I need a wider stance!
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I need a wider stance!
Ok, well I was looking at my 4runner today and there was a rodeo next to me. It had been modded (which I am going to start doing as soon as I get all the tune up things taken care of) and one of the things that I liked about it was the wide stance it gave off. He had some rims that stuck out from the body a lot. I don?t want anything that sticks out a lot but I do want a wider stance.
So my question is what would be the best way to do this both with the stock rims and without. Spacers? I am also on a budget when it comes to tires right now. I am going to get the small things done first then save up for the bigger stuff. So what are my options for a little wider stance and a good price?
So my question is what would be the best way to do this both with the stock rims and without. Spacers? I am also on a budget when it comes to tires right now. I am going to get the small things done first then save up for the bigger stuff. So what are my options for a little wider stance and a good price?
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If you like your current rims just get spacers. Marlin has a nice selection of sizes:
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/axles.htm
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/axles.htm
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If you like your current rims just get spacers. Marlin has a nice selection of sizes:
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/axles.htm
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/axles.htm
Thanks for the link!
Wow, that IS what you call a wide ride! The one i saw was not quite THAT wide but it was a little to wide for my taste. But i do have to admire your ex, that would be quite a sight coming into someones rear view!
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Honestly if you were to go with spacers I would just do it temporarily. You will find that a rim with less backspacing and a wider tire really just pulls it off better. I run 33x12.50 on a 15x10 rim. And my tires stick out probably 3-4 inches. And in case you didnt think about it, if you go wider then the more tire you have sticking out, and the more junk you are going to be throwing against the body of your truck. I HAVE to rhino line the bottom of my body because I throw so much up, and I cant find any good and wide fenders.
And sorry I dont have any better pics. But here is an example.
And sorry I dont have any better pics. But here is an example.
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Tarheelrunner is running spacers and his truck looks sick:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/2005-mods-review-77948/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/2005-mods-review-77948/
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Honestly if you were to go with spacers I would just do it temporarily. You will find that a rim with less backspacing and a wider tire really just pulls it off better. I run 33x12.50 on a 15x10 rim. And my tires stick out probably 3-4 inches. And in case you didnt think about it, if you go wider then the more tire you have sticking out, and the more junk you are going to be throwing against the body of your truck. I HAVE to rhino line the bottom of my body because I throw so much up, and I cant find any good and wide fenders.
And sorry I dont have any better pics. But here is an example.
And sorry I dont have any better pics. But here is an example.
Good point about throughing stuff up, i didn't think about that. With the spacers it won't be a problem since i have the running boards still on there for the time being and they will protect with spacers. But when i get new rims i will have to keep that in mind.
That is a pic btw, gives me an idea of what a wider look would do!
Tarheelrunner is running spacers and his truck looks sick:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77948
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77948
Thanks everyone!
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Ok, i got another question about spacers.
I have been looking around at differnt ones and i have noticed a big differnce in $$. Some are $125+ and some are $50. Is there any real quality differnce between them? They are just a hunk of metal so i would not think so but wanted to make sure. Since these are temporary i don't want to spend to much on them.
The best deals i have found have been on ebay. There are a ton of them up there from $50 - $100 and they all LOOK the same but i don't know if they ARE the same... Thanks for any help...
I have been looking around at differnt ones and i have noticed a big differnce in $$. Some are $125+ and some are $50. Is there any real quality differnce between them? They are just a hunk of metal so i would not think so but wanted to make sure. Since these are temporary i don't want to spend to much on them.
The best deals i have found have been on ebay. There are a ton of them up there from $50 - $100 and they all LOOK the same but i don't know if they ARE the same... Thanks for any help...
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Ok, i got another question about spacers.
I have been looking around at differnt ones and i have noticed a big differnce in $$. Some are $125+ and some are $50. Is there any real quality differnce between them? They are just a hunk of metal so i would not think so but wanted to make sure. Since these are temporary i don't want to spend to much on them.
The best deals i have found have been on ebay. There are a ton of them up there from $50 - $100 and they all LOOK the same but i don't know if they ARE the same... Thanks for any help...
I have been looking around at differnt ones and i have noticed a big differnce in $$. Some are $125+ and some are $50. Is there any real quality differnce between them? They are just a hunk of metal so i would not think so but wanted to make sure. Since these are temporary i don't want to spend to much on them.
The best deals i have found have been on ebay. There are a ton of them up there from $50 - $100 and they all LOOK the same but i don't know if they ARE the same... Thanks for any help...
Also look at TG:
http://www.trail-gear.com/wheelspacers.html
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Are they all made from Billet 6061-T6 aluminum and use Grade 8 Studs, Grade 10.9 nuts?
Also look at TG:
http://www.trail-gear.com/wheelspacers.html
Also look at TG:
http://www.trail-gear.com/wheelspacers.html
ebay item 1
ebay item 2
I really like that first one with the free shipping.
EDIT: Called about the first one and they are grade 8 bolts and studs. they said that is more than enough for any car/truck. Grade 10+ is for semi trailers and the like...
list of the ebay listing for anyone that is interested...
Last edited by Texas_Ace; 04-26-2007 at 11:41 AM.
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Yeah, that does sound like a good deal for the rims but the 35's i am sure were not cheap. Plus i just don't have the money for any wheel/suspension right now. Hope to do that after the SC.
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