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Question about gap with tires and UCAs

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Ebeast, May 2, 2021.

  1. May 5, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    2mchfun

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    Google failed wheel spacers then click images and examples are abundant!
     
  2. May 5, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    I've seen many wheel spacer failure stories before. Can you call them all "factual"? I doubt it because who knows the details behind each installation, supplier, abuse, etc. Do you have a specific example where you know a high quality wheel spacer/suspension has failed on a Tundra when installed correctly?
     
  3. May 5, 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    Fact is, you just want to be a nuisance and waste my time. Not happening!
     
  4. May 5, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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    You're the one stating we need to be sharing facts. I'm just asking specifically for these facts. It's clear you don't have any.

    Peace-out.
     
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  5. May 5, 2021 at 1:38 PM
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    On the topic of spacers, when you install them your rotors no longer are "free floating". If they are off by any fraction of a degree from truly plumb and straight when you torque down the spacers, you will eventually notice pulsing from your brakes over time because the rotor is not interfacing evenly with your brake pads when braking.
     
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  6. May 5, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    whoa this backfired. I thank everyone for your help. I think I'm just going to keep it how it is for the time being. the goal is to get new wheels eventually in a year or so.
     
  7. May 5, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    Thank you!
     
  8. May 5, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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    Also to answer your question in the original post - you're fine with that gap. My first set of tires were 315's on rock warriors which were within a quarter pinky diameter of the uca and i had no issues.
     
  9. May 5, 2021 at 1:47 PM
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    Perfect that is what im looking for. so far i can tell its been just fine. when i saw it at first i was like, "well shit, i guess i need new wheels or UCA's".
     
  10. May 5, 2021 at 6:05 PM
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    Listen man. This isn’t NASA. Anything on your truck can fail. That doesn’t mean it’s likely too.

    I think it’s safe for us to say that if you’re using quality spacers, installed correctly, you are going to be just fine.

    No need to ruffle feathers just to stroke your ego.

    Nobody is spreading misinformation. Have people had spacers break? Yeah. Have people also broken all kinds of OEM gear? You bet. Just because it’s possible that it could break doesn’t mean we’re spreading misinformation saying people will be fine if they choose a quality product and install them correctly.

    Sorry for the rant but you’re being a hardo for no reason.
     
  11. May 5, 2021 at 6:17 PM
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    I run spacers on my truck. OEM tires and wheels. It doesn’t bother me at all. Anything can break, anything not torqued properly can fail. I torque all my own stuff i know it is correct

    I’ll bet spacers put a lot less pressure on my setup than 37 inch tires
     
  12. May 5, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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  13. Oct 1, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    Ebeast, I just put a 3.5" Ironman Stage 2 Lift on my 2021 SR5 Trail Edition. The forum's Tire and Wheel guide says no trimming needed for a 285/75/18 tire (35"). What they didn't count on, was how robust the UCA's are in the Ironman package. Full turn into the well results in tires impacting UCA's. I am looking at feasibility of the wheel spacer to alleviate the problem. The truck came with the OEM alloy wheel package and I've had two different locations (Discount Tire) try to swap a set of new wheels for the OEM alloys. I did add 11 pounds per tire (Nitto Ridge Grapplers) when I made the change. How has it turned out for you so far with the spacers? I do very little off-roading, but want to have the capability to get deep off-road if needed. Mostly highway and city driving. Any recommendations on spacers? Best quality and durability?
     
  14. Oct 1, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    BORA or Spidertrax spacers. I run 1” BORAs with no problems or stud trimming needed on both the Toyota Off Road and BBS Pro wheels. Best of luck.
     
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  18. Oct 1, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    hi and welcome to the forum! Unfortunately I’m still using the factory UCA’s with my current build as I’m only about 2.5 inch lift in the front. I’m sure there are tons of suggestions on here and mostly see people running the bora 1” - 1.25 inch spacers. Although I have heard that depending on the wheels that you may have to do some stud trimming for the 1” spacers but I wouldn’t know for sure. Good luck!
     
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    No trimming needed on the 1” BORA spacers as long as the wheels have pockets as on OEM wheels. See pics above. The bolts extend about 1/8” beyond the spacer on the rear hub but the wheel pockets will accommodate this without any touching. Of course, there is no stud length protruding on the 1.25” spacers. See pic below.
    E3F55F77-0482-47CB-8E31-2B4DC56DAF4D.jpg
     
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    Here are a few pics. The one with the close up of the coilover and UCA you can see where there's tire rubber impacting the UCA.
     
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    Any plans to correct?
     
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    Yes, doing research on spacers. I prefer to keep the stock wheels, but trying to find the best/safest option. I had some 1.5" spacers on my 2015 JK and never had a problem, but that was a lot lighter than the Tundra. It seems there's two schools of thought. I followed the Forum Guide on Tire size relative to lift and got exactly what the guide said (for no trimming required), but I found out that Ironman UCA is a little bit too big for those tires.
     
  23. Oct 3, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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    I get it. Considering +40 offset rims here. Think I would be fine with an extra 20mm.
     
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    Without totally highjacking this thread, I'm curious about your experience with the ride quality of the IronMan 3.5" setup?
     
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    This makes no sense. What do you think happens when you torque down the wheel without spacers? Same difference. The spacers are hub-centric just like the wheels.
     
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    Were you actually rubbing or did you just dislike the tiny clearance?
     

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