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Damage from 2" wheel spacers?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ryanorr33, Mar 22, 2020.

  1. Mar 22, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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    Ryanorr33

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    If I put 2 inch wheel spacers on my truck how much damage will it do and how long before the damage starts happening
     
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  2. Mar 22, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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    2” is kind of a lot, what ya need 2” for?
     
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    Why 2" spacers?
     
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    Stock wheels? Offset of new wheels? Size? All come into play here. Will need more info.
     
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    Just for looks how much damage would it do
     
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    I will be running the trd pro rims with the stock size tire of a Goodyear duratrac
     
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    9 out 10 wouldn't recommend
     
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    Jesus I’m afraid to run .75” spacers.
     
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    All of it. All the damage.
     
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    Wheel spacers? Spidertrax. You’ll be fine. The damage will be so negligible it’s never even been recorded. 2” though? I don’t even think I’ve seen those.
     
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    No rubbing tho



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    he said as he drove this monstrosity off a cliff
     
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    So I don't look like a poser with my 6" Fiberwerx fenders, stock tire size and no lift...duh.
    I always skip leg day.
     
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    2"? Do it. Don't listen to anyone here, just put em on.
     
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    Don't listen to him...and damn sure don't listen to me.
     
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    Don't listen to this guy.
     
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    What he said.
     
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    Oh, so no damage to the ball joints, or the spindle, or the females panties that will surely come off when they see him pull up??????
     
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    Seriously though, no one bats an eye if you're rolling SCS 17x9 -38mm; equivalent to a 2.5" spacer.

    I think Bora will make custom spacers; could have swore they made a 2" spacer though.

    ...and I'm probably the biggest detractor of wheel spacers, negative offset and added positive scrub as you'll find on this site.

    But we aren't here to debate 'if' it causes accelerated wear; it's a question of when and how much. That's not easily quantified, as I think end use plays a big factor. For example, if you're mileage is a lot of low speed maneuvering crawling the malls, it'll wear quicker than a straight line highway queen.
     
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