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14 minutes ago, FORGIVEN06 said:

 

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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mine is the EXACT same way. the bed sits (on mine at least) 1/4" to the passengers side causing the tire to stick out more on the drivers side of the bed. I measured from the frame rail to the wheel well on the bed to figure it out. 

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Hello all, Have a 2017 Sierra Z71 with Falken 275/65R18 on it.With stock wheels. I want a more aggressive look so im putting on some Rough Country 2 " spacers. Rear is no problem but the fronts are going to rub in the mud flap area. Has anyone done this to this year and model and what did you have to modify. TIA 

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