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Nick_R_23 05-26-2016 12:53 PM

Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Especially stepside owners. I have a 78 SCSB stepside that I will be running 8" rally wheels on. My wheels look very inset compared to other trucks running these same wheels. I was curious if anybody here was using spacers to push their wheels out some? I want to run 275/60R15s in the back, and I think I will need spacers regardless, as it seems like the tire would hit the inner fender well.

Thanks in advance

bbbc10 05-26-2016 02:42 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Havent seen anybody run spacers for rallys an if u think they look inset get some 15x10s for the rear

Malo83 05-26-2016 03:19 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
With a 5" BS ;)

Nick_R_23 05-26-2016 04:22 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10 (Post 7606010)
Havent seen anybody run spacers for rallys an if u think they look inset get some 15x10s for the rear

I've already got a full set of 8's...unless you want to foot the bill to ship some 10's to Alaska! LOL.

Jeramy 05-26-2016 08:11 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
ive got a lwb running 8's all the way around with 245/60-15 front and 275/60-15 rear. been considering 1/2 to 1 inch spacers on the rear myself.

Kaysen 05-27-2016 12:59 AM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
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I just did this very thing on my 86 short wide bed. Get 1" spacers and you'll be all set. My setup is 255/60 on 7" rally's up front. 275/60 on 8s in the rear with 1" spacers.

Kaysen 05-27-2016 01:03 AM

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Passenger side.

Jake Wade 05-27-2016 06:49 AM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Where did you get the 1" spacers?

school boy 05-27-2016 03:54 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
I have a flip kit and 2 inch drop shackles, running 15x8 rallies and 295/50/15's. No rub but thought about 1" spacers just to bring the tire out.
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps02bugd4x.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps71xz5o9h.jpg
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SCOTI 05-27-2016 05:08 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
The need for spacers will depend on the backspacing of the wheel being used. Some wheels might require their use; some won't.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickR23
Especially stepside owners. I have a 78 SCSB stepside that I will be running 8" rally wheels on. My wheels look very inset compared to other trucks running these same wheels. I was curious if anybody here was using spacers to push their wheels out some? I want to run 275/60R15s in the back, and I think I will need spacers regardless, as it seems like the tire would hit the inner fender well.

Are you inquiring about factory 8" truck 'Ralley' wheels?

Nick_R_23 05-27-2016 05:23 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaysen (Post 7606579)
I just did this very thing on my 86 short wide bed. Get 1" spacers and you'll be all set. My setup is 255/60 on 7" rally's up front. 275/60 on 8s in the rear with 1" spacers.

I like this setup. How much room do you have from the tire to the fender?

Quote:

Originally Posted by school boy (Post 7607088)
I have a flip kit and 2 inch drop shackles, running 15x8 rallies and 295/50/15's. No rub but thought about 1" spacers just to bring the tire out.
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps02bugd4x.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps71xz5o9h.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...psix7sojqh.jpg

Is this a stepside? Do you have pictures of your inner fender clearance?

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 7607166)
Are you inquiring about factory 8" truck 'Ralley' wheels?

Yes, just stock 73-87 Truck/Suburban 5 lug rally wheels.

Kaysen 05-27-2016 05:57 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
I got my spacers on eBay for around 40 bucks shipped. Be sure that the center bore is 82mm or bigger. The hub centric jeep spacers will NOT fit as the center bore is too small. 1" spacers do not require you to cut the factory lug studs down, just bolt them on and bolt the wheel to the spacer.

I have 1/4"-3/8" clearance from the factory non rolled fenderwell lip to the outermost bubble of sidewall bulge.

Hope this helps.

Kaysen 05-27-2016 06:01 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
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Here's the exact ones I got. On sale now for ten dollars less than what I paid.

Jake Wade 05-27-2016 11:01 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Thank you so much for the info. Looks like they may be out of stock since I cannot find that particular one. They do list a 1.5.

blazer2007 05-28-2016 08:57 AM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaysen (Post 7606579)
I just did this very thing on my 86 short wide bed. Get 1" spacers and you'll be all set. My setup is 255/60 on 7" rally's up front. 275/60 on 8s in the rear with 1" spacers.

do you have a side pic,thxks

school boy 05-28-2016 09:35 AM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick_R_23 (Post 7607183)
Is this a stepside? Do you have pictures of your inner fender clearance?

.

If I remember correctly, about 3/4 to 1" of clearance

Nick_R_23 05-28-2016 12:15 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by school boy (Post 7607707)
If I remember correctly, about 3/4 to 1" of clearance

Wow, even with 295's and no spacers? Mine seemed pretty tight even with my stockish tires.

Kaysen 05-28-2016 03:51 PM

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Side pic for blazer2007

Houston Ben 05-29-2016 12:52 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
Looks like im gunna get a set, looks much better and I don't have to buy 10" rims!

midnight rambler 05-29-2016 01:32 PM

Re: Those of you who are 2WD lowered on 8" Rally's...wheel spacers?
 
I have 17" on my stepper put 1" spacers on mine.


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