Finally had new tires put on -- 285/75R16 Cooper Discoverer STT's w/ 2" billet aluminum spacers. The 2" spacers give approximately 1" between the rear tires.

Traction is *alot* better and tire noise is definitely tolerable (they are mud terrains). I cranked the front torsion bars nearly all the way up and there are no clearance issues at all. Didn't have to trim the front air dam or zip tie a thing. The tires are 3" taller than stock so the truck sits about 1.5" taller now -- much better ground clearance.

Joe where did you get the spacers at and how much were they?

My local tire store ordered them for me from an outfit in California for $100 each -- not sure where from. Otherwise I would have gone with http://www.wheeladapter.com/ for $140 each. They look identical to the ones pictured there -- possibly one and the same, but the tire store gets them cheaper?

That looks sweet! I think I here Alcoa calling your name!:ro)

Looks nice, aggressive tires rule..

Michigana_Joe2,

Did you use the stock wheels or are they aftermarket?

This is almost exactly what I would like to do to my truck.

Do you carry or pull large loads with your truck?

Nice setup.

Photo.

Thanks guys. Some aftermarket wheels would be nice. Just running the stockers now. The guy at the tire store has tested the spacers on few of his buddies running Fords and Dodges. One of the Dodge guys routinely hauls loads (industrial molds) that cause the bed of his truck to hit the cab. He has done this for over 150,000 miles w/ spacers. I don't ever plan on hauling anything close that. Just an enclosed car hauler w/ bikes, atvs, snowmobiles, etc.

Your dually looks mean!

Joe,
That truck is very cool. :cool: One question though, isn't all the weight on the lug studs instead of the hub? I thought this was a no no. Whada ya think?
JP

The spacers are "hub centric", but are still likely substantially weaker than stock. The question is how much weaker. Would I do what the guy with the Dodge does -- no way, not even with his truck. I do believe they will be strong enough for any load my truck will see. The inside rears are firmly mounted and all that are needed for any loads that I haul. The studs holding the outside rears on are likely the weakest link. While the outside wheel no doubt creates leverage on the inside studs I do think that the outside studs would likely fail (or pull out of the spacer) before the inside ones would break.

Time will tell if they are strong enough, but I feel pretty comfortable knowing that others have pushed them far more than I ever will.

In addition, look at your front hubs -- not all that different than dual wheel spacers if you ask me.

Lug nuts provide a friction force and do not carry a perpendicular load. When I worked for an industrial clutch company we could carry massive amounts of torque in a gear or sprocket connected to a clutch with relatively small fasteners. Never a problem but if even one bolt of four loosened...ping...they sheared.

The added length may lower his capacity due to other leverage issues extending the tires but even non hub centric wheels are fine. It is more critical to be properly torqued and double check more often.

Besides the kicka$$ looks compensate!!!!!

Do you have a side and front pic of the truck? Looks great, btw...

Wow And I Was Going To Run 265/75/r16 And Was Worried About The Bed Hitting The Tires But I See That Its Not Even An Issue Now. Great Looking Truck Can I See Some Side Picts Thanks