Wheel Spacer Question.

[jahames7]

I need to get an honest opinion on whether or not wheel spacers can damage my TB in any way. I love the way they enhance the look of the car and make it look so menacing. Anyway i need to know if they can hurt my car before i call up ole Fred Goeske. Thanks guys.

[the roadie]

I'd ask Fred, since he's made thousands, and probably gets more real-world feedback than the dozen or so folks here who have spacers. Theoretically, they put more stress on the front hub bearings. And 6061 billet aluminum could break and fall off. But Fred has no reason to lie, and I submit he's the most expert spacer guy around.

Nothing in this world is without risk, but managing it is the challenge. I like your attitude. Call Fred.

[jahames7]

I understand what you're sayin about fred being the one to ask but he's not going to tell me what kind of damage it can cause.... thats like a guitar salesman tellin willy nelson that the strings on his brand of guitars might break. I appreciate your input. i just don't know if its worth the long term damage they may cause. I'm planning on having this TB for at least 5 more years.

[the roadie]

For me, not having spacers wasn't an option. Couldn't get the tires I needed for safe offroad ground clearance for the trails I wanted to run otherwise. So I'm waiting for something to break. Hoping nothing does, but prepared if breakage happens. Just a cost of taking the vehicle in harm's way and getting some utility out of it.

Surely you plan on having it for 5 years and budgeting for maintenance and mods and some fun along the way? Embrace failures, I advise. Learn from them, improve the vehicle, and then break something else next time. Your mileage may vary.