Failed Spidertrax spacer, there goes the wheel
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decker1
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True but the offset doesnt quote give you the push that spacers do. I have -10 offset on these and they dont stick out nearly as much 
But not worth it after this. Is there a better way to push out the wheels? New UCAs maybe?
But not worth it after this. Is there a better way to push out the wheels? New UCAs maybe?This post needs to be visible as too many people will come to this thread, read the first few posts and assume Spidertrax are bad.
Maybe edit the first post OP?
4RnR Grl
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Been running spidertrax for 3 years on pavement and dirt. I never worry about them. Always torque to the correct spec, apply loctite to the life per the manufacturer and I've never had a problem. I run this truck hard and drive it daily. 65k on my spidertrax.
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honda250xtitan
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True but the offset doesnt quote give you the push that spacers do. I have -10 offset on these and they dont stick out nearly as much
What? lol
1.25" = 32mm...SO 32 +10=42. to make your stance the same you need a -40mm or so on a new set of wheels. Assuming all other variables don't change.
SCS has the F5 in a -38 offset.
honda250xtitan
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if they have a brain they'll see it was a stud issue.
honda250xtitan
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I'd argue they are better quality then the OEM studs. The front OEM studs are incredibly short too for whatever reason. They (spidertrax studs) just saw a lot more stress due to shops using impacts on those studs when rotating the tires, doing the recent brake job, etc.
Don't use impacts, use a torque wrench. Check the torque periodically.
mtnbiker49
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Likely that the mechanic that did your brakes went full out with an impact and ended up stretching them. Just took the right amount of force to shear the lugs. Take the others off immediately.
And always tell your mechanic to fasten the lugnuts on spacers BY HAND and with a torque wrench.
And always tell your mechanic to fasten the lugnuts on spacers BY HAND and with a torque wrench.
honda250xtitan
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i'll be the first to admit, i zip them on with a impact on the lowest setting lol. Aint nobody got time to thread them all the way on by hand. I start them by hand, and finish them by hand.....TWSS??
The reason I ask is that I've got a car with over 300k with the original studs. I guarantee that with all the tires I've bought they have been overtorqued more than I'd like to think about and a wheel has never fallen off. I agree stretching studs weakens them but I don't understand why these are failing withing 100k
TodiN
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I am sure they will listen to you...especially the stealership lol.
Bottom line: If you do not torque to spec, it is possible the studs will shear off and cause such a failure. Does not matter if the studs are grade 8/10.9/OEM/ARP etc...
ayeyothisiskyle
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True but the offset doesnt quote give you the push that spacers do. I have -10 offset on these and they dont stick out nearly as much
If you want to poke out more, get wheels with a larger negative offset, as suggested, SCS F5s come in -38 for 17" wheels. They actually seem to be in stock right now too.
Do you need that poke for clearance issues? I'm not having any problems with -10 offsets and 285 MTs.
57HotrodVW
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Yep. Get new wheels that have the desired offset, without the spacers. Not the cheapest route, but definitely the best. Keep in mind that with more offset comes more leverage on suspension parts, and addt'l stress/wear that goes with.True but the offset doesnt quote give you the push that spacers do. I have -10 offset on these and they dont stick out nearly as much
TodiN
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ayeyothisiskyle
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Who knew Toyota sells them....
But yes, they are SCS Ray 10 Brushed Gold. Order from the source.
https://www.stealthcustomseries.com/products/ray10
WhiteBoomer04
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IN SUPPORT OF SPACERS
Just a reference point, but I use OEM studs, Spidertrax spacers and studs and wheel with 37's pretty aggressively, for past 1.5yrs. Before that I had 35's for 2 years with spacers. No failures (knock on wood). It's a daily driver too.
HOWEVER
Notwithstanding, I do all lug nut tightening myself even after a shop has done a balance or tire change. I probably check my lug nuts every two months. I don't particularly like spacers. I'm going to 40's and solid axle next and will be happy with no more spacers. I admit to feeling a little uneasy especially when up on three (occasionally two) wheels when in the rocks. I'd never jump my truck (at all) but even less so when using spacers.
Just a reference point, but I use OEM studs, Spidertrax spacers and studs and wheel with 37's pretty aggressively, for past 1.5yrs. Before that I had 35's for 2 years with spacers. No failures (knock on wood). It's a daily driver too.
HOWEVER
Notwithstanding, I do all lug nut tightening myself even after a shop has done a balance or tire change. I probably check my lug nuts every two months. I don't particularly like spacers. I'm going to 40's and solid axle next and will be happy with no more spacers. I admit to feeling a little uneasy especially when up on three (occasionally two) wheels when in the rocks. I'd never jump my truck (at all) but even less so when using spacers.
