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13lazer · 02-25-2006, 04:37 AM

i just got a nice set of 6 lug rims from a lexus suv. they look good on my c5 blazer. i need to add about 1-1/2" spacer to get them to fit. i know i should eat my vegetables, wear my seatbelt, and not use wheel spacers to compensate for backspacing. im running 6 lug drums in the rear 6 lug discs in the front. my main problem is that the rear wheels barely clear the joint at the wheelhouse/bed floor. are some spacers better than others? what are some of the differences? im gonna check ebay, i appreciate any advice before i bid.

vtblazer · 02-25-2006, 08:22 AM

Never seen a spacer that wide for sale.
Most are 1/2 - 3/4 but good luck in the search.

Not sure I'd want to run one that wide, JMO.

jhow66 · 02-25-2006, 12:24 PM

Orangeuavol has 1 1/2" spacers on the rear of his Blazer to make it even with the front. Can be purchased from different dealers --he found his on Ebay. Spacer bolts to drum with original studs--spacer then has studs already installed for wheels.

bouncytruck · 02-25-2006, 01:01 PM

I think Orangeuavol has 1" spacers for a total of 2". My understanding is that the rear track is 2" narrower than the front.

Have you checked the front wheels to see if they clear the hubs? You may have to get them machined out to fit.

Ya might check with someplace like Stockton Wheel to see if they can change the off-set on the wheels rather than run huge spacers.

*Medicanman71* · 02-25-2006, 03:19 PM

At that point its probably cheaper to find nice ones you actually like - no one gave me any help when i asked about spacers either!!!!

when i looked on ebay i found hardly anything for trucks, what i found and posted wasnt the correct spacers...

if some one sees a pair on ebay that would work feel free to post them up

jhow66 · 02-25-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I think Orangeuavol has 1" spacers for a total of 2". My understanding is that the rear track is 2" narrower than the front.

Have you checked the front wheels to see if they clear the hubs? You may have to get them machined out to fit.

Ya might check with someplace like Stockton Wheel to see if they can change the off-set on the wheels rather than run huge spacers.

Sorry but you are wrong. Orangeuavol (my son) has 1 1/2" spacers. The rear track is 3" shorter. Both ends now measure the same. I will get back to this post and show you where you can buy the spacers if I can find the site.

*Medicanman71* · 02-25-2006, 04:25 PM

If it's possible that would be awsome, thanks

jhow66 · 02-25-2006, 04:48 PM

These should help:

http://www.coloradok5.com/wheelspacers.shtml

http://www.coloradok5.com/wheelspacers.shtml

jhow66 · 02-25-2006, 04:52 PM

Goofed-lost the other one--posted the same one twice. Will try again.

*Medicanman71* · 02-25-2006, 04:58 PM

viola, thanks for the link,, i hadnt even looked over at coloradek5

jhow66 · 02-25-2006, 05:46 PM

This looks like your best bet:

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada...6550-6550t.htm

bouncytruck · 02-25-2006, 05:49 PM

No worries. I just though the track was 2" different. For some reason, I had it in my head that he only had to use 1" spacers. Good to know.

13lazer · 02-26-2006, 04:07 AM

thank you jhow66 those look like keepers. i've also gotten some cool lexus low profile 18's with a 5x4.5" pattern. im sure they have adapters for 6x5.5"to 5x4.5"

vtblazer · 02-26-2006, 07:30 AM

I was mistaken as well, they seem to be everywhere now.

Here's another one.
http://www.spidertrax.com/s.nl;jsess...c=2&category=4

JMac11 · 02-26-2006, 08:21 AM

I am thinking spacer have came a long way, but my first impression was inline with VT. I know for many years NHRA would run you off for having them on a car. At best, it would be an item I inspected regulary.

2wdBlazer · 02-26-2006, 11:56 AM

http://www.skulte.com/product_info.p...6401580c17d438

This guy makes them to adapt different # of studs to each other. It will also push the wheel out about 2 inches.

