Uhhhh....that's a little bit overboard on the spacer. But hey, it's your
vehicle.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:23 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: Backspacing
> At a 140MPH (18X9 295x35ZR) I didn't noticed any problems on a 2"inch
spacer
> from Ferd version. But I liked the wide track feeling and aggressive
look.
> This was stock from the factory.
>
> ----------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> Tel: (760) 725-2296
> stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> mailto:Saint1958@home.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 8:09 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Backspacing
>
> I ran into this problem with the Fabtech kit.
>
> The factory backspacing on the 15x8 rims is 5.5". You can run no more
than
> 3.75" with the Fabtech kit. (I had to purchase a new set of rims on an
> emergency basis when we noticed the "disclaimer"...on the last page in the
> instruction manual.)
>
> Don't run the spacers...3/4" is the thickest you want to run on your rims.
> Anything more puts excess stress on the lug bolts.
>
> - Bernd
> (Running the Fabtech 3" kit for one year now)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DYoder@markeys.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:04 AM
> Subject: DML: Backspacing
>
>
> >
> > Does any one know what the backspacing is on the 15X8 wheels?
> >
> > And if its not enough for a fabtech lift what about wheels spacers 1" ,
> > 1.5", 2" ?
> >
> > Are they safe?
> >
> > david
> >
> >
> >
>
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