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Old 03-25-2009, 09:03 AM
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what do you think are better spacers alloy or steel, i know alloy wheigt allot less but are they as strong as steel????
whould 1.25'' spacer will do to not rubb whith 33's-12.50-17????
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My Spidertrax are Alloy and have worked great for 2 years and still going. It will depend on your lift if 33s rub.
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alloy seems to be way stronger nowadays... stell is always good, but for my money, i'd go with spidertraxx
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How is the weight difference between the two?
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Aluminum alloy is stronger and lighter.
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Alloy here. Spidertrax is the way to go. Don't risk you safety with the cheaper steel spacers, the only thing good about them is the price. I am running 1.5" spidertrax, they are easy to install and they have been issue free for over 10k miles.



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