Wheel Spacers

1700camaro · 09-07-2024, 07:54 PM

I was mocking up our new double beadlock wheels today. I ran into an issue of the rebound adjuster knob hitting the beadlock bolt heads. These are AFCO double adjustable shocks mounted in the factory locations. I have clearance if I remove the knob but wish to have it on.

I'm debating on using Baer Brakes wheel spacers .250 thick. I'm not big on using spacers. Plus, I'm running 5/8" studs & would have to drill the stud holes to the proper dia.

Anybody have any ideas or different solutions to this issue?

Mike Gray · 09-07-2024, 11:22 PM

Billet spacers, plenty of them at Summit.

1700camaro · 09-08-2024, 12:01 AM

The Baer Brakes spacers were billet also.

Below is what Billet Specialties states about their spacer.

"Installation may require longer wheel studs. Fits wheel sizes 15 x 3.5 through 15 x10 in. Not for use with 5/8 in. race-type studs."

james schaechter · 09-08-2024, 02:01 AM

We make them at TBM

https://tbmbrakes.com/products/1-4-t...-8-stud-by-tbm

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1700camaro

I was mocking up our new double beadlock wheels today. I ran into an issue of the rebound adjuster knob hitting the beadlock bolt heads. These are AFCO double adjustable shocks mounted in the factory locations. I have clearance if I remove the knob but wish to have it on.

I'm debating on using Baer Brakes wheel spacers .250 thick. I'm not big on using spacers. Plus, I'm running 5/8" studs & would have to drill the stud holes to the proper dia.

Anybody have any ideas or different solutions to this issue?

1700camaro · 09-08-2024, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james schaechter

We make them at TBM

https://tbmbrakes.com/products/1-4-t...-8-stud-by-tbm

Thank-You!

curtis reed · 09-09-2024, 07:55 AM

Can't you run those shocks upside down? Would that give you the clearance you need?

1700camaro · 09-09-2024, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by curtis reed

Can't you run those shocks upside down? Would that give you the clearance you need?

The shocks are mounted in the original factory locations. The link shows the shocks I'm using & the configuration.

https://proshop.summitracing.com/parts/afc-3870r-2

Mike Pearson · 09-09-2024, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1700camaro

The shocks are mounted in the original factory locations. The link shows the shocks I'm using & the configuration.

https://proshop.summitracing.com/parts/afc-3870r-2

The shocks in that link you provided are front shocks for a gen one Camaro

1700camaro · 09-09-2024, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

The shocks in that link you provided are front shocks for a gen one Camaro

The shocks in the link have been mounted on the rear for many years. The AFCO catalog list them for the rear on 1970-1981 Camaro, our car is a 1980. I called them 1st before ordering. I also checked our shock boxes & they have that part # also.

Page 22 has the listing for applications in the link.

https://www.afcoracing.com/Userfiles...ag-low-res.pdf

1700camaro · 09-13-2024, 07:40 PM

We received the TBM wheel spacers today, 2 pairs. My mistake when I placed the order!

I might return the other set & get a pair of .125 thick. I have to take some measurements to see if the thinner ones will work.

The spacers solve the problem of the shock adjustment shaft hitting on the beadlock ring bolt heads. I still don't have the room to run the adjuster knob on the shafts.

09-07-2024, 07:54 PM	#1
1700camaro Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 180 Likes: 47 Liked 109 Times in 58 Posts	Wheel Spacers I was mocking up our new double beadlock wheels today. I ran into an issue of the rebound adjuster knob hitting the beadlock bolt heads. These are AFCO double adjustable shocks mounted in the factory locations. I have clearance if I remove the knob but wish to have it on. I'm debating on using Baer Brakes wheel spacers .250 thick. I'm not big on using spacers. Plus, I'm running 5/8" studs & would have to drill the stud holes to the proper dia. Anybody have any ideas or different solutions to this issue?

09-07-2024, 11:22 PM	#2
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 558 Likes: 257 Liked 604 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Wheel Spacers Billet spacers, plenty of them at Summit. __________________ Mike 7570 A/SA

09-08-2024, 12:01 AM	#3
1700camaro Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 180 Likes: 47 Liked 109 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Wheel Spacers The Baer Brakes spacers were billet also. Below is what Billet Specialties states about their spacer. "Installation may require longer wheel studs. Fits wheel sizes 15 x 3.5 through 15 x10 in. Not for use with 5/8 in. race-type studs."

09-09-2024, 07:55 AM	#6
curtis reed Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kiefer, Ok. Posts: 154 Likes: 54 Liked 103 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Wheel Spacers Can't you run those shocks upside down? Would that give you the clearance you need?

09-13-2024, 07:40 PM	#10
1700camaro Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 180 Likes: 47 Liked 109 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Wheel Spacers We received the TBM wheel spacers today, 2 pairs. My mistake when I placed the order! I might return the other set & get a pair of .125 thick. I have to take some measurements to see if the thinner ones will work. The spacers solve the problem of the shock adjustment shaft hitting on the beadlock ring bolt heads. I still don't have the room to run the adjuster knob on the shafts.