Wheel Spacer Help....?

I recently put the Billistien 5100's (set at 2.5) and the AAL in the back. I kept the stock wheel and put on AT 275-70-17.. Now I am thinking of putting on some wheel spacers to get a wider stance.
I am looking to see if someone has a similar set up as me and has a picture of their truck with the spacers.?
Is 1.25" wide enough...?
Hub Centric--- What is this???? (from what I read, I need this in a spacer)
What brands to buy or stay away from?
Can I go more than 1.25"?
Any other do's or Dont's will be much appreciated......

 

I am not sure if it matters but thought I should include this information....


2013 DCLB
TRD Sport
4x4...

 

1.25 spacers are probably the most common, Spidertax is probably the most popular. Use the LocTite thread lock stuff, (some will come with ones ordered new, or buy your own), torque to proper specs with torque wrench, should be good to go.

 

I recently install some 1.5" ebay spacers, hubcentric. They give a good stance, mine is a 2013 tacoma bone stock. They cost me $179 shipped.
I use locktite in the bolts holding the spacer to the hub and antiseize on the one that hold the wheel. I torque them to 83ft/lb, no complaint with them.

 

Hubcentric vs. lugcentric
http://tires.about.com/od/understanding_wheels/a/hub-centric-vs-lug-centric-wheels.htm

 

Hubcentric is better.
You may or may not need to cut the wheel well and/or a cab mount chop if you push the wheels out farther due to larger arc that the tires will travel when turning.

 

I guess my next question is
1.25
or
1.5

Is 1.5 too much? I read a whole lot on the spydertrax but I only see them available in the 1.25" for my model Taco....

 

I go with the 1.5", it looks awsome. I have stock susp, wheels and tire and the taco looks really good with them.

 

I've got the spidertrax on all 4 corners and love the look. It pushed the wheels to the edge of the body yet still retains the ability to protect the body from rocks and other debris coming from the tires.

I had to trim the mud flaps slightly and then secured them against the body with some quality Ty-raps thus no more rubbing. Had I gone 1.5" would I have to trim more? Possibly.

IMHO I feel the 1.25" is the perfect amount on factory OR wheels.

Oh, I'm running 265/70/16 BFG-AT

 

So, If I have the Billi's at 2.5" in the front and the AAL in the back and I am running stock wheels with 275/70/17, if I add the 1.25" or the 1.5" spacers

Will it rub??????
I have already taken off the front mud flap (not because it was rubbing just because I wanted to)
Will I need to get the truck aligned?

 

I'm not 100% sure on the rubbing, it my rub the cab mount at full lock, either way you will have to get it aligned. Every time you change the geometry of the front suspension, you will need to get aligned

 

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Anyone have this setup or know if I should expect it to rub?

 

Thanks Matt... The spacers come in today so I will post b 4 and after pics

 

Before pics....

 

And after

 

Mine with 1.5" spacers, stock everything.

 

you have convinced me! thanks for asking the questions OP

 

Just found out that when I'm off road & I turn the wheel hard It rubs
Only happens when the wheels are turned hard and the suspension gives