Wheel Spacer question for the Migo

Started by *FFC*, July 29, 2006, 09:36:23 AM

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*FFC*

Hey ya'll how's it goin? Well I gotta get spacers for the Migo in order to keep the tires from rubbing on the shock hoops, so I was wondering if I could get some opinions on the matter.   I was thinking of going 2" and 3", but I can't decide where to put the 2"'s and where to put the 3's.  So, why not go 3" all around? I have yota axles front and rear now, and the rear is not the IFS rear.  Any good reason why I shouldn't go 3" spacers all around?

And if you recommend using both 2 and 3's... which should go where?

Thanks :beerchug:
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MR_DIY

just remember the wider the spacer.... the less you can turn.  I'd do as little as needed.

also- I would recommend having your front end about 1" wider than your rear... that way you know you can clear something w/o hitting the rear body and backing out. jmo
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Rocksurfer

The non IFS rear axle is no wider than the front so go with the same size 360*, keep them as small as possible or you may find you hit the outside fenders and they will be easier on your seals and bearings.
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*FFC*

Thanks.... any other ideas? I have to get the wider spacers as far as I can tell because I'd rather not snap my shocks when I flex in the front.  I need the spacers to keep the tires away from the shocks/hoops.  And cuz the Migo is originally wider than a toyota, so if I go with 3" spacers I"ll be about 1" wider than the Amigo was stock :hammer:
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Rocksurfer

I hated that, I  was always rubbing the paint off my towers, if the 3" only makes you 1" over stock that would be fine as long as you don't have some wild offset on the rims.
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Quote from: Rocksurfer on July 29, 2006, 10:34:48 AM
I hated that, I  was always rubbing the paint off my towers, if the 3" only makes you 1" over stock that would be fine as long as you don't have some wild offset on the rims.

2.5" backspacing :headscratch:
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Rocksurfer

As long as you currently have ample fender clearance under full compression you should be Ok, but if you are close you may have to break out the sawzall.
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Willy Mammoth

The more spacer you use the farther the tires will move front and back when you turn. Also the more strain you put on the stearing componets as well as bearings and spindles.

Can't you just move the shock hoops?
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2.5" backspacing with 3" spacers.... doesnt htat equate to -.5" backspacing?   :nerv: :scared:
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I went 2" spacers when I had toyota axles and loved the wider stance.. made the truck much more stable but I had to cut the kick panels back alot so they didn't rub.
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Quote from: Shamb on July 29, 2006, 03:28:51 PM
I went 2" spacers when I had toyota axles and loved the wider stance.. made the truck much more stable but I had to cut the kick panels back alot so they didn't rub.

Yea, and she has already done that. Need to move the axle forward and who needs shocks anyway  :_oops:
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Quote from: Willy Mammoth on July 29, 2006, 02:04:31 PM
The more spacer you use the farther the tires will move front and back when you turn. Also the more strain you put on the stearing componets as well as bearings and spindles.

Can't you just move the shock hoops?

I don't really have much room left for moving the shock hoops they're already almost straight up and down :disturbed: I understand the strain on the steering components, but at least I've narrowed it down to hi-steer and still an Isuzu steering box...

I deffinately need the tires out more.  I plan to go with an IFS rear soon, but not quite yet, I got too much to do for the roundup.  So, until then, I need spacers so that I can save my shocks (it's really hard wheelin with a cable clutch that's burnt to hell and back, with leafs and no shocks :thud: ) and so that I can have a bit more stability on the trail as far as width :greengrin:

Thank you guys for your advice :smooch: Greatly appreciated
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Willy Mammoth

When you gonna do a 3RZ swap so you can get a toyota trans in that thing?
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I'm going yota JUST so I can buy from Marlin more.

*quote*-  goes to show that a ramp hero doesn't always have what it takes to be a trail hero as well.

*FFC*

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on July 30, 2006, 04:52:48 AM
When you gonna do a 3RZ swap so you can get a toyota trans in that thing?

Prolly starting after MCR6 I'll get serious bout an engine... depends on when this one goes :disturbed: I wanna wheel it a little before I make it a garage queen again :gap:

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*FFC*

Quote from: MR_DIY on July 30, 2006, 06:08:47 AM
start over with fullwidth axles  :yupyup:

:nope: I'm keepin yotas for awhile... Wanna beef them up with cromos and then some :gap:
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*FFC*

Any brand recommendations? I'm hoping to get em in before the roundup but I'm tryin to find some inexpensive ones that'll do the trick.... I'm thinkin 3's all around
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Rocksurfer

GO HERE FOR GOOD SPACERS, this guy has them. You won't find them cheap but they are worth every penny.

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*FFC*

:rofl: I knew you'd do that.  Yeah I totally agree they're worth every penny, however right now I'm tryin to find any that'll work.  I can't afford them new before the roundup :down: :rivers:
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Quote from: Infernal on August 02, 2006, 11:48:05 PM
FFC,doesen't Marlin sell them?.

I already smacked her around for that one.

Quote from: Rocksurfer on August 02, 2006, 11:15:01 PM
GO HERE FOR GOOD SPACERS, this guy has them. You won't find them cheap but they are worth every penny.



If you follow this link it takes you here. :rofl:
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Quote from: Infernal on August 02, 2006, 11:48:05 PM
FFC,doesen't Marlin sell them?.

Yes, but I can't afford the $240 + shipping right now :down: Unless my boat sells before then :disturbed:
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Quote from: FordFreakChik on August 03, 2006, 10:34:29 AM
Yes, but I can't afford the $240 + shipping right now :down: Unless my boat sells before then :disturbed:

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Quote from: Rocksurfer on August 03, 2006, 10:37:06 AM
Don't sell Grandpa's boat!

Thanks yer makin it so much easier for me :slap: I have too many projects right now and I'm gettin an earful from my family bout all my projects-bike, boat1, boat2, Migo, Ford, Honda, and my tools :shake: I gotta let something go :down:
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