How big of a spacer do I need to fit 15s on my v8 03 explorer?

[Costcuttersllc]

Has anyone done it? How big of a spacer do I meet to get for my v8?? Help plz

 

[Ronin8002]

I would think those wheel spacers would have to be pretty big, depending on the backspacing/offset of the wheel. You might be better off clearancing the brake caliper brackets instead but even then I think it would be really close, maybe too close for wheel weights.

 

[Costcuttersllc]

I hear ya I hope I can get em to fit lol just bought em

 

[IAmTodd]

You might be better off clearancing the brake caliper brackets instead but even then I think it would be really close, maybe too close for wheel weights.

It my experience it's not so much the calipers as it is the knuckle.

Good luck...

 

[Costcuttersllc]

I've got my fingers crossed lol thx

 

[Costcuttersllc]

well i got em to fit was easy all u gotta do is put 5/16 spacers on and barely nick the corners on the caliper bracket not the caliper anyone can do it lol looks good but she rides like junk now lol

 

[thepotroast]

well i got em to fit was easy all u gotta do is put 5/16 spacers on and barely nick the corners on the caliper bracket not the caliper anyone can do it lol looks good but she rides like junk now lol

Pics?

Did you not get hub centric spacers? There should be no reason they would ride bad if they are hub centric and installed correctly with the right ft lbs of torque on the lugs/studs.

 

[Costcuttersllc]

Bad ball joints

I think it's just the bigger tires putting more strain on my worn ball joints didn't notice them till I swaped the wheels out

 

[thepotroast]

I think it's just the bigger tires putting more strain on my worn ball joints didn't notice them till I swaped the wheels out

Checkout my sticky in the Stock 3rd Gen forum on how to change your upper ball joints. It's quite easy and very inexpensive to do...it's helped a lot of people thus far who are told from the stealership and repair shops that they have to be replaced as one unit with the control arms...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249135

 

[Costcuttersllc]

Thx man definately gotta figure it out when driving my steering wheel moves from side to side bout a half in back and forth noticed my ball joints when I switched the wheels Not sure how to post pics

 

[Costcuttersllc]

http://s1338.beta.photobucket.com/user/costcuttersllc/media/090_zpsa9821717.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

 

[Ronin8002]

Thx man definately gotta figure it out when driving my steering wheel moves from side to side bout a half in back and forth noticed my ball joints when I switched the wheels Not sure how to post pics

That side to side wobbling could also indicate a wheel imbalance. How much weight did they take?

 

[Costcuttersllc]

Well about that lol. I was told to not even bother trying to balance Swampers that it was a waste of money I thought it was pretty crazy to not balance a tire lol this is my first set of Swampers gonna get them balanced get an alignment and replace my ball joints if still there I'll be back on this tread Also another ? Is there any way to beef up the front end on the 3rd gens these tires weigh about 58 pounds apiece lol thx guys