Rusted Spidertrax Specers

Should I replace these? Do I need new studs?

 

Damn. I would not be comfortable with leaving that as is.. Poor quality studs n nuts huh? I haven't noticed mine rusting at all, how long have you had them on?


:: walks out and checks spacers::

 

I've had them on for a few years. Can't remember the last time I actually seen them.

 

Where do you live and how often do you ford rivers?

 

I live in southern California. Hardly ever go through water since it hardly rains.

Here's the back. Should I toss them?

 

What size are your spacers? I'd like to put some on my 01

 

They're 1 1/4". I ended up taking them off.

 

Looks like they can be cleaned up pretty easily. Iirc the spacers themselves are billet/alloy so shouldn't rust. Maybe it's just rust from your hubs that's transfers onto the spacers. As for the studs and nuts, just replace them

 

I was actually able to clean the studs pretty good, but how do I clean the back of them? Can't really fit a wire brush back there.

 

Press them out, wire wheel, reinstall

Disclaimer : I've never replaced the studs, but I think that's how it's done.

 

It looks like mostly surface rust. Maybe spray a little Tri-Flow on them once cleaned up, let it sit, then wipe away the excess. Do you go through auto-car washes often?

 

Might be a good idea to contact the company and ask what they suggest.

 

Aluminum/alloy does not rust, but it can corrode if neglected. Personally, I would replace the studs and use new lug nuts on there. It's cheap insurance.

 

Thanks for the input guys. I do pressure wash my truck about every other week. I'll most likely end up getting new studs.

BTW, it's only the driver side that was like that. The other was perfectly fine.

 

I like the wide look. I was wondering if 1.5" is too much or will cause other alignment problems later on. Thanks

 

do you live near the ocean? things tend to rust quickly near the coast.

 

Nope, I live in San bernardino county.

 

Nope 1.5" are fine. It's my DD, off road it occasionally, plenty of highway miles. No issues.

 

Thanks! is there one brand you would pick over another one?