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Wheel Spacers

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by steve0, Mar 2, 2016.

  1. Mar 2, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    steve0

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    50 Series Flowmaster k&n cold air intake Weather Tech Floor Mats 265/70R17 Yokohama M/T's
    What's the cons of adding any wheel spacers?
     
  2. Mar 2, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    totmacher

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    Cut & broke off stuff. Prolific ziptie and tape usage.
    Can't use impact wrench.
    Should use torque wrench.
    Might wear the wheel bearings faster if you go big.
    I run 1" Bora spacers on TRD sport 17" wheels.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    Not trying to go big on tires. Just wanting to do a level lift with spidertrax wheel spacers. Maybe 1.25".
     
  4. Mar 2, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    Silence9

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    From a physics perspective, more wear on a lot of your parts.
     
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