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Old 06-27-2014, 06:54 PM   #1
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Question Widening the rear track?

I'm thinking about widening the rear track of my Blazer to match up with the front a little better. I've been looking at 1.5" or 2" aluminum spacers. Is anyone running these?
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Old 06-29-2014, 09:45 AM   #2
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I'm thinking about widening the rear track of my Blazer to match up with the front a little better. I've been looking at 1.5" or 2" aluminum spacers. Is anyone running these?
Hey J, i was going to use wheel-spacers.com. Havnt ordered yet, but these looked like good quality....lmk, how you make out
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Re: Widening the rear track?

Just noticed this. I have spacers on my rear, I think 1.5's. Not had a problem with them so far.

:edit: picture on page 5 of build thread, link on page 7
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Re: Widening the rear track?

I accomplished getting them even with wider wheels/tires in the rear than the front. Worked out very well.
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Old 07-16-2014, 07:21 PM   #5
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Just noticed this. I have spacers on my rear, I think 1.5's. Not had a problem with them so far.

:edit: picture on page 5 of build thread, link on page 7
Looks good, I believe I'll be ordering a set of 1.5's.
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Old 07-17-2014, 06:39 AM   #6
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Looks good, I believe I'll be ordering a set of 1.5's.
That's what I run, 1.5 s. Just ensure you follow the torque specs when installing them. Also, I used longer studs in the axles to mount them.
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