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wheel spacers on a 97 ext cab 4 litre


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ok so i have a 97 ext cab with the dana 35 and 8.8. im running 33s i am thinking about gettign a set of wheel spacers for my truck. no reason to i dont need them i just kinda want a set im thinking 1.5" i found a set on ebay for 70 bucks think its worth it? i know these kinda screw wheel bearings but im not sure if 1.5" will actually make a huge difference in wear.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Wheel-Adapters-Mustang-Explorer-Hub-Centric-Spacers-1-5_W0QQitemZ360232606146QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53df8959c2

what u guys think?.
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"i just kinda want a set im thinking 1.5" i found a set on ebay for 70 bucks think its worth it?"

buddy...these would be the only things keeping youre wheels attached to youre vehicle...its a bad idea. No its a HORRIBLE idea.
 

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ive heard that from many people but ive also haerd ppl that have been running them for years without a problem. its like the same as a bodly lift so many people absolutly hate them but tons of people have done it without problems
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I had mine made by a reputable machinist and have had them on with 35/37's for over 2 years without an issue.... I've seen cheapies rip studs out on a 15mile wheelin adventure.

Running them for no reason (bolt pattern change, clearance for rubbing) isn't a good idea as they do add stress to an already weak component of the TTB steup, with it's narrow bearing design.
 

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ran them on my old 98 cherokee for a year with no problems..they were 2inch
 

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