how do these work?

Pickupman_69 · 12-23-2010, 03:32 PM

http://cgi.ebay.ca/2-Wheel-Spacers-A...item41488c6c46

is this a complicated install or something that needs special tools?
I cant afford off set rims right now but if something like this wasnt too bad if be game,regular half in spacers would leave my wheel on studs only so maybe this is the trick.

thanks guys

Black ST · 12-23-2010, 03:36 PM

If you are familiar with the website Mysporttrac.com (which is another sport trac forum) on the left side of the page there is a "projects" tab and under there search for "Billet Wheel Spacer" and you'll see a picture by picture tutorial of the job with the materials needed.

**ncranchero** · 12-23-2010, 04:09 PM

Most don't recommend any over 1.5" on the front (actually I personally don't recommend ANY on the front) due to added stress on the front wheel bearings. This can apply to large offset wheels also. Rears are pretty much immune to spacer problems, AFAIK.
MyST Spacer Project

*chad551* · 12-24-2010, 09:09 AM

All you need is a socket to remove the lug nuts.

Pickupman_69 · 12-24-2010, 10:11 AM

thanks guys I wasnt sure if they just went over existing studs or not.

I def dont want to wear out the front end any faster considering I put alot of miles on this truck as it is

**ncranchero** · 12-24-2010, 03:06 PM

I have 1.5" rears to go on mine but I have to change a bent axle first. The rear wheels sit in a bit too much for my tastes.

clarkgriswold · 12-24-2010, 04:05 PM

I think you've already got your answer but to add my 2 cents....I put a set on a Jeep Wrangler and simple lug wrench or so will do the job. Easy quick fix to offset issues. I will agree with other posting though - I wouldn't want to add any more stress to the front b/c of the wheel bearings. Just had to replace mine and ouch $$$.

12-23-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Pickupman_69 Wannabe Elite Explorer Aylmer 03 Sport trac Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 261 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	how do these work? http://cgi.ebay.ca/2-Wheel-Spacers-A...item41488c6c46 is this a complicated install or something that needs special tools? I cant afford off set rims right now but if something like this wasnt too bad if be game,regular half in spacers would leave my wheel on studs only so maybe this is the trick. thanks guys

12-23-2010, 03:36 PM	#2
Black ST Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbia, SC 2004 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 36 Vehicle Specs	If you are familiar with the website Mysporttrac.com (which is another sport trac forum) on the left side of the page there is a "projects" tab and under there search for "Billet Wheel Spacer" and you'll see a picture by picture tutorial of the job with the materials needed. __________________ Black ST 2004 XLT 4x4, MAC Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow Cat-Back, 10" JL Audio W1, Alpine Amp, Clear Corners, American Racing Ventura 15x8, 31x10.5 Pirelli Scorpion ATR, Rancho RS5000 Shocks.

12-23-2010, 04:09 PM	#3
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,562 Vehicle Specs	Most don't recommend any over 1.5" on the front (actually I personally don't recommend ANY on the front) due to added stress on the front wheel bearings. This can apply to large offset wheels also. Rears are pretty much immune to spacer problems, AFAIK. MyST Spacer Project __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

12-24-2010, 09:09 AM	#4
chad551 Elite Explorer St.Louis, MO 2002 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,511 Vehicle Specs	All you need is a socket to remove the lug nuts. __________________ 2002 Explorer Sport Trac, SOLD....My SAS Thread Photobucket Site My rock slider build

12-24-2010, 03:06 PM	#6
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,562 Vehicle Specs	I have 1.5" rears to go on mine but I have to change a bent axle first. The rear wheels sit in a bit too much for my tastes. __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

12-24-2010, 10:11 AM	#5
Pickupman_69 Wannabe Elite Explorer Aylmer 03 Sport trac Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 261 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks guys I wasnt sure if they just went over existing studs or not. I def dont want to wear out the front end any faster considering I put alot of miles on this truck as it is

12-24-2010, 04:05 PM	#7
clarkgriswold Wannabe Elite Explorer Chattanooga 05 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 24 Vehicle Specs	I think you've already got your answer but to add my 2 cents....I put a set on a Jeep Wrangler and simple lug wrench or so will do the job. Easy quick fix to offset issues. I will agree with other posting though - I wouldn't want to add any more stress to the front b/c of the wheel bearings. Just had to replace mine and ouch $$$.