25" wider per side stock. the total being 1.75"

Penguin VII Enthusiast

Penguin VII

Posted
Posted
26 minutes ago, jimmyboy8301 said:

BDS and most other lifts increase the track width 1.5" per side, however the front track width is .25" wider per side stock. the total being 1.75"

Oh no kidding. I hadn't read that before. Where does that info come from, did you measure or is it listed somewhere?

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

jimmyboy8301

Posted
Posted
50 minutes ago, Penguin VII said:

Oh no kidding. I hadn't read that before. Where does that info come from, did you measure or is it listed somewhere?

i measured, plus i also read it several places.  if you google the specs on the silverado you'll find the front track width is wider

CO-Stark Enthusiast

CO-Stark

Posted
Posted
On 1/22/2019 at 4:24 PM, FORGIVEN06 said:

Anyone know how long the factory studs stick out on 14 Sierra?

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

From memory they are 1 1/2" or 1 5/8", I'm fairly certain that to completely cover the studs a 1 3/4" spacer is needed. That said, as others have noted, some wheels have pocket space for the end of the studs even if the spacer doesn't completely cover them.

 

First pic is before wheel spacers. Doesn't look like much at all in a picture, but I knew it was there and it bugged the heck out of me.
2nd pic is the only one I can find right down the track, and that's not even why I took that picture (haha). 1 3/4" spacer evens them out nicely with the BDS lift.

 

IMG_0096a.jpg

1012181530.jpg

  • Like 1
CovetedStyle Enthusiast

CovetedStyle

Posted
Posted (edited)

Yah my friend it’s got to be that you know it’s there so you want to change it because no one can tell any difference by just looking. Like I was saying to JimmyBoy unless I REALLY look for it you would never know.  I just had a chance to wash the truck the other day after the rain and I asked my ol lady and two of my buddies that were over at the house to look at the truck and told them what they were looking for and none of them could tell the difference.  My buddy Will said it might be because I have Toyo M/T’s  and they’re nubby as hell so you’re I can’t really fix on it like if it was an A/Ttire. These were the best angles I could get to show the biggest difference in track width and you can still barely tell and I was trying to show it.

5E46A1F5-A949-454E-AFE8-D171CCC00A4E.jpeg

A5700C1B-5175-442C-9676-0B809F505EEF.jpeg

Edited by CovetedStyle
jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

jimmyboy8301

Posted
Posted
Yah my friend it’s got to be that you know it’s there so you want to change it because no one can tell any difference by just looking. Like I was saying to JimmyBoy unless I REALLY look for it you would never know.  I just had a chance to wash the truck the other day after the rain and I asked my ol lady and two of my buddies that were over at the house to look at the truck and told them what they were looking for and none of them could tell the difference.  My buddy Will said it might be because I have Toyo M/T’s  and they’re nubby as hell so you’re I can’t really fix on it like if it was an A/Ttire. These were the best angles I could get to show the biggest difference in track width and you can still barely tell and I was trying to show it.
5E46A1F5-A949-454E-AFE8-D171CCC00A4E.thumb.jpeg.4940ac6f14c362bde8b8df61383fccba.jpeg
A5700C1B-5175-442C-9676-0B809F505EEF.thumb.jpeg.0fa43432f7c1a1f48edceecad28c7fcc.jpeg

It’s pretty noticeable from the head on pic to me lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
CovetedStyle Enthusiast

CovetedStyle

Posted
Posted
7 minutes ago, jimmyboy8301 said:


It’s pretty noticeable from the head on pic to me lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yah brother I see it, it’s just not something that jumped out at me until I tried to get a picture of it.  I just hear some guys say you have to get wheel spacers the truck looks f’d without them and I’m just saying in my opinion it’s not that big of a deal to where I think people are going to notice it driving down the street.  I know you said you had pretty good success with yours so I might look into getting some I’ve just seen all the horror stories that everybody else has with wheel spacers letting go and seeing your wheels passed you on the freeway Lol

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.5k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,897
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    ncleg
    Newest Member
    ncleg
    Joined

