Author Topic: Wheel Spacer question for the Migo (Read 5357 times)

*FFC* · « **on:** Jul 29, 2006, 09:36:23 AM »

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 $Beer Chug\'n$
FFC

MR_DIY · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 29, 2006, 09:47:54 AM »

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

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 29, 2006, 10:14:24 AM »

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.

*FFC* · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 29, 2006, 10:32:27 AM »

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

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 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.

*FFC* · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 29, 2006, 10:35:33 AM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jul 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

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 29, 2006, 10:39:26 AM »

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.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 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?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 29, 2006, 02:14:39 PM »

2.5" backspacing with 3" spacers.... doesnt htat equate to -.5" backspacing?

Shamb · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 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.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 29, 2006, 07:13:50 PM »

Quote from: Shamb on Jul 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

*FFC* · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 30, 2006, 01:06:20 AM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Jul 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

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

) and so that I can have a bit more stability on the trail as far as width

Thank you guys for your advice

Greatly appreciated

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 30, 2006, 04:52:48 AM »

When you gonna do a 3RZ swap so you can get a toyota trans in that thing?

MR_DIY · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 30, 2006, 06:08:47 AM »

start over with fullwidth axles

*FFC* · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 30, 2006, 11:40:01 AM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Jul 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

I wanna wheel it a little before I make it a garage queen again

*FFC* · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 30, 2006, 11:41:21 AM »

Quote from: MR_DIY on Jul 30, 2006, 06:08:47 AM

start over with fullwidth axles

I'm keepin yotas for awhile... Wanna beef them up with cromos and then some

*FFC* · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 11:06:55 PM »

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

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 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.

*FFC* · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 11:21:46 PM »

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 $I\'m Down$

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 11:31:38 PM »

In 99 I won a set from Allpro at the 4Runner Jamboree in Hungry Valley, I don't remember what I did with them though I have a feeling I gave them away since I had no use for them.

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 02, 2006, 11:48:05 PM »

FFC,doesen't Marlin sell them?.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 03, 2006, 10:27:25 AM »

Quote from: Infernal on Aug 02, 2006, 11:48:05 PM

FFC,doesen't Marlin sell them?.

I already smacked her around for that one.

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Aug 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.

*FFC* · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 03, 2006, 10:34:29 AM »

Quote from: Infernal on Aug 02, 2006, 11:48:05 PM

FFC,doesen't Marlin sell them?.

Yes, but I can't afford the $240 + shipping right now $I\'m Down$ Unless my boat sells before then

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 03, 2006, 10:37:06 AM »

Quote from: FordFreakChik on Aug 03, 2006, 10:34:29 AM

Yes, but I can't afford the $240 + shipping right now $I\'m Down$ Unless my boat sells before then

Don't sell Grandpa's boat!

*FFC* · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 03, 2006, 10:40:13 AM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Aug 03, 2006, 10:37:06 AM

Don't sell Grandpa's boat!

Thanks yer makin it so much easier for me

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

I gotta let something go $I\'m Down$

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