2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 8800 GVW 4X4 Right Front Wheel Spacer????

[Hollywud]

Hello TDR...



While I'm still on the topic of wheels, does anyone know why all 8800 GVW 4X4 vehicles have a factory installed spacer behind the right front wheel?



Thanks in advance,



jon

 

[Groover]

wheel spacer

I understand it is a DC fix to help solve brake pull issues. Never had any brake pull problems. I took mine out and can't tell the difference. My spacer still hangs on a nail in the barn. What for I don't know.



Hope this answers your question.

 

[Hollywud]

Interesting

Groover...



Thanks for the reply... ... talk about putting a band-aid on a possible design hack.



Maybe I'll try removing mine too..... see what happens.



jon

 

[IWeiny]

Where is said spacer?

You know I thought the spacer was between the hub and the knuckle but after reading this I am wondering if it is between the wheel and the rotor?



If so mine either got lost or I never had one?



If it is between the hub and the knuckle then I have one on both sides! Oh well since going to the EGR brakes I don't have a pull problem so I am not going to take anything apart but I am curious...



Thanks,

 

[Hollywud]

The spacer I'm referring to is a "wheel spacer"... it is between the rotor and wheel. The other spacers are currently installed on my rig also... . just finishing up an entire front end rebuild.



I working on the EGR front brake set-up right now... ... the weekend will be for the EGR disc conversion. Hopefully it'll go smoothly (unlike much of the rest of my project).



jon

 

[mediccummin]

Not here either

I never had one either, not sure why some got it and some did'nt.

 

[IWeiny]

Thanks, I would be interested in how the rear brakes go. I too went through the rotor upgrade hell in the front.

 

[Hollywud]

Rear Disc Conversion

Sure will... . I'll probably start a new post.



Stay tuned...



jon

 

[Cooker]

My friends 98 has this spacer.

 

[jjohannessen]

My '99 has the spacer left there because i think DC will void my warranty if i remove it

 

[T-Bone]

My 1997 has the spacer. I have the oem alloys and get a rub on hard lock when turning left. I do not have the rub on hard lock when turning right. Maybe I should add one on the left side? They might be good for something.

T-Bone

 

[lmills]

2001. 5 no spacer here.