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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Grimmis671, Sep 6, 2012.

  1. Sep 6, 2012 at 9:54 PM
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    Grimmis671

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    I'm waiting on my Bilstein 5100's front adjustable struts setting at 1.75, and rear shocks. I'm planning on purchasing Bora wheel spacers, but can't decide on how thick to go. I was thinking 1", but then thought of 1.25". The reason I'm leaning towards 1.25 is because I'll be running my stock wheels and tires. What do you guys think about setting my front struts to 1.75 to level truck off, and using the 1.25 Bora's to give my truck a more aggressive stance.
     
  2. Sep 6, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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    You will most likely rub depending on the tire size. What size tires will be on the truck?
     
  3. Sep 6, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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    Stock tires? No problem. 1.25" spacer is like running a wheel with 0mm offset.

    Go up to 32" tires and the tires will rub the mudflaps.
     
  4. Sep 6, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    Just running 265/65/17 stock tires. I'm hoping the 1.25 adapters will give the truck more aggressive of a stance
     
  5. Sep 6, 2012 at 10:12 PM
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    So then the 1" adapter would be a better fit?
     
  6. Sep 7, 2012 at 6:28 AM
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    Either will work
     

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