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spacers for maxtrac spindles?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by bradicus8, Sep 21, 2012.

  1. Sep 21, 2012 at 12:17 AM
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    ok so im picking up my maxtrac spindles tomorrow, may go with some bridgestone A/T 285/70 and keep my stock sport rims... will i need wheel spacers for this? the rims are 17"? correct me if wrong plz, and if i do need the spacers, whats the minimum size I can purchase to get away with doing this?
     
  2. Sep 21, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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    If you keep your stock rims you WILL NEED wheel spacers. Suggestion is to ensure they are hubcentric. Spidertrax are a great choice.
     
  3. Sep 21, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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    this is gonna sound dumb but what do u mean hubcentric? and yea thats what i keep seeing, what size on those would you suggest?
     
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    The hub is used to center the wheel instead of the lug nuts.

    The spidertrax are 1 1/4" I am running all f4 wheels with them and love the look...
     
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    aahh i see... im 99.99% sure these will work... also i talked to a guy at a shop today that i was reffered to by the head mechanic at my dealership, and he said that spacers are a bad idea, that i would be running into problems?
     
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    Did he tell you what problems?

    It is better to get new rims with the correct backspacing. But if you can afford those spacers are a cheaper alternative.
     
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    no actually he didnt state the problems he just said spacers are a bad idea and suggested to get new wheels.. maybe just tryin to make more money? idk... but this truck is my daily driver and wont be taking it out off roading, does that make difference is how long these last? especially since everyone on TW recommends these
     
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    I also have another question for you if you dont mind... since im going to run the maxtrac spindles, would a progressive 3 leaf AAL, and keeping the overload leaf in get me to level or almost level for my lift?
     
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    Im running these and my truck does not stay on pavement... :rofl: every chance I get I am in the dirt beating on it. Mine hve held up well. I am saving for new rims now cuz I bent a stocker.
     
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    Measure center of hub to bottom of fender front and rear then do the math. How much lift is the aal supposed to give you?
     
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    awesome, spider spacers it is! as for the measuring i will certainly get on that! and the wheelers off road progressive gives you 1.5" and 2" if you leave the overload on, which is what i plan to do to get more lift
     
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    I believe the rear is generally 2" higher than the front so if your measurements match then you would be level with 4" in front and an extra 2" in the rear...
     
  13. Sep 21, 2012 at 1:26 AM
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    awesome! im hoping so, and i will get on the measuring myself tomrrow:D
     
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    and btw GREAT looking truck! i would punch a baby for your hood haha
     
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    HAHAHAHA thanks. the company that sales them is 5 miles from me. But I went all the way to Santa Maria and picked it up...
     
  16. Sep 21, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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    nice! just picked up the spindles from maxtrac! bob is an awesome dude, super helpful, great customer service, next comes the rear AAL, then spacers, then tires!
     
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    Bilstein 5100 Front and Rear, Maxtrac Spindles, Icon AAL, 285/60/18, 18x10, 5% Tint, K&N Intake
    Yea, I hear that quite a bit from my buddies; but if I can help correct it, why not spend the money and perfect it lol. From what I've seen tonight, stock trd sport wheels are +30 offset and 7.5" wide, and when used with spindles, 1.25" spacers are required. Which is roughly 32mm, so it looks like 0 offset wheels will not work with spindles at all. So it looks like the next closest is -12 offset, which would only be about 1/2" closer to hub than what I have currently, but may be all I need to be able to do uturns, without the dreaded plastic rake. If you know of anyone selling a 17,18, or 20" combo locally, I may be interested!
     

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