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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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hey here is a question i have been pondering..... Already got 30x9.5x15 and really don't wanna shell out the additional dollars for wider tires as mine are still in very good shape and condition. But I was thing about putting spacers on the front and rear to get the wide look. anyone have any oponions about with kind to use?
 
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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I don't have any advice on what brand is better than another because I would never use spacers. Reason, they add stress to the bearings causing premature wear. Just my $.02
 
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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thanks for the .02 though
 
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Spacers are completely fine as long as you don't go too far out. They're no different than adding aftermarket rims with less backspacing, and, with our bolt pattern, they're way better most of the time.

Get them from completevalue on ebay. He makes the best spacers and has great customer service.
 
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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i got mine off of ezaccessory.com. i gotthe 2inch.
here a picture of mine with them on.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture008.jpg
 
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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Hey Mudsliner nice looking truck. Are they stock rims. If so are the spacers hard to install. I want that look for my truck.
 
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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Take your tire off, put the spacer where the tires would go(torque them with the bolts), then reinstall tires as usual.
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Hey Mudsliner any noise or vibration from your spacers
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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Mudslinger,
Are you running 30" tires and the spacers. Got any tire rub?
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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If you buy quality spacers, you won't have to worry about vibration or anything. I've had 4 different sets of spacers (1.25", 1.25", 1.3" and 3"), and haven't had one problem with any of them.
 

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