What did you do to your Ranger today?

[JoeDirt03]

I've never personally ran spacers, but a 0.5" spacer would translate to a considerable number of threads lost.
If you go that route, make sure to pick up some extended studs to go with, so your wheel and tires won't fall off driving down the road or trail.

That is what the different lug nuts are for. They are extended to maintain correct contact with the studs. I've just never seen these type or spacers before.

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[pickettf3nce]

That is what the different lug nuts are for. They are extended to maintain correct contact with the studs. I've just never seen these type or spacers before.

Joe - I'm not trying to be condescending, but I believe you may have misconstrued the purpose of the "different lugs" mentioned above. The factory wheel studs are designed with just enough length to allow proper thread engagement for the lug nuts with the original wheel setup. By adding a spacer, you're effectively pushing the wheel face outward, which reduces the available thread engagement. If the lug nuts can’t fully thread onto the studs, at least 6-8 full turns for most vehicles (Wheel Adapters USA cites 7 full 360' turns), you risk them loosening under load or vibration.

While those lug nuts are physically longer and marketed as extended, they don't actually provide more thread engagement on the stud itself. They just have a longer outer body. The internal threads will stop at the same point, meaning they won't compensate for the reduced stud length when using that .5" spacer. Looking at a side-by-side comparison of the lug nuts, they appear to extend (at most) a few more millimeters into the wheel's face.

Additionally - make sure you purchase the correct shank type and shape for your lug nuts. Depending on if you're using the OEM or aftermarket wheels.

Edit: Also, the site you listed, mentions extended studs may be required.

 

[JoeDirt03]

Joe - I'm not trying to be condescending, but I believe you may have misconstrued the purpose of the "different lugs" mentioned above. The factory wheel studs are designed with just enough length to allow proper thread engagement for the lug nuts with the original wheel setup. By adding a spacer, you're effectively pushing the wheel face outward, which reduces the available thread engagement. If the lug nuts can’t fully thread onto the studs, at least 6-8 full turns for most vehicles (Wheel Adapters USA cites 7 full 360' turns), you risk them loosening under load or vibration.

While those lug nuts are physically longer and marketed as extended, they don't actually provide more thread engagement on the stud itself. They just have a longer outer body. The internal threads will stop at the same point, meaning they won't compensate for the reduced stud length when using that .5" spacer. Looking at a side-by-side comparison of the lug nuts, they appear to extend (at most) a few more millimeters into the wheel's face.

Additionally - make sure you purchase the correct shank type and shape for your lug nuts. Depending on if you're using the OEM or aftermarket wheels.

Edit: Also, the site you listed, mentions extended studs may be required.

You're totally right, I definitely didn't read into them completely. I saw the title and ran with it, but what you are saying makes sense. Not sure how I ran across these but I haven't seen many people talk about them. Ultimately I'm just gonna get new wheels when the time comes.

 

[Zach@granger]

Before:

After:

Replaced Step Pad and Repainted RH Bumper (Piece)
I think if the damage was caused from (Truck-Stuff) working I could have just left it alone but my mind would not let me forget it.
Refresh; Minor skin rash from (Place in Park) rollback into a concrete pole.

All in $500, I did the labor, but had a shop shoot the paint (off truck), I had tried touch up paint had it pretty much hidden, decided that the Step Pad would be easier to replace vs repair and the Step Pad has to be removed to remove the Bumper End Caps anyway, might as well go all the way with it and pull the end cap and let a shop paint it. (Paint Gun & Booth)

Very nice job!

 

[23HRPXL]

New tires. At 28k mi the factory Bridgestones had 1/4" of tread left. Trying out Cooper Pro Control.

 

[RangerDanger617]

Got the BuiltRight Industries MOLLE panels mounted over the weekend. Still have to figure out how I want the clamps set up.

 

[JoeDirt03]

Market place strikes again. 400 bucks for a set of clean sasquatch wheels! Gonna but some 265/70R17 somethings on it this week. No lift yet so I'll have to be careful at full lock. How important is it to change the tire size in the ECU? Will it only effect the speedo or will it mess with other more important things?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Market place strikes again. 400 bucks for a set of clean sasquatch wheels! Gonna but some 265/70R17 somethings on it this week. No lift yet so I'll have to be careful at full lock. How important is it to change the tire size in the ECU? Will it only effect the speedo or will it mess with other more important things?

If your speed is off, the odometer will be off too. Meaning each physical mile driven will read wrong on your truck.

 

[jflogerzi]

Installed my Tonneau Cover thats been sitting in my garage for a month. Instructions were not great but now that I have done it, could do this again in my sleep. For 1K with the ability to add bars later on it's a solid setup. Much better than the tri folds and looks the part for sure. Pretty solid construction. Need to do some minor adjustments but was to tired last night.

 

[MXGOLF]

I gave Lucille a bath and good interior cleaning. It was totally sunny when I started but then started misting for about an hour when I finished. Oh well this is Oregon we welcome any rain we can get anymore. It saves me watering my yard and flowers. Lucille with my new flag pole

 

[JoeDirt03]

Wheels are on and I must say they look damn good. Surprisingly the tire only just kisses the crash bars at full lock.

 

[Regnar]

After reading wayyy too many tire size and wheel threads, I installed a new set of wheels and tires today.

Method MR 703 - 17 x 8.5 +35 offset

BFG KO2 265/70/17 LT load range C

I have stock FX4 suspension, and I had the slightest rub on the drivers side at full lock in reverse. I loosened and nudged the crash bars forward, and no more rub.

Now time to save for more mods ?

 

[JoeDirt03]

After reading wayyy too many tire size and wheel threads, I installed a new set of wheels and tires today.

Method MR 703 - 17 x 8.5 +35 offset

BFG KO2 265/70/17 LT load range C

I have stock FX4 suspension, and I had the slightest rub on the drivers side at full lock in reverse. I loosened and nudged the crash bars forward, and no more rub.

Now time to save for more mods ?

Funny coincidence, those are the same specs on both the wheels and tires I installed today.

 

[Regnar]

Funny coincidence, those are the same specs on both the wheels and tires I installed today.

Hell yeah - yours look great!

 

[Ibanezbass671]

Added JDG Wireless Carplay adapter.
Gone are the days of using your cables for Apple Carplay.....

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