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    I am considering wheel spacers for the rear of my Suburban. I've looked around, and seen very little in the way of any feedback from those who have used them. What i would like to know from those who have used them or seen them used is:

    1. What size did you use?
    2. Material (Aluminum or Steel)?
    3. Wheel spacing (1, 1.5, 2, or 3")?
    4. Experiences driving?
    5. Experiences towing?

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    Put them on (2" Billit aluminum) a few years ago.Noticeable improvement in cornering and ride. Also eliminated people from telling me I was offtracking when they were following.
    One of the best improvements for the money I have done for the truck. I retorqued them once and have never had a problem. Hope this is helpful.
    Dave
    99 sub 2500, 326,000mi, 4:10, 265-75-16 rubber, remote Dtech fsd and turbo master from Heath Isspro pyrometer and boost gauge-Kennedy, 1.94 TDCO, 3" custom bent exh.
    07 Suburban,08 LMM, Allison 6 speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave NY View Post
    Put them on (2" Billit aluminum) a few years ago.Noticeable improvement in cornering and ride. Also eliminated people from telling me I was offtracking when they were following.
    One of the best improvements for the money I have done for the truck. I retorqued them once and have never had a problem. Hope this is helpful.
    Dave

    Definitely helps.

    Where did you get yours from?

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    I also put on 2" spacers. It makes a very nice improvement to wheel and tire appearance and the appearance of the truck. Looks good with 285/75's and OE steel rims. It might not make as big a difference with bigger tires or more offset rims???

    I can't really tell any ride, cornering, or performance difference. I have towed pretty decent weight with them and they seem to have held up fine but I haven't taken tires off and on enough to tell if they will stand up to over zealous impact gun usage and do worry about that.

    I can't remember who I bought them from; some older guy Ed or Frank ??? from a link on here or the place. I have seen a wide variety of price so do shop around.

    I wish I did not have to run them as I like the hub centric fit of the OE wheels better than the lug centric spacer. I dream about one day trying to switch to daully hubs and axles and do a rear disc conversion. That would be my preffered setup I think.

    Only little issue I had was a little rust and dirt on the hub which made the fit tight I had to wire brush it off and clean well to get the spacers to seat correctly.
    97 5spd K2500 Ext Cab short Bed ~160K miles.
    TM, 3" downpipe & 4" exhaust, remote FSD, remote oilfilter, Gauges: EGT, Boost, Fuel Pressure, B&W Gooseneck Turnover ball, Prodigy Brake Controller. Hi-Temp Hydraulic Oil Cooler Lines.

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    I picked mine off of ebay. Then about $77.00, now I saw them at $89.00. I searched GMC 8 lug 2 in. wheel spacer. They come with lugnuts.
    I am curious as to your results and opinion if you install them.
    Dave
    Last edited by DaveNY; 03-23-2008 at 19:00.
    99 sub 2500, 326,000mi, 4:10, 265-75-16 rubber, remote Dtech fsd and turbo master from Heath Isspro pyrometer and boost gauge-Kennedy, 1.94 TDCO, 3" custom bent exh.
    07 Suburban,08 LMM, Allison 6 speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave NY View Post
    I am curious as to your results and opinion if you install them.
    Dave
    I'll let you know my results.

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave NY View Post
    I am curious as to your results and opinion if you install them.
    Dave
    Installed. Definitely stabler, as it doesn't wiggle left to right as much. Haven't towed yet, but we'll see.

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