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hemi43 · 10-01-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazerowner

So back to my question. Any pictures with the 1.5 adapter on the rear? I would like to see the difference. I’m considering a set in the future.

I'm still planning on getting you some pictures, but been raining here non-stop so I haven't had the truck out. FWIW, the adapters in the rear makes a huge difference in looks. Before, I would be told that my truck was crab walking on multiple occasions, and then I would have to explain that the front track on Blazers is 4 inches wider than the rear which gave it that illusion. There's zero effect on how the truck drives with the adapters installed.

**Blazerowner** · 10-01-2019, 06:12 PM

Nice that’s what I’m looking for.

hemi43 · 10-04-2019, 03:42 PM

Finally stopped raining !! Here's my truck with 1 1/4" spacers on the rear.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-04-2019, 03:49 PM

So with spacers you get increased deposition of road debris and grime along the body? How are these an improvement?

hemi43 · 10-04-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

So with spacers you get increased deposition of road debris and grime along the body? How are these an improvement?

It's an improvement because these trucks look like crap going down the road with the front track being 4 inches wider. Road debris and grime is more of a problem with the front wheels anyway. Debris on the rear is a mute point.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-04-2019, 05:55 PM

Yeah, makes perfect sense now

**Blazerowner** · 10-07-2019, 11:22 AM

I hate mud so it will never see it. I don’t even drive it in the rain. It’s a summer toy for me. It does look good with the wheel spaced out.

simicrintz · 10-07-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blazerowner

i hate mud so it will never see it. I don’t even drive it in the rain. It’s a summer toy for me. It does look good with the wheel spaced out.

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mister.freeze · 10-10-2019, 04:16 PM

I thought the front was 2" wider, but I've seen 3" and 4" on this thread. Which is it?

**aotte1** · 10-10-2019, 10:14 PM

Agree wheel spacers are not a good product to use. If using spacers only use high quality forged alu. Do not use cast Alu or cheap forged. Also when using spacers you need to regularly check wheel nut torque. Under high loads they will loosen. This is from experience using spacers. I was taught the above by professional racing engineers.

Les

hemi43 · 10-10-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mister.freeze

I thought the front was 2" wider, but I've seen 3" and 4" on this thread. Which is it?

It's 4 inches.

SeventyOne · 10-11-2019, 12:18 PM

Swapped a 14 bolt in the rear and converted front to 8 lug. Looks even to me

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hemi43 · 10-11-2019, 07:02 PM

It's amazing how much it improves the look, and no more people telling me my truck is crab walking. The only hassle was to have to remove the wheels after 100 miles to re-torque the adapter, but well worth it. Got over 1000 miles on it now.

BIG BLOCK JIMMY · 10-13-2019, 07:17 PM

Please allow me to ask a dumb question that somewhat pertains to this subject. My drivers side front wheel sticks out 1" further than the front passenger side. There's no spacers or adapters and the wheel appears to be the same width. Is my just screwed or is this because of the steering components on the driver's side?

SeventyOne · 10-14-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG BLOCK JIMMY

Please allow me to ask a dumb question that somewhat pertains to this subject. My drivers side front wheel sticks out 1" further than the front passenger side. There's no spacers or adapters and the wheel appears to be the same width. Is my just screwed or is this because of the steering components on the driver's side?

BBJ - I think you have some issues with your axle. Especially given the info in your steering thread/posts.

Perhaps you can add some more pics to that thread and we can try to figure out what's going on?

BIG BLOCK JIMMY · 10-14-2019, 12:53 PM

Will do! I'll put them on the other thread this evening, hopefully. Thanks

hemi43 · 10-14-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG BLOCK JIMMY

Will do! I'll put them on the other thread this evening, hopefully. Thanks

Measure the distance from the inside of the front tire to the side of the frame. If the measurements are the same, then this will rule out the axle being shifted to one side. I would then look at the front sheet metal being off location. (rotted/broken body mounts or rad support.)

BIG BLOCK JIMMY · 11-06-2019, 09:22 PM

I'm getting used to asking dumb questions on here. so.... how do 1.25" spacer/adapters make up for a 3"-4" difference? I don't want to order them and they still not match the front.

I assume this is what I want? 2 Chevy Truck 6x5.5 Wheel Spacers 7/16 Thread | For 1967-1991 1/2 Ton Trucks

Thanks

**jaros44sr** · 11-07-2019, 08:54 AM

I think they were talking per side?

