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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Who is running wheel spacers??

Im thinking about running 5mm wheel spacers for a more aggressive wider stance. Any one running spacers on their TC?? Pros, cons, pics and reviews.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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You sure you'll have enough thread on the studs for a 5mm spacer?
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by peachpuff
You sure you'll have enough thread on the studs for a 5mm spacer?
Yeah i was searching and Powell confirmed as long as it 5mm you have enough thread on the studs...ill find it

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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/newr...eply&p=6210990

here is the main part:

Originally Posted by Powell Race Parts
u folks dont understand. the 5 mm spacer remains hub centric thats the whole point. If you need 3 mm that is possible we make them for CED and can do a set for you.

its when you use a spacer more than 5 mm you have to make a big jump in width, so that there is enough metal to make it hub centric inside and outside, and you then need the GMPP much longer studs, which CED have available. ARP dont make long enough ones, and making wheel studs is not a cheap process, and the folks who make them in volume wont do it in lots less than a 1000 studs. I have made longer custom studs and have made 1.5 inch spacers; if you need longer studs, which i dont believe u do, go with the GMPP ones....
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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you'll be good with 5mm man, I had 7.6mm on for about 2 days an that was dangerous I'm at 3mm now an I'm good tho
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MastaShaKe_88
you'll be good with 5mm man, I had 7.6mm on for about 2 days an that was dangerous I'm at 3mm now an I'm good tho
How does the stance look? Did it affect your handling good or bad? I would think for the better.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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5mm does nothing for your stance. I personally bought extended studs and 15mm spacers, anything less wouldn't be worth it IMO
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Pics yet drum? Anxious to see them, i definitely want to do that soon.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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not a huge difference in tire poke or nuthin an it didn't effect handling that I can notice, they're only on the fronts right now to clear my brakes.. Ima see if I can find a before and after pic for ya...
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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spacers aren't gonna affect handling at all, will put a bit more strain on your wheel bearings though.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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i run 5mm with my winter tires... ^^ what he said
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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I'm running 8mm hub centric spacers from Motorsport Tech with longer ARP studs. Top quality and zero issues.

The only problem I had was getting the hubs off bc you can't get the old studs out without doing so. I ended up taking it to a shop for that part but it worked out in the end. My hubs were fused to the knuckles just about.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by drumrush
5mm does nothing for your stance.
Kinda my thoughts, its only .19 inches lol
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/whee...pacers-259976/

here is another thread on the samething
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 03:30 AM
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^^thanks

Originally Posted by Frogstofall
I'm running 8mm hub centric spacers from Motorsport Tech with longer ARP studs. Top quality and zero issues.

The only problem I had was getting the hubs off bc you can't get the old studs out without doing so. I ended up taking it to a shop for that part but it worked out in the end. My hubs were fused to the knuckles just about.
you have some pics??
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 03:32 AM
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Hey Im new here, Im running 1.25", here's some pics, I am also curious if this has side effects? I have noticed a lil shake in my steering wheel, and a little more wheel spin and torque steer, doesn't rub though!





Last edited by gmcsierragt; Apr 26, 2017 at 03:35 AM. Reason: added info
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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gmcsierragt
Hey Im new here, Im running 1.25", here's some pics, I am also curious if this has side effects? I have noticed a lil shake in my steering wheel, and a little more wheel spin and torque steer, doesn't rub though!





I know this is an old thread but did you have to change / modify studs at all to use the 1.25" spacers or did they bolt right on? Thanks!
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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 07:02 PM
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no I didnt, if I went with any small spacer I would have had to though

Originally Posted by iceteaslurpie
I know this is an old thread but did you have to change / modify studs at all to use the 1.25" spacers or did they bolt right on? Thanks!
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