Wheel Change... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Benny · 08-16-2002, 06:18 PM

I have a 3/4 ton 2wd '75 Chevy truck. It has the stock steel wheels. I want to put on some nicer aluminum wheels from a newer truck.

My uncle did this before, but with more backspacing of the newer wheels, it drifts all over the road.

So I was thinking about getting a set of 1" wheel spacers.

My question is, If I put on wheel spacers, will it still be as strong? Do the spacers put to much leverage on the studs and break them? I have hauled major weight with this truck before and would like to continue to. 3000+ lbs.

1" on each corner would bring it out the where I want it and help it track better.

rkcrawl · 08-22-2002, 08:42 AM

It's called buying wheels with the correct back spacing.

Sorry for sounding like an ass, but come on! If you are gonna spend bucks on wheels, buy the right ones, and save the cash you'd spend on spacers.

Eskimo · 08-22-2002, 01:04 PM

Sounds like you want to use OEM wheels? Then get the spacers that have their own wheels studs and you'll be OK.

If you're going to buy aftermarket wheels, just get the right backspacing!

Benny · 08-22-2002, 05:05 PM

Yes, they are factory aluminum wheels. I love the looks of them. I can get them for half the price of aftermarket wheels and they are worth more.

I think I have ditched the idea for now anyway. Something else came up.

I will be building a totally different tow rig with a dually rear. 1 ton 4 door longbed frame with a standard cab and LONG flatbed.

rkcrawl · 08-25-2002, 05:10 AM

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Originally posted by Benny Boy
Yes, they are factory aluminum wheels. I love the looks of them. I can get them for half the price of aftermarket wheels and they are worth more.

If you come back to this idea... remember that a good 1" spacer is going to be around $65-75 (each)...

Good luck on the 1 ton build up.

08-16-2002, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Benny Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1129 Location: North Idaho Posts: 4,667	Wheel Change... I have a 3/4 ton 2wd '75 Chevy truck. It has the stock steel wheels. I want to put on some nicer aluminum wheels from a newer truck. My uncle did this before, but with more backspacing of the newer wheels, it drifts all over the road. So I was thinking about getting a set of 1" wheel spacers. My question is, If I put on wheel spacers, will it still be as strong? Do the spacers put to much leverage on the studs and break them? I have hauled major weight with this truck before and would like to continue to. 3000+ lbs. 1" on each corner would bring it out the where I want it and help it track better. __________________ '87 Toyota 4Runner Turbo, '85 Toyota XtraCab, '83 Toyota Landcruiser, '67 Chevy, 46 CJ2a New Project.

08-22-2002, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
rkcrawl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8435 Location: East TN Posts: 1,685	It's called buying wheels with the correct back spacing. Sorry for sounding like an ass, but come on! If you are gonna spend bucks on wheels, buy the right ones, and save the cash you'd spend on spacers. __________________ .

08-22-2002, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eskimo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10429 Location: Danville, PA Posts: 4,456	Sounds like you want to use OEM wheels? Then get the spacers that have their own wheels studs and you'll be OK. If you're going to buy aftermarket wheels, just get the right backspacing! __________________ Rich Q. FJ-40 Cruggy - tuned 5.3/4WS rockwells/linked/ORI's/42's

08-22-2002, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Benny Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1129 Location: North Idaho Posts: 4,667	Yes, they are factory aluminum wheels. I love the looks of them. I can get them for half the price of aftermarket wheels and they are worth more. I think I have ditched the idea for now anyway. Something else came up. I will be building a totally different tow rig with a dually rear. 1 ton 4 door longbed frame with a standard cab and LONG flatbed. __________________ '87 Toyota 4Runner Turbo, '85 Toyota XtraCab, '83 Toyota Landcruiser, '67 Chevy, 46 CJ2a New Project.

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