ON MY DRAGSTER I WAS LOOKING AT USING A GOODYEAR TIRE WITH ALMOST 22” SECTION WIDTH WHICH LEAVES ME WITH ONLY 1/2” CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FOUR LINK BAR. I DO NOT WANT THE TIRE TO RUB WHEN TURNING AND FEEL THAT A 1/2” SPACER WOULD GIVE THE DESIRED CLEARANCE. I HAVE NEVER LIKED USING SPACERS BUT WOULD LIKE TO GET OPINIONS ON THIS. I WOULD AT LEAST USE A QUALITY SPACER THAT FITS SNUG ON PROPER LENGTH 5/8” STUDS. AS I AM TYPING THIS I MAY CONTACT MARK WILLIAMS AND SEE WHAT ADVICE THEY GIVE. THANK IN ADVANCE
STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY 2017 QUICK-16 TRACK CHAMPION
April 18, 2018, 10:02 AM
BD104X
Personally if it only rubbed once in a while / slightly I'd just live with it rather than run spacers, but my last dragster had spacers on it for thousands of runs (7.50's) with no issues. Also, PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK, WE ARE ALL FRIENDS HERE AND THERE IS NO NEED TO SHOUT!
I have used the mark Williams spacers with zero issues, just don’t use cast aluminum ones
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April 18, 2018, 11:16 AM
SuperProRacer
I ran 1/2" spacers from Hawk Machine on my old Vega for years with no issue. Nice piece for the money($16). I think I had to drill mine out when I went to 5/8" studs, but they may have them available with the bigger holes.
Good fitting spacers will work just fine and not weaken it.
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April 18, 2018, 11:45 AM
CH.CRAFT
quote:
Originally posted by BD104X: Personally if it only rubbed once in a while / slightly I'd just live with it rather than run spacers, but my last dragster had spacers on it for thousands of runs (7.50's) with no issues. Also, PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK, WE ARE ALL FRIENDS HERE AND THERE IS NO NEED TO SHOUT!
NO OFFENCE INTENDED BILLY IT’S MY TRADEMARK A.C.A.T.T. PLUS I CAN READ IT A LITTLE BETTER.
THANKS GUYS FOR YOUR INPUT, I WILL LIKELY STAY WITH THE 19” SECTION WIDTH TIRES I HAVE BEEN USING, I JUST WISH THE SIDEWALLS WOULD LAST LONGER.
STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY 2017 QUICK-16 TRACK CHAMPION
April 18, 2018, 02:23 PM
Bucky
Is there any real need to use spacers with 1/2" of current space?
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April 18, 2018, 03:11 PM
27Keith
I ran billet 1" spacers for yrs going 1.05 60ft. No issues
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April 18, 2018, 03:53 PM
CH.CRAFT
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bucky: Is there any real need to use spacers with 1/2" of current space?[/QUOTE
A FRIEND HAS THE SAME CHASSIS AND REAR END WITH THE GOODYEARS AND HIS RUBS. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE CAR GETS OUT OF SHAPE ON THE TRACK IT COULD BE A PROBLEM. I THINK IT NEEDS A LEAST 1” CLEARANCE.
STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY 2017 QUICK-16 TRACK CHAMPION
