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?

Re: Wheel Spacers
 

Billet spacers, plenty of them at Summit.

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."

Re: Wheel Spacers
 

We make them at TBM

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

Re: Wheel Spacers
 

Thank-You!

Re: Wheel Spacers
 

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

Re: Wheel Spacers
 

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

Re: Wheel Spacers
 

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

Re: Wheel Spacers
 

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

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.