Wheel Spacers

[HotSauceT4r]

I have heard good things about the difference in the stances of T4Rs 4th Gens with wheel spacers to make the tires become more flush/stick out slightly compared to the body of the truck. Has anyone done this mod? If so, what would you recommend for the spacers and how much would it run someone??

I am thinking of doing this mod at the same time of my lift and want to do some research on it. Thanks.

 

[gaterose]

I have heard good things about the difference in the stances of T4Rs 4th Gens with wheel spacers to make the tires become more flush/stick out slightly compared to the body of the truck. Has anyone done this mod? If so, what would you recommend for the spacers and how much would it run someone??

I am thinking of doing this mod at the same time of my lift and want to do some research on it. Thanks.

I put spidertraxx 1.25" wheel spacers on mine and really like the stance.

From what I've found you can only get 1.25" spacers for the 4th gens. I know of three brands available: spidertraxx (blue, ~$205 shipped), all pro offroad (silver, ~$198 shipped with special lug nuts), and polyperformance (red, ~$200 shipped). They're all hub centric, anodized 6061 billet, and are close to the same price although the APOs are a little less but require you to buy special lug nuts for the front.

I waited and got my spidertrax when they had some blems (just blue anodizing, not mechanical) for ~$150 shipped. You can also find em on here in the classified section, or on toyota120.com, tacomaworld.com, fjcruiserforums.com, or several other places used.

 

[rdrunner]

I believe All Pro has 1.5" spacers as well. Here

 

[ougrad1]

I have heard good things about the difference in the stances of T4Rs 4th Gens with wheel spacers to make the tires become more flush/stick out slightly compared to the body of the truck. Has anyone done this mod? If so, what would you recommend for the spacers and how much would it run someone??

I am thinking of doing this mod at the same time of my lift and want to do some research on it. Thanks.

This has been discussed a bunch. Do a search on this board or the tire and wheel board and you'll find a lot of info.

 

[810moto]

here is a look with my 04 having front with spacers and rear without spacers

 

[THEROK]

Spidertrax are not actually simple spacers, they're wheel adapters. they don't just sit loosely sandwiched between hub and wheel. they actually bolt onto the hub and are made of high quality parts machined with precision.

if you have an aftermarket wheel, don't get one that requires wheel spacers. it's a wtf move.

unlike the escalades of this world where OEM wheels look whack, since we're talking trucks and big fat tires, OEM wheels serve most just fine from the side profile.

i tried to run without spacers with my 18" Limited wheels. the stance looked horrible (RV like). i immediately ordered the spidertrax and have not had a problem with them and they absolutely transformed the look of the truck.

it's such a big aesthetic deal to me that i wouldn't lift if i wasn't allowed to run the wheel adapters.

people will argue that wheel bearings will wear out quicker... tough to say as there is ZERO evidence proving causation. it's the same deal if you're running aftermarket wheels that sit pushed out further toward the fenders.

just get that good look and enjoy the drive. when stuff goes bad, just replace it. cars are mechanical things that aren't built to last forever. some just last longer than others.

 

[Ruffian]

THEROK,
I love your 4Runner! I have my 33" BFG's waiting and I should be able to get my spidertrax spacers on next week. That's a great photo of your rig and I can't until Ruffian has the same look!
Thanks!
Melinda

 

[K.C.]

Spidertrax Wheel Spacers (4th Generation 4Runner)
Toyota 4Runner Wheel Spacers

via J.A.

 

[THEROK]

THEROK,
I love your 4Runner! I have my 33" BFG's waiting and I should be able to get my spidertrax spacers on next week. That's a great photo of your rig and I can't until Ruffian has the same look!
Thanks!
Melinda

You got big balln 33s! they'll look great. i chickened out and went the conservative 32 route. looking forward to photos. i know what you mean. hehe

 

[shuly]

Spidertrax are not actually simple spacers, they're wheel adapters. they don't just sit loosely sandwiched between hub and wheel. they actually bolt onto the hub and are made of high quality parts machined with precision.

if you have an aftermarket wheel, don't get one that requires wheel spacers. it's a wtf move.

