installed wheel spacers finally (pics) and new DD

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  1. Kabuki_notch Founding Member

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    Well after year having the car and pretty much driving the hell out of it :D I am finally getting around to do some much needed things, Ever since I did the swap and installed my wheels they have been sitting in a little far and driving me nuts, I had spacers but just didnt feel like putting them on even know it took 15mins. Here are a couple pics the driver's side without and the passenger side with. Also here's a pic of my new 2004 GMC Envoy, due to gas prices I pretty much stole this truck when I traded in my 01 Jimmy ( I have a 3 mile commute from work to my apt)

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    Looks VERY nice. It makes a huge difference when you can fill out the wheel wells like that :nice:

    I hope you are using a good quality spacer and lugs. I've heard of nasty things happening when lugs break because of the spacers installed...
  3. ryan218 In just 10 years, I'll be old enough to drive!!!!

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    have em on the 86 GT. many burnouts. launches later there still good. like you said.. high quality and you good to go.
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    Looks great.

    But I thought you had 10" rear rims? What size tire are you running in the rear?

    Also, what rear axle?
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    How big of a spacer did you put on?

    What is the BS on the wheels to be sucked in and still be a DD wheel??
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    I just put some 1.5 spacer's on my 04, I love it. They are terrible about the tires being tucked in.

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    Wheels are 18x9's all around 5.94 backspacing with 24mm offset, I am running Fox Length Axles with, 275/35/18's. The spacer is a 5/16
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    That explains it. I ran into the same issue with my '95 R's. I ended up with a Baer 3/8" aluminum spacer in the rear. I also made the switch to the Steeda length APR studs in the rear. They are nice pieces.
  9. SVT32VDOHC waiting for the next hack atta

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    Looks way better with the spacer, but I have still always liked your ride no matter what.

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