R.G.P Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hi All, I have a question about fitting wheel spacers to drum braked rear axle? Is it possible? It was my understanding that you couldn't fit alloy wheels due to the heat produced from the drum, so presumably the alloy wheel spacer wouldn't fare any better? the reason for fitting spacers is that the previuos owner of the truck fitted some LARGE wheels, but they rub on the radius arms. I don't have the cash at the moment for new wheels and tyres so a cheaper fix is to fit spacers for just now. Thank you in advance, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Wind the lock stops out a bit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.G.P Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks, but I've tried that. The wheels are 285/75 or 285/65 I can't remember which so they are quite wide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 The problems with alloy wheels are due to the physical size of the drive flanges which are too big for the alloy to fit over rather than heat issues. So there are no issues with fitting spacers HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 The problems with alloy wheels are due to the physical size of the drive flanges which are too big for the alloy to fit over rather than heat issues. So there are no issues with fitting spacers HTH Mo I agree with Mo, the problem was only on the front axle. The inner diameter of the alloy is too small and in the older models the stub axle was to long. I fitted spacers and it works 100%, actually 110%, because it improved my handling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.G.P Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks for that guys, that really helps! Smiles: Did you fit spacers then alloys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillis Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260624144517&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT would they do the front of a 1989 ,landrover 90 with disco alloys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 proper spacer are normally attached to the hub & the 'new' wheels use the studs on the spacer,like these those you have linked to, will just be sandwiched between hub/wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crclifford Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Phillis, I have just fitted some alloys to my 1989 90. I used 30mm alloy spacers (from rakeway) but if you search on ebay for 30mm spacers then you'll find both alloy and steel spacers on there. up to you for your preference of what material to buy though! Alloy Steel 110 ones Just make sure that you get ones that fit your hubs!!! If axles are like mine (originals i think!!!) you'll need the types like the alloy ones above. HTH Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I think if you are fitting alloy wheels onto the spacers you really need the ones with a spigot in the middle to locate the wheel centre; otherwise there is nothing actually locating it - the nuts on LR alloys only clamp as the conical part is not used. OTOH steel wheels are located by the cones on the wheelnut - you'd get away without the spigot. There was a lot of problems on commercials about 30 years where people mixed up the 2 types and lost wheels. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks for that guys, that really helps! Smiles: Did you fit spacers then alloys? RGP, Yes, It bolts onto the hub and has its own studs. You then fit the alloy to the spacer. The steel rims also fit the spacers. I drove around with the steel rims and then switched to Alloys. I used a 30mm steel spacer. I also agree that the center lips is important to ensure the alloy is centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.G.P Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Thanks for the info guys, I'm fitting steel wheels so the centre lip shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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