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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 02:02 AM
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I'm so wrong. Looks like I'm about an inch off on the backspacing. 5.5" of backspacing if you can't see the picture.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Right, that inch of backspacing say going with a 4.5" backspaced rim will "push" the tire out from the suspension components. Mostly the uca. Then you will have no more rubbing.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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How do the members with spacers solve the stud lengthening issue? Are spacers available for purchase with extended studs? Where is a good place to purchase them from?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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JMaxx, you and I have the same model, same rims. I just got the rc 3" and the kit says stock rims should have 4.5 backspacing or aftermarket rim required. You can find the spacers with extended studs but I've heard it is not the thing to do...

I want bigger tires but don't want rubbing and I can't afford new rims.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by LG84
JMaxx, you and I have the same model, same rims. I just got the rc 3" and the kit says stock rims should have 4.5 backspacing or aftermarket rim required. You can find the spacers with extended studs but I've heard it is not the thing to do...

I want bigger tires but don't want rubbing and I can't afford new rims.
Spacers really aren't the best idea. But if you really want new tires with no rubbing you're either going to have to bite the bullet and buy new rims, or save up for them.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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as long as your spacers are 1 1/2+, you will clear the studs...That might be conservative also
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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I've heard that the best spacers to get are from hubcentric if that's a route you wanna go. Some people have no issues, some people won't take the chance.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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no matter what, you want hubcentric spacers....Cowboy, i think thats a style not brand

just means they center around the hub not studs, so they cant be unbalanced by the centripetal force....some people gripe about them but from what ive seen, its people that had them on their (old z71) and such
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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I use to run some wheel spacers like these on a K10 Blazer with 38s, and had NO issues whatsover. I towed with it and did a lot of offroading. Never had a problem with balancing either.

 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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ok not sure how a spindle lift works. If I got a 4 inch spindle lift kit the front is lifted 4 and the rear 1 with blocks. it comes with new shocks for front and rear, spindles for the front, coils for the front, and blocks for the rear. Does this kit have everything I need or do I need to get any other new **** like control arms or anything? Also if I upgrade to 33s am i going to need a new steering stabalizer?
 
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