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Ring to convert lug centric spacers to hub centric?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tomrad, Nov 27, 2022.

  1. Nov 27, 2022 at 7:50 PM
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    tomrad

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    A previous owner put lug centric spacers on my 2nd gen 6 lug Tacoma. Bottom line, it's a crapshoot to get the front wheels in the exact centered spot every time the wheel is removed and reinstalled (vibration above 50, depending on where wheel ends up).
    I'm certain the problem is the wheel isn't perfectly centered sometimes. Is there a centering ring made that I can use with my existing spacers, or do I need to swap them to hub centric? Thanks!
     
  2. Nov 27, 2022 at 8:41 PM
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    Swapping to a hub centric spacer is going to be way easier and probably the same cost as having a spacer ring made up to fit the gap.

    The only hard part is if it’s a slip on spacer rather than a spacer with lugs.
     
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    Go with hub centric spacers. They cost more but offer more advantages and peace of mind. I bought some cheapies at AutoZone and did a test fit but was concerned for safety reasons. I had a wheel come off years ago and didn't want to risk reliving that.
    Bora's have been on my 17 Tacoma since new and I have had no problems. Just make sure you have them torqued properly and recheck them when rotating your tires. I went with 0.75 spacers.
     
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    Thanks! Did you buy yours from Bora directly? Do they come with the lug nuts? The ones to hold the spacer, I mean. One of mine the hex is a bit chewed up from whoever put it on.
     
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    Man, I ran lugcentric spacers for years without issue, but that's just my experience, not advice.
     
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    Did you have to trim the studs with the 0.75?
     
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    I bought centering rings off of Amazon for my gen 1 years ago. I’d bet they are still available
     
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    The lugcentric spacers have a smooth face? i.e. they lack the hub lip for the wheel to register on? Not many elegant solutions besides replacing the spacers with hubcentric spacers.

    What is the center bore on the spacers? 106mm or 108mm? What is the center bore on the wheel?
     
  10. Nov 30, 2022 at 2:33 AM
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    The wheel is 106.1 mm opening, the hub opening is, if I’m reading the markings on the spacer correctly, is 108mm.
     
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    I had the same .75 boras and did not have to trim the studs. Most wheels have a little pocket of space in the casting between each lug hole. I know all the oem alloys do
     
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    I have some Boras for sale in the wheel/tire forum.
     

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