thanks that makes me feel better, but my question is why do the drivers side wheels stick out further than the passengers side??

 

The bearings don't handle those things very well. That's why people with aftermarket rims spend more time and money replacing them.

 

I don't know much about 4X4's, but check the seating of the spacers. Be sure they're flush. Then check you suspension for worn parts, trac bars, everything else that everyone said earlier lol.

 

That is true, but to an extent. Going all out with wide spacers and beating the hell out of them is one thing, but putting 2" spacers only to drive to and from somewhere? That's nothing. Anything less than that is definantly not a problem. I would agree and say don't offroad with them, because one solid piece (Rim) and two pieces (Rim and Spacer), it's obvious to notice the weakest link. The bearing's can handle anything they were designed to handle, anything "aftermarket" is going to stress them, including solid piece rims.

 

Just the use of them tells me that it's more than 2 inches. Spacer, plus the aftermarket rims backspacing that doesn't match the trucks oem wheel. Whatever, not looking for an argument. Good luck OP

 

No Zman, I wasn't trying to argue. That's my bad. I was just stating my opinion, and so were you. Sorry about the confusion.

 

I am wondering something similar, although the only reason that I am even considering spacers at all is because i would like to run alloy wheels from an '03 on my '99 they would not fit the hubs on the front as mine is a 2x4 and the hubs are made as part of the rotor. I have never heard of a spacer failing under normal conditions, but I would definitely appreciate some input on the thought. I am sure that they would bolt up with no more than inch and a half spacers (bolt on style obviously) and the tires will not be the full inch and a half off center as the offset is a little different on the newer trucks. Thank you for your ideas.

 

So true. New hubs and ball joints by 50k on my truck.

 

Ok, so here's another thought to go along with my thought earlier since it is still fresh on my mind...

The chrome wheels that are factory on my slt have a backspace of almost 1" less than the '03 wheels that I have. This being said, the adapters would make the offset almost even (around 1/2 inch difference) and would allow the use of the newer wheels without modifying any of the suspension parts. Imo from all that I have read, 1/2 inch should not be enough to cause any damage as my 2x4's bearings would still have the load near center on them the way that they currently are (the 4x4 setup is a bit different and would, in fact, put a little more stress on the bearings from the wheel being moved even slightly farther out) BTW, this is generally why a 4x4 has a wheel with less backspacing... It would appear that I could use the adapter and with the difference in the offset, and the 2x4 spindle being centered in the wheel without causing any damage or problems. Thanks for any other thoughts on this.