twoscooterz

[QUOTE=Invader;2050286]Hey there,
I only added the spacers to give the front end some lift. Chose 1.5 because I didn't want to look reverse-rake when loaded like would happen if I had leveled it (and not used air bags).

Aha - Thanks for clarifying! I'll stop worrying & just put the darn things on! I'll post a photo when done.

Thanks again!

Big Red 97'

Dont know how to post pics but i have a 97 with 3rd gens on it. Go to my cp and you can see it

Yellow Yota

I just put alloys from an '08 Big Horn on my 98. They still have the 265/70R17's on them, but I dig 'em. Much better looking than my old stocker steelies.

I measured the backspacing, and the 3rd gen's have 1.5 inches more than the 2nd gen's do. They do tuck the tires under the fenders, but I'm OK with it for the fender coverage. They keep more crud off of my truck and trailer than the old ones did.

I had no fitment issues or clearance problems.

Here's a pic, but sorry, I don't have one from the rear showing the difference in backspacing. I'll go get one and add it soon.



Here you go.....Just went out and took these for you guys.

Bookshelf

Do any wheel spacers need to be used to clear the brakes?

meangreen96

No the 17" wheels will clear the brakes easily.

Bookshelf

Thanks, how wide are they, 7"?

meangreen96

I believe all the rims for the 3rd gen trucks are 17" X 8". I have the unpolished aluminum versions and they are 8" wide.

- Craig

twoscooterz

Has anyone used spacers to push the rims out an inch or two? Any issues in doing that?

Yellow Yota

Spacers aren't the best idea for a street driven rig. I run them on my Toyota rock rig, but it's trail only.

If you're dead set on running a set, at leaast get a good quality set with good studs. Red lock-tite them on, and hope for the best. I doubt they're DOT approved, and remember, it's other people's lives at risk as well as your own.