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You can cut off any threads that come out the backside of the tightened open faced nut without affecting the strength.
 
 
The only real safety issues regarding spacers is
 
1. slip on spacers (the ones that dont have its own studs) these spacers essentially increase the thickness of the wheels and less threads get engaged.
 
2.  using adapter style spacers that are too thin.  When this style of spacer is too thin the factory lug nuts stick out past the face of the spacer and prevents the wheel from sitting flush against the face of the spacer.  This is the scenario when you would have to cut the stud so its behind the face of the adapter or the wheels need pockets on the backside between the mounting holes to accommodate the protruding studs.
 
3. Spacer out of balance.  The spacer is part of the rotating assembly along with the rims+tires.  If the spacers arent balanced you will have the same symptoms as your tires  being out of balance.  The only solution to this is to buy quality spacers.
 
4. Wrong hubcentric size.  If the adapter hub size is larger than the wheel it will prevent the wheel from sitting flush this is a very unsafe scenario.  If the adapter hub size is smaller you can get a hub ring to make up for the size difference.


So your what your saying in number 2 is what I’m thinking I would do because I am really wanting to use a 1” spacer which will mean that about an 1/2 of stud sticking out. I’m thinking I can cut this but your saying this is unsafe?


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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
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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,

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this thread needs more pictures and less blab.

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6 minutes ago, FORGIVEN06 said:

 


So your what your saying in number 2 is what I’m thinking I would do because I am really wanting to use a 1” spacer which will mean that about an 1/2 of stud sticking out. I’m thinking I can cut this but your saying this is unsafe?


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No I'm saying its unsafe if you don't cut the studs and it prevents the wheel from being flush against the spacer.

 

This picture shows it better.  

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As it stands the factory studs stick out to far.  To be safe he either needs to cut on the red line or make sure the rims have pockets deep enough.

 

the pockets are indentations on the back of the wheel between the mounting holes ex:

C2D4E4BE-D7D5-4DB0-A10E-8F56FEE89CF7.jpeg

 

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No I'm saying its unsafe if you don't cut the studs and it prevents the wheel from being flush against the spacer.
 
This picture shows it better.  
lugshave-jpg.732871
As it stands the factory studs stick out to far.  To be safe he either needs to cut on the red line or make sure the rims have pockets deep enough.
 
the pockets are indentations on the back of the wheel between the mounting holes ex:
C2D4E4BE-D7D5-4DB0-A10E-8F56FEE89CF7.thumb.jpeg.d4051d603f7a2a2ea79ca0b07e1bf881.jpeg
 


Yea that make sense, this is what I’ve been looking for an answer too. Do you have spacers that you have had to cut the studs on your truck?


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14 minutes ago, FORGIVEN06 said:

 


Yea that make sense, this is what I’ve been looking for an answer too. Do you have spacers that you have had to cut the studs on your truck?


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No I'm just looking into spacers for the truck but I've dealt with spacers for tons of other vehicles. 

 

seems I'm gonna go with 1.25" and 1.5" spacers to square up the stance and according to earlier in the thread I shouldnt need to cut any off the studs.  But I'm still gonna un-mount one of my rims and measure for myself.

 

If you want to cut the studs mount mount the spacers up and mark on the stud where you need to cut.  Remove the spacer but put the nut back on and thread it all the way down to the hub.  Make your cut with a hacksaw or cutoff wheel then back the nut off which will straighten out the threads for you.

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On 1/25/2019 at 3:07 PM, CovetedStyle said:

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

Yours doesn't look like there's as much difference as mine had, could be the tires like you said. You could measure (even approx) how much tire is sticking outside the fender and what's the different front to back. I don't think the front and rear fenders are exactly in-line with each other, but it was part of how I decided what size spacer I wanted.