13lazer · 02-27-2006, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMac11

I am thinking spacer have came a long way, but my first impression was inline with VT. I know for many years NHRA would run you off for having them on a car. At best, it would be an item I inspected regulary.

as a structural steel and welding inspector, torquing is my business. i have a solid background in metallurgy and fabrication. my adapters will be looked at often

would these look cool on a 2wheeler or what?

02-25-2006, 04:37 AM	#1
13lazer 13lazers' blazers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 152	wheel spacer ? i just got a nice set of 6 lug rims from a lexus suv. they look good on my c5 blazer. i need to add about 1-1/2" spacer to get them to fit. i know i should eat my vegetables, wear my seatbelt, and not use wheel spacers to compensate for backspacing. im running 6 lug drums in the rear 6 lug discs in the front. my main problem is that the rear wheels barely clear the joint at the wheelhouse/bed floor. are some spacers better than others? what are some of the differences? im gonna check ebay, i appreciate any advice before i bid.

02-25-2006, 08:22 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: wheel spacer ? Never seen a spacer that wide for sale. Most are 1/2 - 3/4 but good luck in the search. Not sure I'd want to run one that wide, JMO.

02-25-2006, 12:24 PM	#3
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: wheel spacer ? Orangeuavol has 1 1/2" spacers on the rear of his Blazer to make it even with the front. Can be purchased from different dealers --he found his on Ebay. Spacer bolts to drum with original studs--spacer then has studs already installed for wheels. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-25-2006, 01:01 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: wheel spacer ? I think Orangeuavol has 1" spacers for a total of 2". My understanding is that the rear track is 2" narrower than the front. Have you checked the front wheels to see if they clear the hubs? You may have to get them machined out to fit. Ya might check with someplace like Stockton Wheel to see if they can change the off-set on the wheels rather than run huge spacers. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-25-2006, 03:19 PM	#5
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: wheel spacer ? At that point its probably cheaper to find nice ones you actually like - no one gave me any help when i asked about spacers either!!!! when i looked on ebay i found hardly anything for trucks, what i found and posted wasnt the correct spacers... if some one sees a pair on ebay that would work feel free to post them up

02-25-2006, 04:25 PM	#7
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: wheel spacer ? If it's possible that would be awsome, thanks

02-25-2006, 04:48 PM	#8
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: wheel spacer ? These should help: http://www.coloradok5.com/wheelspacers.shtml http://www.coloradok5.com/wheelspacers.shtml __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-25-2006, 04:52 PM	#9
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: wheel spacer ? Goofed-lost the other one--posted the same one twice. Will try again. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-25-2006, 04:58 PM	#10
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: wheel spacer ? viola, thanks for the link,, i hadnt even looked over at coloradek5

02-25-2006, 05:46 PM	#11
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: wheel spacer ? This looks like your best bet: http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada...6550-6550t.htm __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-25-2006, 05:49 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: wheel spacer ? No worries. I just though the track was 2" different. For some reason, I had it in my head that he only had to use 1" spacers. Good to know. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-26-2006, 04:07 AM	#13
13lazer 13lazers' blazers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 152	Re: wheel spacer ? thank you jhow66 those look like keepers. i've also gotten some cool lexus low profile 18's with a 5x4.5" pattern. im sure they have adapters for 6x5.5"to 5x4.5" Attached Images

02-26-2006, 07:30 AM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: wheel spacer ? I was mistaken as well, they seem to be everywhere now. Here's another one. http://www.spidertrax.com/s.nl;jsess...c=2&category=4 Last edited by vtblazer; 02-26-2006 at 07:32 AM.

02-26-2006, 08:21 AM	#15
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: wheel spacer ? I am thinking spacer have came a long way, but my first impression was inline with VT. I know for many years NHRA would run you off for having them on a car. At best, it would be an item I inspected regulary.

02-26-2006, 11:56 AM	#16
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: wheel spacer ? http://www.skulte.com/product_info.p...6401580c17d438 This guy makes them to adapt different # of studs to each other. It will also push the wheel out about 2 inches. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.



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