I eventually want to upgrade the front brakes on my 86 4Runner with vented rotors and V6 calipers, but i think i will need some wheel spacers for the larger V6 calipers to clear the rims. I have 15''x 10'' steel rims and with the stock calipers in place i only have about a 1/4'' of space between the stock caliper and the rim, so if i have to get some wheel spacers how safe are they to use ?, has anyone ever had one break or in some way fail, or are they pretty safe to use ?. (my 86 4Runner has a solid axle up front)

 

Your truck will explode.

Seriously, installed properly no sweat. Look up my YJMUDDER thread for discounts.

 

^^ Like he said, just make sure you install them properly. A bunch almost all the wheelers here use them and I have not heard of any problems with them. I use them too

 

could you send me a link for that thread....I would like to look at some of those spacers for the 95 4runner v6

 

or search "YJMudder"

 

can you post a link for that?

 

sure.
https://www.yotatech.com/51354784-post5.html

 

nice.

 

Here ya go.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=yjmudder

 

^^

 

Ive never used wheel spacers before, so whats the proper way to install them ?.

 

Make sure you seat them evenly and use locktite.

 

Ok, thats more or less what i was thinking, should i use red or blue locktite ?.
Should they be torqued down to a certain amount ?.

 

There illegal down here in little old Aus...that has to say something.

 

yes you use the torque spec for lugnuts which is about 75 ft/lbs over tighting lugs will warp brakes

 

http://www.wabfab.org/technical/wheelspacerinstall.htm