Tacoma spacers

https://m.ebay.ca/itm/4-Pc-Toyota-1...Tacoma&hash=item419a8c02ee:g:cGUAAOSwEIFZzWYI


Just wondering what people think of these spacers good or bad?
Thanks

 

Personally I think wheel spacers in general are just a bad idea, if you must run them however get the tried and proven Spidertrax spacers.

Your wheels support the whole truck, if one were to fall off you would be having a very expensive and potentially lethal day. I wouldn't risk my rig or safety to something chinabay.

If you did still buy the china spacers I would replace the lug studs before using them.

 

+1 you generally get what you pay for. I purchased and still currently use a set of 1.25" BORA spacers on my truck.
If you must purchase some, I recommend the BORA or Spidertrax.

 

Honestly, they'll be fine. I got a set of Ebay 2" Spacers - offroad the crap out of my truck - NO jacked up wheel bearing and no snapped lug nuts.

The MOST important thing is the following:
LOCKTITE the lug nuts connecting the spacer to your hub assembly - use the correct torque, ON LOAD
HUB CENTRIC & LUG CENTRIC
Overall machine tolerance - for shits n' kicks check to see if it's loose, especially around the hub. There SHOULD be a little slack but if it DOESN"T fit, or is WAY too big - shame on who manufactured it.

 

How do you torque the spacer nuts on load? wouldnt the wheel need to be on in order to get "on load"? (serious inquiry, not being a sarcastic dick.. need to recheck my spacer nuts today).

 

Easy, tighten down spacer ( applying +- 10 or so lbs. ) and then use a block of wood and apply pressure to the spacer - just enough to see the suspension move. I'm talking about 1/8" or less. By using a block of wood, you're simulating pressure applied to your suspension through first point of contact ( wheel hub ).

Obviously, you're going to have your stuff in gear to prevent wheel movement OR you lower the opposite side where the wheel/ tire stops the axle from spinning.

 

sweet thanks!