I really try not to tell anyone how to build their truck. If you don't notice and don't mind, save the $100 plus. Personally, not only did mine bug me before the spacers, but I also still chuckle a little at the many trucks on the road (especially the dealer or '____ package') that don't even out the track width. Very noticeable to me and makes the truck look incomplete. Again, you do you. Hardly anyone will notice and most of us don't lift our truck to make other people happy, so who cares what they think. I might have one of the least liked builds on here because I didn't trim to stuff 35's under it, but I effin love it!
Also on the spacers, part of the deal for me is checking the torque on the spacer at every rotation. I never said a word to my tire shop (wanted to see what they'd do) and in 4ish rotations since the spacers they have torqued them while the tires were being balanced every time. Between that and buying good spacers to start with, I have no second thoughts about running spacers.

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Bora could be up to 500 a set (4)   one of my foremen ordered them paid 450 and they make them specific.   About 4 weeks lead time.  I think it will help his truck too. 

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15 hours ago, KJS Sullivan said:

Bora could be up to 500 a set (4)   one of my foremen ordered them paid 450 and they make them specific.   About 4 weeks lead time.  I think it will help his truck too. 

I just looked back and mine (BORA) were $180 for a pair including shipping (CustomOffsets.com). You have the lead time nailed though, it was 3 weeks from order to ship date, and almost a week in transit.

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Looking to see what Summit has, but they don't list anything for my truck.  2018 Silverado Z71.  Has a 2.25" level kit in front and a 3" set of lift blocks in back.  Nitto RidgeGrappler 33's installed on the stock 18" rims.

Have very slight rubbing at full lock, but more than that I just want a little better stance.  I am reading here that the bolt on spacers are best, and to get them thick enough so that you don't have to cut the stock lugs.  I also don't want to go wide enough that I have to worry about wearing out bearings prematurely...

So what is the best balance here?  1.25?  1.75?

Anyone got a link to what they go from Summit?  I can drive down there but looking online, not sure which ones I need.

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Looking to see what Summit has, but they don't list anything for my truck.  2018 Silverado Z71.  Has a 2.25" level kit in front and a 3" set of lift blocks in back.  Nitto RidgeGrappler 33's installed on the stock 18" rims.

Have very slight rubbing at full lock, but more than that I just want a little better stance.  I am reading here that the bolt on spacers are best, and to get them thick enough so that you don't have to cut the stock lugs.  I also don't want to go wide enough that I have to worry about wearing out bearings prematurely...

So what is the best balance here?  1.25?  1.75?

Anyone got a link to what they go from Summit?  I can drive down there but looking online, not sure which ones I need.

Look into BORA spacers


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so im taking from this is that instead of me buying a full set of 1.75 spacers, i should get 2x 1.75(rear) and 2x 1.50(front) so over all my wheel stance should be equal visibly. sooo. would this now have any affect on how my truck handles other than just appearance. like body roll/tracking/cornering etc

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When I got the Bora spacers on I noticed that my truck tracked differently on my normally traveled streets. Not a big deal but noticed some different pulling from side to side on occasion due to swells or dips in the pavement. A bit disconcerting at first but got used to it like the typical place for a bump in the street or the transition on a bridge, you prepare for it once you know it's there. Cornering and all that typical handling remain fine. I run 2" all around.

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so im taking from this is that instead of me buying a full set of 1.75 spacers, i should get 2x 1.75(rear) and 2x 1.50(front) so over all my wheel stance should be equal visibly. sooo. would this now have any affect on how my truck handles other than just appearance. like body roll/tracking/cornering etc

 

I’m running 1” on the front and 1.25 on rear. (With stud trimming) and they run “visibly” equal. I believe that you will have to get at least 1.75 spacer to keep from trimming studs, depending on what wheel your running. Some wheels have “pockets” to allow for some of the studs to set in without trimming excess that is sticking out. I agree with purchasing quality spacer like bora.

My only thing that bugs me about my truck is that the drivers side literally sticks out like 5” to 3/4” more then the passenger side. Like if the body of the truck is not sitting center on the frame. Weird! But I haven’t done much research so I’m betting this is pretty normal on most GM truck. Hope this helps! Good luck

 

 

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