BIG BLOCK JIMMY · 11-07-2019, 08:59 AM

I figured that. 1.25" x 2 doesn't equal 4" I should have asked more clearly.

**Blazerowner** · 11-08-2019, 01:43 AM

It’s probably to just get it more in line and not use too thick of a spacer.

BIG BLOCK JIMMY · 11-08-2019, 09:23 AM

Thanks, I ordered 1.5" from wheeladaptersusa. If they are too thick I will give them to my wife for Christmas to use as a trivet, then order some 1.25" ones.

BIG BLOCK JIMMY · 11-13-2019, 09:41 PM

SeventyOne · 11-15-2019, 02:29 AM

Nice. Get some before and after shots!

**Blazerowner** · 11-19-2019, 02:14 AM

What size are the studs on the adapters? I’m thinking of putting in 1/2” studs on the rear.

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10-01-2019, 06:12 PM	#27
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10-04-2019, 03:42 PM	#28
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Finally stopped raining !! Here's my truck with 1 1/4" spacers on the rear. Attached Images

10-04-2019, 03:49 PM	#29
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? So with spacers you get increased deposition of road debris and grime along the body? How are these an improvement? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-04-2019, 05:55 PM	#31
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Yeah, makes perfect sense now Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-07-2019, 11:22 AM	#32
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? I hate mud so it will never see it. I don’t even drive it in the rain. It’s a summer toy for me. It does look good with the wheel spaced out. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

10-10-2019, 04:16 PM	#34
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? I thought the front was 2" wider, but I've seen 3" and 4" on this thread. Which is it? __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

10-10-2019, 10:14 PM	#35
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Agree wheel spacers are not a good product to use. If using spacers only use high quality forged alu. Do not use cast Alu or cheap forged. Also when using spacers you need to regularly check wheel nut torque. Under high loads they will loosen. This is from experience using spacers. I was taught the above by professional racing engineers. Les

10-11-2019, 12:18 PM	#37
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Swapped a 14 bolt in the rear and converted front to 8 lug. Looks even to me

10-11-2019, 07:02 PM	#38
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? It's amazing how much it improves the look, and no more people telling me my truck is crab walking. The only hassle was to have to remove the wheels after 100 miles to re-torque the adapter, but well worth it. Got over 1000 miles on it now.

10-13-2019, 07:17 PM	#39
BIG BLOCK JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL and WV Posts: 135	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Please allow me to ask a dumb question that somewhat pertains to this subject. My drivers side front wheel sticks out 1" further than the front passenger side. There's no spacers or adapters and the wheel appears to be the same width. Is my just screwed or is this because of the steering components on the driver's side? __________________ 72' JIMMY 454

10-14-2019, 12:53 PM	#41
BIG BLOCK JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL and WV Posts: 135	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Will do! I'll put them on the other thread this evening, hopefully. Thanks __________________ 72' JIMMY 454

11-06-2019, 09:22 PM	#43
BIG BLOCK JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL and WV Posts: 135	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? I'm getting used to asking dumb questions on here. so.... how do 1.25" spacer/adapters make up for a 3"-4" difference? I don't want to order them and they still not match the front. I assume this is what I want? 2 Chevy Truck 6x5.5 Wheel Spacers 7/16 Thread \| For 1967-1991 1/2 Ton Trucks Thanks __________________ 72' JIMMY 454

11-07-2019, 08:54 AM	#44
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? I think they were talking per side? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-07-2019, 08:59 AM	#45
BIG BLOCK JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL and WV Posts: 135	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? I figured that. 1.25" x 2 doesn't equal 4" I should have asked more clearly. __________________ 72' JIMMY 454

11-08-2019, 01:43 AM	#46
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? It’s probably to just get it more in line and not use too thick of a spacer. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander



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11-08-2019, 09:23 AM	#47
BIG BLOCK JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL and WV Posts: 135	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Thanks, I ordered 1.5" from wheeladaptersusa. If they are too thick I will give them to my wife for Christmas to use as a trivet, then order some 1.25" ones. __________________ 72' JIMMY 454

11-13-2019, 09:41 PM	#48
BIG BLOCK JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL and WV Posts: 135	Re: Wheel Spacers - Good thing? Attached Images __________________ 72' JIMMY 454

11-15-2019, 02:29 AM	#49
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