1.5 inch hub centric spacers installed.

Rampitt · Mar 31, 2016

Changed the brakes on my truck today and added my. 1.5 in h hub centric spacers. Can't wait to get my RC 6 inch lift next week.

Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

womencantdrive · Mar 31, 2016

Is there a particular reason why the spacers are 1.5" or is that just personal preference? The reason I ask is because I'm gonna do a 4" CST lift on my 07 regular cab and I wanna know if I'll need spacers after the lift is installed?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hemipower392 · Mar 31, 2016

Good looking truck

Rampitt · Mar 31, 2016

womencantdrive said:
Is there a particular reason why the spacers are 1.5" or is that just personal preference? The reason I ask is because I'm gonna do a 4" CST lift on my 07 regular cab and I wanna know if I'll need spacers after the lift is installed?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just wanted the wheels to stick out a little more. I don't have money to buy new rims cuz I just spent it all on my 6 inch lift lol. And this is a cheaper route to achieve the stance I wanted. I don't know if you will need spacers with your lift.you are gonna have to research it I guess. I was told I don't need spacers for the 6 inch im gonna be doing so I would guess you wouldn't need them.

Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

usaf2006 · Mar 31, 2016

You don't need spacers if you have the stock 20's, or aftermarket 20's for that matter.

@Rampitt - where'd you get the spacers? Did you locktite them? I've been thinking about running some 1.25" or 1.5" spacers for a nicer stance.

Rampitt · Mar 31, 2016

usaf2006 said:
You don't need spacers if you have the stock 20's, or aftermarket 20's for that matter.

@Rampitt - where'd you get the spacers? Did you locktite them? I've been thinking about running some 1.25" or 1.5" spacers for a nicer stance.

I bought them off eBay. Just make sure they are hub centric. I didn't use locktite I just made sure they were tight on there I used a impact driver by Milwaukee it's on there good. It shouldn't loosen up. But if anything in a month or two I'll just give it another check just in case.

Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

PCT · Mar 31, 2016

I want to run those too, do you know if they effect fuel econ, or can cause any issues?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rampitt · Mar 31, 2016

I don't see how it would affect fuel eco. But I've noticed a decrease turn radius. As for issues all depends if you are just using it for the streets you will be fine.. Now if you plan on doing some serious mudding or off roading I would recommend not using them. Even though there are people I know that have used spacers and they do off roading and they are fine so far. I'd that's my opinon.

Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

JPT · Apr 1, 2016

I have 2" Bora spacers. The manufacturer says to install his WITHOUT loctite, but after 50 miles you need to retorque them. These should be installed using a torque wrench NOT an impact. The reason is for them to have even grip, you want to get them torqued to manufacturer specifications evenly. An impact is good for removing bolts, but not ideal for installing them, unless you get the really really high end kind that has set torque settings.

I got some 2" pocket flares on Amazon. to cover my tires up, I think they were under $200 shipped.

Rampitt · Apr 1, 2016

JPT said:
I have 2" Bora spacers. The manufacturer says to install his WITHOUT loctite, but after 50 miles you need to retorque them. These should be installed using a torque wrench NOT an impact. The reason is for them to have even grip, you want to get them torqued to manufacturer specifications evenly. An impact is good for removing bolts, but not ideal for installing them, unless you get the really really high end kind that has set torque settings.

I got some 2" pocket flares on Amazon. to cover my tires up, I think they were under $200 shipped.

I think i read it was 100 pounds or something like that. the impact driver i have has max 550 pounds of torque.. regardless I think i'm good. let you know if my wheels fall off anytime soon.

usaf2006 · Apr 1, 2016

What grade aluminum do you want for these, 6061? I've been weary of ebay spacers but don't want to spend double the price on bora ones for the same thing. We're yours made in the US?

Rampitt · Apr 1, 2016

usaf2006 said:
What grade aluminum do you want for these, t6016? I've been weary of ebay spacers but don't want to spend double the price on bora ones for the same thing. We're yours made in the US?

these are the ones I got 4pcs 1 5" 5x5 5 Hubcentric Wheel Spacer Dodge RAM 1500 Durango Dakota 9 16 Stud | eBay

norville · Mar 9, 2017

May I ask what size tires those are? I have an outdoosman with 20x8 stock wheels and 275's. they are tucked in a bit more than my liking. I was trying decide if I should pull off the factory flares or just add some spacers..

usaf2006 · Mar 9, 2017

Signature says 35s, but that was post lift I'm assuming. They look somewhere in the stock 275/70 size range.

coolbikeguy · Mar 9, 2017

so you guys that run the spacers ..... you arent concerned about adding extra torque load on your wheel bearing and quicker wear and tear on the bearing by spacing your wheel out further ?? just curious.... scott

usaf2006 · Mar 9, 2017

Wouldn't an offset rim do the same thing?

coolbikeguy · Mar 9, 2017

usaf2006 said:
Wouldn't an offset rim do the same thing?

good point ...... :happy107:

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 2, 2017

coolbikeguy said:
good point ......

Isn't that the point of hubcentric? you're placing the load on the hub snout just like an OE wheel...opposed to letting the load be carried by the wheel studs, and placing extra "perpendicular/torsional force??" on the flat face of the hub and consequently, the bearing.

at least thats how i interpret it.

i dont think a 2 inch hub-centric spacer is any different from going from a 9 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of BS...to a 9 inch wheel with 2.5 BS.

usaf2006 · Apr 2, 2017

I concur.

SilverStreak88 · Apr 2, 2017

How does it ride?

1.5 inch hub centric spacers installed.

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

2019 2500 6.4

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Similar threads

Forum statistics

Share this page