unlike the escalades of this world where OEM wheels look whack, since we're talking trucks and big fat tires, OEM wheels serve most just fine from the side profile.

i tried to run without spacers with my 18" Limited wheels. the stance looked horrible (RV like). i immediately ordered the spidertrax and have not had a problem with them and they absolutely transformed the look of the truck.

it's such a big aesthetic deal to me that i wouldn't lift if i wasn't allowed to run the wheel adapters.

people will argue that wheel bearings will wear out quicker... tough to say as there is ZERO evidence proving causation. it's the same deal if you're running aftermarket wheels that sit pushed out further toward the fenders.

just get that good look and enjoy the drive. when stuff goes bad, just replace it. cars are mechanical things that aren't built to last forever. some just last longer than others.

What size TA/KO's are you running on the Factory 18's...(well mostly factory....looks like you powder coated them)? W/O the spidertrax did you find the 33's rubbed? The reason I ask is because my next set of tires I plan on putting on 33's but BFG wants 8" rim width and the 18" factory wheels are 7.5"...so curious what has been working in your specific case. Thanks!

 

[Krazynative]

What size TA/KO's are you running on the Factory 18's...(well mostly factory....looks like you powder coated them)? W/O the spidertrax did you find the 33's rubbed? The reason I ask is because my next set of tires I plan on putting on 33's but BFG wants 8" rim width and the 18" factory wheels are 7.5"...so curious what has been working in your specific case. Thanks!

Shuly, I am running BFG 33's on stock 18's. I had to pull off my Spidertrax in order for Americas Tire Co to work on my truck... Some liability thing. It rubbed on the upper control arm when the wheels were turned too much. Once I re-installed the trax the rubbing stopped.

 

[zimm]

Spidertrax are great. High quality. I've had them for 15,000 miles.

 

[NIKBPIK]

Is anyone running spacers with BFG 265/70R17s? I just upgraded my tires and like the look the spacers provide. My tires look like they're sucked into my truck right now. Do spacers affect ride or turning? I have slight rubbing on the front passenger side when I make rear left turns. Hopefully this will go away with the spacers.

 

[gaterose]

spacers will make it look better but rub worse.

 

[LukasT820]

quote for wheelspacers

any feedback on a quote for $350 total to put on 4 SpiderTraxx 1.25 wheel spacers? includes parts and labor. i thought it was a decent price. thanks!

 

[Nathana92]

any feedback on a quote for $350 total to put on 4 SpiderTraxx 1.25 wheel spacers? includes parts and labor. i thought it was a decent price. thanks!

You're going to pay someone $150 to put your truck on jack stands, take your wheels off, and bolt on some wheel spacers. Even if you don't have the tools you could buy everything you would need and a case of beer with money left over. The going labor rate is approx 80-100 an hour so someone is booking you around 1.5 hrs and this could absolutely be done in 15-20 minutes with an impact. I'd do it yourself or find some cheap tire shop to do it.

 

[redbull9944]

any feedback on a quote for $350 total to put on 4 SpiderTraxx 1.25 wheel spacers? includes parts and labor. i thought it was a decent price. thanks!

That's about $150 in labor. It's your money, do what you want with it, but they're not hard to put on at all as long as you have a torque wrench. I put mine on myself.

 

[Nathana92]

Shit now that I think about it you can rent all the tools from autozone.

 

[LukasT820]

just got my 4runner back in August so still relatively new to making mods. I'll loook into renting the tools. thanks for the feedback!

 

[sonerick]

Definitely consider doing it yourself.

As stated above, for the $150 you are going to potentially pay a mechanic, you can go to Harbor Freight (or Sears, or any other tool shop) and purchase jack stands, a floor jack, a socket set, a ratchet, and a breaker bar. Then you can set aside a Saturday morning and do the install yourself. You'll learn a valuable skill, and will be able to save yourself some money in the future by not having to pay a mechanic to do tire rotations, etc.

You'll also know the job is getting done right. No one cares about your vehicle as much as you do, and a tech at a garage or dealership is certainly not going to be as careful or as thorough with your vehicle as you would probably like.

And if you're worried about a torque wrench, those are relatively cheap also (I think I got mine at Sears for under $100) and can be rented from AutoZone, etc.