wheel spacers

[chevyguy82]

I am not really sure if this is the right place for this question but hopefully someone can help me out. I finally got my lift done on my 1979 CJ5 with narrow track axles and got some tires given to me the only problem i am having is the tires rub a bit. I am thinking bout making my own wheel spacers as i am a machinist. My question is does anyone know the ID and OD dia of most spacers i know my bolt pattern is 5x5.5. I am planning on doin the style with the press in studs on the spacer and my regular stud bolt the spacer to the rotor. Any help would be greatly appricated.

 

[BusaDave9]

Making your own wheel spacers? Sounds kinda scary but if you are machinist and feel confidant.
For the inside diameter Check the diameter of the front hubs. That should be the inside diameter. The rear axle flanges may or may not have a ridge with the same diameter depending on if they are OEM or one piece.
The outside diameter is less important unless its so big it hits the inside of the wheel (unlikely)

 

[thiswontbetooexpensive]

Making your own wheel spacers? Sounds kinda scary but if you are machinist and feel confidant.
For the inside diameter Check the diameter of the front hubs. That should be the inside diameter. The rear axle flanges may or may not have a ridge with the same diameter depending on if they are OEM or one piece.
The outside diameter is less important unless its so big it hits the inside of the wheel (unlikely)

I agree with all of what BusaDave9 has said. I would also add to make sure you can source good, quality studs for this task. All you have keeping the rubber on the road are those studs!

 

[chevyguy82]

I got grade 8 studs already. Im thinkin of making them billet alum. I have machined engine plates and adapters and i have full excess to cnc mills and lathes. i can do it cheaper than buying ones and the ones i have seen on ebay im not sure off.

 

[DHugg]

I got grade 8 studs already. Im thinkin of making them billet alum. I have machined engine plates and adapters and i have full excess to cnc mills and lathes. i can do it cheaper than buying ones and the ones i have seen on ebay im not sure off.

Here are 2 pics of the wheel extenders on my '80 CJ7 with 35X12.5 swampers. I'd rather have something stronger, but that idea takes me to a different axle, and I'm not ready yet to go there.

 

[dauntless89]

I actually have my spacers off right now for some front axle work. I'll get you dimensions if you still want them.

 

[chevyguy82]

Dauntless Buick 225 V6 thanks but i already made mine and had then out and runnin on the rocks at school this past weekend. I just measured up the hub and built them off that. I appricate the help. Ill have to post some pics of them when i get a chance they look just like normal ones. I would like to find a place around here to get them anadized tho.

 

[BusaDave9]

Ill have to post some pics of them when i get a chance they look just like normal ones. I would like to find a place around here to get them anadized tho.

Yes please do post them. I don't know if very many members can make them but I'm still interested.

 

[chevyguy82]

Here ya go the ones i made at work so far so good when and played pretty hard couple weekends ago and broke a leaf on my springs but the spacers held up gonna see how they do the 18th at a local off road club event and then goin up to the dunes in michigan memorial day weekend

 

[dauntless89]

Here ya go the ones i made at work so far so good when and played pretty hard couple weekends ago and broke a leaf on my springs but the spacers held up gonna see how they do the 18th at a local off road club event and then goin up to the dunes in michigan memorial day weekend

Looks just like mine, except shiny!

Good job man. 6061?

 

[chevyguy82]

Ya 6061 and thank you I wanna get them anadized