Wheel Spacers

i agree... spidertrax is more well known

but that shouldn't be the reason people use to make other products seem inferior

 

I hear ya. Honestly I have no intentions of ever using wheel spacers so I havent researched the topic much at all. The specs you just posted appear to be identical to the spidertrax though.

IF I was going to buy a pair of wheel spacers, it would be the cheaper of the two. Popular or not, who the hell cares what kind of spacers are behind your wheel.

 

I'm going to pick reputation everytime. There's always a reason that a certain name is the first to come out of someone's mouth.

The reason I picked Spidertrax, is due to others who have run any other brand complaining about highway shimmy, and terrible vibrations. And Spidertrax has been manufacturing these things for 10 years. I figured that by now, they should be perfect...which they are.

I don't mind spending money on something that I feel offers me more either. Spidertrax offers more than Trail Gear due to the anodized finish; something that will offer corrosion resistance as well as reducing wear. It's just a little bit of extra protection that I enjoy.

I'm glad that Trail Gear is manufacturing quality spacers, and I'm also glad to hear that you're happy with them, dud It gives others options and choices. Maybe one day the first name brought up in wheel spacers will be Trail Gear. I'm not trying to pick any fights, I'm just relaying my experiences with one product.

 

good to finally see someone list an actual issue that some have had and not just blindly saying spidertrax is the best. (but that could also be attributed to a poor alignment or improper tightening of the spacer bolts or lugs)



i have no problem paying more for quality and and if they all were to cost the same i would probably go with spidertrax.... just haven't seen anything yet that warrants paying more/waiting longer for the spidertrax






so my final opinion is.... if money/time isn't an issue for you go with spidertrax and you won't be disappointed, however, if you would prefer not to pay top dollar realize that there are other options out there that are of the same quality with no real documented issues.... just not as popular/well known

 

I hear you. This is NOT a rocket engine...pretty simple device, 3 parts. Biggest failure to me would be the bolts separating from the spacer....not good, but unlikely all would fail at once. In fact, I think steel would be a better type metal to hold the bolts than aluminum. As long as they fit, I tend to think any reputable brand would be as good as another. And you're right, the Sidertrax are harder to find. They are sold out on their own web site.

 

I got Spidertrax front and back for few months and no problems so far, The Blue anodize finish is great and seems to hold well in the mud.

If I get the Allpro LT, I may add some Allpro 2" spacers on the back and sell all 4 Spidertrax 1.25".

My 2 Spidertrax sets were readily available at the retailer when I needed them in a hurry a friday afternoon.

No shimming or any other problem since installed as per directions.

 

awesome





i have yet to do extensive driving with my TG spacers because my UCA install isn't complete but i will be sure to let you guys know if they are anything other than perfect once i get my alignment and take it on the highway

 

I have Spidertrax spacer's on my Tacoma, only because I got a smokin deal on them. They are the 1.25". I did have her re-aligned and have not had a single issue, except the idiots at the dealership over-tightening the lug nuts.

 

I would really appreciate some more information. What specifically is affected by adding spacers? I've added wider wheels (17x9) plus I've added a thin 5mm spacer. I haven't gone in for the alignment because when I make hard turns, initially I rubbed both the front AND back of the wheel well. I've trimmed enough to drive around town w/o rubbing, but if I turn into a McDonald's near the house at speed, I flex the suspension and still rub. I've ordered an aftermarket bumper to get more clearance on the front, then I'll get the alignment so I know what needs to be trimmed. I'm *HOPING* that by adding spacers (or wider wheels) that the Caster increases... this would help me in my current situation as my UCA's can compensate for this.

So, the million dollar question: by adding the spacers, would the Caster, Camber or Toe be effected? Thanks.