Wheel spacers or not?
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kernel.panik
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I'd say no and ditch the running boards.
My truck came almost identical, I even took off the plastic fender trim. Looks pretty good that way...at least to me.
My truck came almost identical, I even took off the plastic fender trim. Looks pretty good that way...at least to me.
Gerdo
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I'm running Spidertrax 1.25" hub centric spacers. I have had zero issues with them. Locktite them to the stock studs and torque to 90 ft/lbs. Then, once in a while pull the wheels and check their torque at 83 ft/lbs (factory spec). This way your torque wrench will confirm their torque is above 83 ft/lbs without breaking the loctite.
I like having them since I'm lifted, it's nice to have a wider stance plus it looks better.
I like having them since I'm lifted, it's nice to have a wider stance plus it looks better.
Gerdo
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The rear axle is narrower for a more stable vehicle. Vehicles track better with a slightly narrower rear track.
Gerdo
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Going down the road, it tends to stay straighter with less wandering.
Also, putting 1" spacers on the front usually has an issue. The stock studs are usually longer than an inch so most people cut a little off the studs. I'm not a fan of this due to the heat created while cutting. This heat can reduce the heat treating of the studs.
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Schargedtaco
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I would for sure pull off the plastic trim around the wheel wells looks much cleaner! Pulling off the SR5 running boards gives a tougher look. I would only keep them on if you plan on lifting. I'd do the spidertracks 1.25. One inch isn't worth it.
