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Old 04-18-2017, 08:32 PM   #1
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wheel spacing on my 72 k5 blazer

hello im contemplating on weather to use wheel spacers on my blazer. i have been asking a round and some people say its not good for the truck... if not does anyone know what else i can do to it. om at least trying to get 2 inches or 3 of width on it....
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Old 04-19-2017, 01:15 PM   #2
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Re: wheel spacing on my 72 k5 blazer

What's your purpose in adding the width?

Wheel spacers add strain on the bearings and other components. I wouldn't recommend using them.
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Old 04-19-2017, 01:27 PM   #3
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Re: wheel spacing on my 72 k5 blazer

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What's your purpose in adding the width?

Wheel spacers add strain on the bearings and other components. I wouldn't recommend using them.
i just would want to have some with on my tires n wheel spacers were the most common thing i could find
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Old 04-19-2017, 04:18 PM   #4
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Re: wheel spacing on my 72 k5 blazer

There's a conversation on this that was started last week. Should answer some questions for you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735454
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