  • Who's Online   0 Members, 0 Anonymous, 1,161 Guests (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • dna9656
      New to Me 2010 SLE (Quirks, Issues)

      By dna9656 · Posted

      Your tire pressure issue may just be batteries, you can reset them using tge Ing switch (I think) and the owner's  manual. ChatGTP will b e a faster, better help than Google.
    • Another JR
      Towing In Loose Gravel

      By Another JR · Posted

      The thinking is that starting out in a higher gear makes it easier to avoid applying excessive torque when pressing the gas pedal. In a modern 4wd truck with 4 low and a limited slip or locking rear end, I would use 4 low and try to crawl up the ramp. Sometimes if they are too slippery, you have to back up to let the boat have some bouyancy, and then accelerate briskly to get some momentum to help you pull the through the slippery parts. 
    • XY74
      Roll up bed cover experiences

      By XY74 · Posted

      I have a Retrax pro that I first had on my 2020 chevy and transferred it to my current GMC.  It stays in the garage most of the time, so hard for me to judge it's long term weather resistance.  It still works perfectly, been very durable.  It doesn't see oil patch usage, but it's not a mall queen.  It keeps most things mostly dry (small leaks) and the security of it is enough to slow someone down but not keep them out for long.  I would buy one again, it works for me.     
    • fm2176
      New to Me 2010 SLE (Quirks, Issues)

      By fm2176 · Posted

      Thanks to the convenience of Amazon, I was able to get a few things done to the truck today.  I installed Carquest Premium oil and air filters with five quarts of Mobil1 High Mileage 10-30 along with a quart of Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 I already had.  The latch for the flip up center console lid was broken so I replaced it along with the power mirror switch.  I found my push retainer assortment this morning and reattached the plastic under the bumper and it was only held on with a few screws and retainers.  Then I programmed a new remote keyless entry fob so I can lock my dog in the truck when I take her out with me (I've got to keep the air going for her since it's been in the 100s).  Finally, I ordered some LED interior bulbs and replaced the reading lamps.  The front lights are working fine while one of the back lights only works intermittently and the other not at all.   While under the truck, I found the source of at least one of the noises: the sway bar links need replacing.  I ordered a set of Suspension Dudes links with Code Red bushings.  Never heard of them, but they're made in the USA and have decent reviews.  While making yet another Amazon order, I went ahead and added a set of front tow hooks.  I went with red, since that's the color of the sway bar link and bushings and it should look decent enough on a black and chrome truck.  Speaking of which, it doesn't bug me much, but the passenger side mirror has a chrome cap while the driver side doesn't, so eventually I'll make them match one way or another.  Oh, and I ordered a $20 TPMS reset tool.  No idea if it will do anything for my sensors but it was cheap and will work for the Ford Transit Connect as well.     For tradition's sake, I ordered a new oil change wrench.  I kept the Snap-On 9/16"x15mm GM wrench I bought when I was 18 in the 2006 GMC from the time I bought that truck until the truck was lost.  While I was tempted, there's no need to spend $80 for a new SO wrench, or even $50 with shipping for a used one on Ebay.  I just bought a Duratech 15mm extra-long ratcheting wrench to do the job as needed.  It works, and if I like that wrench enough, I'll buy the set.  
    • Another JR
      Multigate electrical problem

      By Another JR · Posted

      The recall is for exactly this issue - those drain holes combined with the limited environmental capability of the tailgate electronics card inside the tailgate were a problem. The “safety issue” was the potential for the tailgate to spontaneously open, but all kinds of tailgate misbehavior can occur from water contamination of that control card.    There is no real fix yet. The initial recall just disabled the tailgate. Later, when parts became available, they would replace bad parts with new parts of the same bad design. My dealer is going nuts because the few times I let them get their hands on my truck, my tailgate is off due to a slide-in camper installation. They really want to cut my tailgate wires, but I won’t give them the chance. I will let them get their dirty hands on it when a real fix (redesign) is available.  My tailgate, which works just fine with sealant plugging the drain holes, will remain safe in a dry storage crate until then.  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...