spacers or stud spacers?

Perk · 12-20-2011, 08:09 PM

It never ends. I put the fender flares on now it appears like i need to add 2" spacers to the rear wheels. I have a 98 gasser with a 6" lift does that sound right to make the wheels match front to back? I did some measuring and it looks like the front wheels stick out 2" further than the rear wheels. so the question is should i get spacers or stud spacers? I would think that solid spacers are better than just stud spacers but hey what do I know . What experience has everyone on here had. If i ever get it finished i will post some pics. Thanks Perk

arcitech · 12-20-2011, 08:26 PM

I wouldn't use stud spacers, you will end up with a wheel or two broken off and rolling down the road by themselves. A good 2" aluminum spacer and new lug nuts will do the trick. I also recommend that you check the spacer nuts (mounted to the hubs) a couple of times after install to make sure they aren't backing off.

R8cer Ex · 12-20-2011, 08:34 PM

Go with the spacers. They are less likely to break. I paid $50 for mine on ebay. They are cut out of a solid block of billet. Real nice pieces.

Perk · 12-20-2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the info it seems to make sense to me that the spacer is better but wanted to check first since the studs are a lot cheaper and i have allready blown my budget on this winter project a long time ago and still have lots to do. Hey i got a good chuckle out of your tits or tires comment i may have to use that one.Perk

Todd Dolfi · 12-21-2011, 04:17 PM

Don't be so hasty I have an 81 yami with a 10" lift and 2.5" stud spacers on it for two years now and not one problem...

rib33024 · 12-21-2011, 04:26 PM

I've never heard of anyone breaking a Stud extenders

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Dolfi

Don't be so hasty I have an 81 yami with a 10" lift and 2.5" stud spacers on it for two years now and not one problem...

Flintrock · 12-21-2011, 05:05 PM

The only problem I have ever heard with using stud extenders is that they tend to crack steel wheels. Makes sense. Fine to use with aluminum wheels.....

I keep posting this pic of Hipshot, world champion wheelie king but it's one of my favorites.....those are studs on his cart..

Dave in VA · 12-21-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flintrock

The only problem I have ever heard with using stud extenders is that they tend to crack steel wheels. Makes sense. Fine to use with aluminum wheels.....

I keep posting this pic of Hipshot, world champion wheelie king but it's one of my favorites.....those are studs on his cart..

That's one big dude

Junk Rider · 12-22-2011, 08:29 AM

I made my 1½in stud spacers by replacing my stock studs with 3in long ½in fine thread grad 8 bolts and using washers and nuts for spacers and u can use the stock lug nuts because its the same threads and it only cost me $8. I've had no problems with them and I ride off road. I can post pics if u want?

Scooter B · 12-22-2011, 01:39 PM

I'm going with the stud spacers after seeing this pic of hipshot for the 3rd time....I'm a believer. I don't do much "extreme" carting anyway.

12-20-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
Perk Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carlisle PA Posts: 9	spacers or stud spacers? It never ends. I put the fender flares on now it appears like i need to add 2" spacers to the rear wheels. I have a 98 gasser with a 6" lift does that sound right to make the wheels match front to back? I did some measuring and it looks like the front wheels stick out 2" further than the rear wheels. so the question is should i get spacers or stud spacers? I would think that solid spacers are better than just stud spacers but hey what do I know . What experience has everyone on here had. If i ever get it finished i will post some pics. Thanks Perk

12-20-2011, 08:26 PM	#2
arcitech Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 503	Re: spacers or stud spacers? I wouldn't use stud spacers, you will end up with a wheel or two broken off and rolling down the road by themselves. A good 2" aluminum spacer and new lug nuts will do the trick. I also recommend that you check the spacer nuts (mounted to the hubs) a couple of times after install to make sure they aren't backing off.

12-20-2011, 08:34 PM	#3
R8cer Ex Yes dear Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 710	Re: spacers or stud spacers? Go with the spacers. They are less likely to break. I paid $50 for mine on ebay. They are cut out of a solid block of billet. Real nice pieces.

12-20-2011, 08:36 PM	#4
Perk Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carlisle PA Posts: 9	Re: spacers or stud spacers? Thanks for the info it seems to make sense to me that the spacer is better but wanted to check first since the studs are a lot cheaper and i have allready blown my budget on this winter project a long time ago and still have lots to do. Hey i got a good chuckle out of your tits or tires comment i may have to use that one.Perk

12-21-2011, 04:17 PM	#5
Todd Dolfi Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: spacers or stud spacers? Don't be so hasty I have an 81 yami with a 10" lift and 2.5" stud spacers on it for two years now and not one problem...

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12-22-2011, 08:29 AM	#9
Junk Rider Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 35	Re: spacers or stud spacers? I made my 1½in stud spacers by replacing my stock studs with 3in long ½in fine thread grad 8 bolts and using washers and nuts for spacers and u can use the stock lug nuts because its the same threads and it only cost me $8. I've had no problems with them and I ride off road. I can post pics if u want?

12-22-2011, 01:39 PM	#10
Scooter B Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 596	Re: spacers or stud spacers? I'm going with the stud spacers after seeing this pic of hipshot for the 3rd time....I'm a believer. I don't do much "extreme" carting anyway.

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