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wheel alignment w/ wheel spacers

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by pgthe1, Sep 29, 2014.

  1. Sep 29, 2014 at 8:31 PM
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    Kind of a dumb question... but do you need to get a wheel alignment after wheel space install. I noticed allot of bump streer after they were installed. without is drives great.
     
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    No, you shouldn't. They won't change your alignment but the will change the leverage on the steering, hence the bumpsteer you feel.
     
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    Dumb question from newbie, I have a 2008 Tacoma double cab
    Prerunner, 2 wheel drive. Would adding spacers for looks hurt anything mechanically?
     
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    They just will decrease the life of your wheel bearings
     
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    Thanks
     
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    Aluminum spacers like can crack if the shop uses impact guns to install/remove lugnuts. Spidertrax specifically has a warning against it.

    If you do maintenance and repairs yourself with hand tools it is less of an issue.
     
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