Wheel spacers

[Tflynn]

I have been considering 1" or 1.5" wheel spacers at all four wheels. I think this will add stability while side hilling (especially if i go ahead with a lift) and to be honest I think it would look cool. Who is running them already and is there anything of note I should be aware of? Will this change steering effort noticeably? I am also wondering if the spacers essentially soften the suspension because the wheel has slightly more leverage on the shock now? What are your thoughts? Which ones (1" or 1.5") should I go with?

 

[joeymt33]

My after market wheels set the track out a little bit. They are 3.5x3.5. I can't remember how much more that is in the front because I can't remember how much offset the original wheels had. It does increase the scrub radius though which will require more effort to turn. The front track is wider than the rear track. That's something I overlooked when I ordered my wheels. I did purchase some 1.5" wheel spacers for the rear to even out the track width. Ive had no issues with the spacers in the rear. Hope this helps some.

Joe

 

[scott]

I'm probably going to do wheel spacers too. Will try it out after i do a lift but i'm pretty sure i will add spacers. Will probably get the 1" spacers.

 

[SkyPup01]

I have the 1" spacers all around and like it for more stability.

 

[Tflynn]

I have the 1" spacers all around and like it for more stability.

Did you notice any difference in steering or suspension?

 

[Tflynn]

My after market wheels set the track out a little bit. They are 3.5x3.5. I can't remember how much more that is in the front because I can't remember how much offset the original wheels had. It does increase the scrub radius though which will require more effort to turn. The front track is wider than the rear track. That's something I overlooked when I ordered my wheels. I did purchase some 1.5" wheel spacers for the rear to even out the track width. Ive had no issues with the spacers in the rear. Hope this helps some.

Joe

Thanks Joe!

 

[scott]

2/4 front 3.5/4 rear.... stock wheels offset.

 

[Tflynn]

Well decided to go with one inch spacers. Supposed to arrive today. Once I put them on I'll let you know what I think.

 

[Tflynn]

Before-

After-

One inch wheel spacers from super atv. I have not noticed any difference in steering. The suspension feels slightly softer but not much which makes sense with the increased leverage on the shock. Super atv makes good spacers. I've bought others and I like super atv's the best. And they were the cheapest ones I found too! ($55 a pair) How often does that happen??

 

[ohanacreek]

Looks good

 

[bobbyhill]

Is the next buy some mudbusters?

 

[Tflynn]

Is the next buy some mudbusters?

Haha we'll see. I will probably be really wanting them this winter!

 

[joeymt33]

Did you do 1" all the way around? Or 2" in the back?

It looks good

 

[Tflynn]

So far I just have 1" in the front. I will probably do 1.5" in the rear

 

[joeymt33]

Those tires look like they will throw pounds of mud in your face and then laugh at you.

 

[Tflynn]

Ha we'll see!!

 

[bobbyhill]

Those tires look like they will throw pounds of mud in your face and then laugh at you.

That's what makes it fun!

 

[ncred02]

Bumpy ride on solid pavement?

 

[Tflynn]

Bumpy ride on solid pavement?

Not horrible with 6 psi, at first I had them at 10 psi and that was much worse. Then I noticed the sidewall said not to run them over 7 psi so I aired them down and that helped a lot