Re: Wheel sizes and hub spacers for '73-'87 P/U
The thin spacers that use your existing lugs, the reason they don't like to handle load is because every millimeter of space they take up is a millimeter less thread your lug nut is attached to. And if you're looking for an inch or so, this style will not work for you.
The second type that has it's own lug nuts doesn't like load because of two factors. First, because you need to clear the lugs, you're looking at much bigger spacers (2 inch minimum) which is a significant change on the stresses placed on your axle and components. Also, they're generally made of aluminum, softer than the hardened steel of your brake rotor.
But I also don't want to sound like "the sky is falling". You might be just fine, and I'm still willing to help find what you're looking for.
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