Wheel Spacers..

[BlackMagnum2000]

Okay guys... Don't flame me. And I don't know where else to post this, as it doesn't pertain necessarily to any section.

I'm not one of those guys that wants like -5000000 offset on their truck.
But you remember that picture of Miley Cyrus with that ass that looked like a chicken? Yeah, that's what I think of when I see my truck from the rear end. The fender flares make it look like I have a lot of positive offset. I want to fill it out and make it at least more flush.
So.. again.. don't flame me ..
How bad are wheel spacers if I put them in the rear of the truck? I honestly have no idea I just know they get a lot of hate but I'd like someone to tell me without a biased opinion that is just based on any kind of factless judgement, is it worth considering at all?

 

[dodge dude94]

Not as bad as on the front, but you're still putting stress on the axles, which as you well know are NOT floaters. 2 inches at most would be safe.

 

[BlackMagnum2000]

Not as bad as on the front, but you're still putting stress on the axles, which as you well know are NOT floaters. 2 inches at most would be safe.

Hmmm... I know I already put a lot of stress on them.. but Idk

 

[dodge dude94]

Hmmm... I know I already put a lot of stress on them.. but Idk

Up to you.


#Dana60sAreCalling

 

[BBartow]

Looking at your pics, I have no clue what you're talking about. They stick well enough out.

 

[BlackMagnum2000]

Looking at your pics, I have no clue what you're talking about. They stick well enough out.

The rear doesn't. I always make sure to take pictures where it doesn't show it. I would take a picture right now buuuuut no axle shafts in.

 

[BBartow]

Or you could just take those ugly ass flares off?

 

[R.L.K.]

Spacers arn't the devil , it's an inexpensive way to get the stance you want . GO with Quality hub &wheel centric spacers such as Bora for example . Very important torque them to specs initially and even though it's a pain you need to tq. Check them @ the same tq value in 300 - 500 miles to ensure the torque has stabilized , if you detect movement tq check again @ 3-500 miles until stabilized , then just make sure you tq check them @ each tire rotation or anytime you have a wheel off for any reason and you'll be fine ! I ran 1.5" spacers on a jeep for about 60,000 miles and on my 97 Dodge Ram for over 50 k both with no issues ,but you must ensure to tq. Check them till stabilized ! This may take 2-3 times until completely stabilized ...

 

[bassslayer25]

The safest and cheapest way is to take the flares off like bartow said.

 

[BlackMagnum2000]

Or you could just take those ugly ass flares off?

The safest and cheapest way is to take the flares off like bartow said.

I like the look of the flares and I believe the paint is pretty bad underneath. But I'm considering all options at the moment.

Spacers arn't the devil , it's an inexpensive way to get the stance you want . GO with Quality hub &wheel centric spacers such as Bora for example . Very important torque them to specs initially and even though it's a pain you need to tq. Check them @ the same tq value in 300 - 500 miles to ensure the torque has stabilized , if you detect movement tq check again @ 3-500 miles until stabilized , then just make sure you tq check them @ each tire rotation or anytime you have a wheel off for any reason and you'll be fine ! I ran 1.5" spacers on a jeep for about 60,000 miles and on my 97 Dodge Ram for over 50 k both with no issues ,but you must ensure to tq. Check them till stabilized ! This may take 2-3 times until completely stabilized ...

Thanks for the info man

 

[ramburger]

a wholelotta nope on them there wheel spacers..

 

[Johnn123]

Just pull the flairs off.... all they do is trap stuff under them and ruin paint anyways.

 

[dodge dude94]

Fuggit. Ditch the flares, swap TTB under the front and call it a day.

 

[BBartow]

Fuggit. Ditch the flares, swap TTB under the front and call it a day.

wat

 

[dodge dude94]

wat

Make the front even wider than the rear due to having the trophy truck look.