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I know this is an old thread, but has anyone measured their studs?
I measured my fronts today, they're about 1 3/8". I have read that the rears are longer though. Can anyone confirm?
Also, does anyone have pics of their Ranger with 1.375' or 1.5" spacers?
I originally only wanted to go with a 1" spacer, but I don't want to cut my studs as I want to be able to remove the spacers for insurance, inspection or maintenance needs.
I run 1.25" spacers all around due to Explorer wheels with an incorrect [in comparison]. the 1.25" spacers ate up the actual difference along with the reliefs in the back of the wheels. Well over 2 years, I run offroad generally 2-3 times a weak on spur roads and the like, never an issue as of yet.
I do however fail to understand the necessity of R&R them for an inspection? If you were to buy a NEW WHEEL with the proper offset, its going to be the same amount of material on it as the spacer would be or add, there is NO difference. The 1.25" puts my tires just flush to the fender for my use. I believe I posted pics of that above.
MaDMaXX wrote:
Without checking my update log from when i did mine, i think they *were* longer.
Having done this now, and wanting to preserve stuff, as you do, i would actually still go the route of using a cutting disc on the grinder. They don't cause problems for putting it 'back to stock' as the studs are technically far too long as it is.
What i wouldn't be to keen on, is spacers larger than an inch. Personally, i think it would look a little silly with how far out the stock wheels would sit, and honestly i feel the load change would be too much.
What load change? What do you think happens when you get into a 15x10 wheel and put on a 35" tire that's 12.5" wide? Is it any change in load if you go from 15" to 17" wheel? 9" to 10" wheel?
Do you honestly think if there was any reliability or functional issues with spacers [up to 6" mind you] on vehicles on open roads with people on them that would be considered "dangerous" they'd still be marketed and sold let alone allowed on the public roads and highways?
All legit questions.
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