Wheel spacers

my red sta · Nov 16, 2024

Has anyone got wheel spacers on a gen2 Adrenaline?
Thoughts?

Todd Z · Nov 20, 2024

Oem rims or rims with pockets for the studs, i would not go more than 1.25".... 1.5 max.... on my black truck i went 1.25 front, and 1.5 back, was perfect.

my red sta · Nov 20, 2024

Thanks for the input.
Was that on an Adrenaline?
With stock rims/offset and tires?
Curious about any rubbing or clearance potential.

I've never used bolt on spacers before. Any reliability issues or concerns? (Other than possible increased bearing wear)
I have spacers on both my a/t and street modified Subarus, but they are slip on spacers with long wheel studs. Both custom sets from Custom wheelspacers.ca.

Todd Z · Nov 20, 2024

no, no and I dont know, trial and error. These trucks really are not handling machines.

my red sta · Nov 20, 2024

Thanks for the input.
I don't know is about the most honest answer you can give.
As far as trucks go, I think the STA handles fairly impressive. Certainly allot better than any other truck I've owned. Doesn't hurt that I replaced every suspension and chassis component. Rides like new.
The spacers are as much for a wide stance appearance as maybe adding some extra stability.
They made a noticeable improvement on both my street Subaru, and my lifted one. And those are only 15mm.
I've ordered a set of 1.25 inch (32mm) spacers, front and back the same.
We'll see how they fit and look.
I'll post pictures and results of fit.

Todd Z · Nov 22, 2024

1.25 should be good, I went with a slightly wider tire as I like my paint and mud flaps as i like my frame...lol she does good. if you look though my pics you will see my 2010 clone with the spacers.

Nick Mann · Nov 22, 2024

https://www.motorsport-tech.com/bor...zh4HomVSyeroiH7z5WXTkmd43KFPtWI0BbMmTxsv-MtuX

I had these people make a set for me a few years back. The are hubcentric, top quality. Not cheap but very good. We off road often, never had any issues.

EricP · Nov 23, 2024

my red sta said:
Thanks for the input.
Was that on an Adrenaline?
With stock rims/offset and tires?
Curious about any rubbing or clearance potential.

I've never used bolt on spacers before. Any reliability issues or concerns? (Other than possible increased bearing wear)
I have spacers on both my a/t and street modified Subarus, but they are slip on spacers with long wheel studs. Both custom sets from Custom wheelspacers.ca.

My aluminum spacers came with specific instructions not to exceed 95 ft.lb. when tightening the nuts. Because of that, I always notify the tire shop not to exceed 90 ft.lb. just to be safe. I finish up the final torque settings myself.
That's the only issue I've had in the 20+ years I've had my Sport Trac.

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