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Rear tire spacing
They stick out just under 2 inches (measuring from the top of the wheel well on the rear fender), and there is right at an inch in between the 2 back tires. The inside tire has about 3/4 inch in between it and the rear leaf springs. Some guys are putting a half inch spacer on the inside, but I think it sticks out too much and I haven't had any issues so far when towing or loaded down.
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They stick out just under 2 inches (measuring from the top of the wheel well on the rear fender), and there is right at an inch in between the 2 back tires. The inside tire has about 3/4 inch in between it and the rear leaf springs. Some guys are putting a half inch spacer on the inside, but I think it sticks out too much and I haven't had any issues so far when towing or loaded down.
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They stick out just under 2 inches (measuring from the top of the wheel well on the rear fender), and there is right at an inch in between the 2 back tires. The inside tire has about 3/4 inch in between it and the rear leaf springs. Some guys are putting a half inch spacer on the inside, but I think it sticks out too much and I haven't had any issues so far when towing or loaded down.
Nice truck! First time Ive seen the machined rockstars. I like em.
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I put spacers on my last dually, which was a Ford. I had to drill the outside Alcoa rims slightly to accomodate the larger studs of the spacer, drill bit was included with the spacer purchase. In the end I wished I hadn't done the spacers as it presented headaches when I rotated my tires. I even had some tire shops refuse to work on my truck due to the spacers. This was in Austin, Tx by the way. Just wound up being more trouble than it was worth. Just my experience though.
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I wish i had a picture of a guy here in town, he's got a dually mega cab, 6" lift 37-12.50-17. He told me a 2" spacer, deflated outside, 2 guys push on the tire while one guy tightens it down. Re-inflate and good to go. He says his ford dually same set up gave him no problems... I have no clue to this statement. Truck does look very good!!
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