Installing Wheel Spacers for Toyota 4x4 Solid Front Axle. The pros and cons of using wheel spacers.



How to install wheel spacers on a Toyota 4x4. My thoughts on using wheel spacers, some of the pros and cons of using wheel spacers, and some of the tricks I've learned in dealing with wheel spacers over the years. Generally, I'm a fan of wheel spacers. The biggest thing is just to realize that you've deviated from the factory tolerances and that parts (like wheel bearings) are going to wear faster from strain that falls outside the design parameters. but, if you're running tires big enough to need wheel spacers, you probably know that already. I say it in the video, but I can't say it enough: Check those nuts that hold the spacer on often. Wheeling rigs have a freakish ability to loosen everything attached to them.

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  1. willie.. i have the same truck. Do we have hub-centric or lug-centric on our trucks?
  2. What brand spacers do you recommend and what is better steel or aluminum? Where do you buy your spacers from?
  3. hope you diagnosed whats wrong with that rotor also while you had the wheel off. looks like something isn't right with the brake caliper or pad.
  4. I agree you get more stability but no pain no gain, you will destroyed your bearing assy and your ball joints way faster
  5. I have a 99 ram 1500 solid front axle with coil over shock suspension. She's old and time for upgrades. I have had 33" tires on stock wheels for ages and heard many negative comments about adding spacers until recent times. Do you think it would be safe to add between 1 1/2" to 2" wheel spacers? In your opinion, which is a better option between the 2 spacer sizes? My rims are 16x7 and my tires are 285x75x16. I encounter a little bit of rubbing on tight turns. Is this a viable and safe solution that I am considering? Thanks!
  6. What is the size of the rims?
  7. i have a 2000 daihatsu terios (google it, im in australia not sure if it exists in america) and its extremely narrow and tipsy, so logically would wheel spacers help it to prevent tipping on things such as small beach dunes? its not an extreme 4x4 but its very underrated however it is tipsy and i see this as a solution. let me know what you think thanks!
  8. thanks for your quick reply, that's really helpful, I'll take your advice.
  9. no impact. but bang it on rocks? interesting concept
  10. Hi, I have a Toyota FJ Cruiser 2014 and I put a set of offroad tires when I bought it in dec 2014, 3 days ago I installed 2" wheel spacers on it, it looks great, but I'm concern if those spacers can affect any part underneath the vehicle of if it's gonna have any limitation on or offroad, thanks in advance.
  11. For anyone from Australia these are not legal in any state for on road use.
  12. Can you tell me how much would a lift and wheel spacer affect the performance (speed, handling) of a 2015 Tacoma TRD Sport ?, what would be the most reasonable limit for both ? (wheel spacer and lift)
  13. WheeliePete you are the man. Thanks for making all these videos. You do such a great job and your shop tips are always incredibly helpful. I've started watching your youtube channel instead of TV.
  14. I have Toyota Tundra 245/75/16 tirres (Stock) I replaced all bearings last year do you think I would be good running 4 1 1/2in wheel Spacers I did replace the rims as well could you help me out?
  15. Hey there, I've heard some pretty grim stories from studs shearing and wheels falling off due to extra stress from spacers.  Im after a slightly wider stance on my 79 series landcruiser. 4 inch lifted with 35's.  Will spacers put 'that' much extra strain on certain components? I was thinking something in the realm of 25mm.
  16. Is there a special grade nut that is to be used to attach the spacer itself?
  17. I wanna put 2" wheel spacers on my 1994 f-250 with 8" lift and 38" tires, will I be putting too much stress on my axles if I do hardcore mudding, but no hauling?
  18. I have a 3" lift with 33's on my 94 4runner, i am planning on puting 2" wheel spacers on but was concerned about the wheels rubbing when i turn. now without the wheel spacers when i turn sharp i get rubbing on the fender trim. any thoughts? will the spacers make it worse or better?
  19. how large are these spacers you are running? 2.0 inch? 3.0 inch? thanks
  20. Thanks Pete, you answered my questions and I am installing spacers next week!


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