Im looking for wheels spacers for my 800EFI. i only need to go about a half inch to get space for tires. does anyone know if 1' (Per Wheel) are the smallest spacer out there????

 

off topic but how did you do your headlight mod and reverse mod?

 

look on e-bay. thats where i got the mods. comes with instructions. you can also get them here

 

I used the Highlifter 1" spacers on my 800. Only got about 3/4" more clearance from the tie rod but there's more than enough room now. Must be from tire deforming under the weight of the machine.

 

Just ordered a pair of Highlifter 4x156mm spacers for my new 08 Sportsman 800.

Tom
Bryson City, NC

 

let us know how it handles when you get them on. i heard they make the handling very bad in the steering and corning areas.

 

Why do you want spacers? Need clearance for the ITP's? had spacers on the 400. after I put the S. swampers on, one side was rubbing my tierod. I would not recommend spacers. they put extra strain on bearing etc.. thing i did not like the most was the front tire were out past the fenders and would throw water/ mud right in your face and they made it ride like a hay wagon. I had 1" on the front only check your toe in/ out on your ITP's if you do get the spacers you will need to adjust this I did away with the spacers by getting some after market wheels( cant remember what brand) with more off set, adjusted the toe in/out and got clearance on the tierod. Just my experience with spacers....Sure others have had better......

Anybody want to buy some 1" spacers for front wheels, 2000 explorer 400? I wouldnt make a good salesman!

 

HI, IF YOU STILL HAVE SPACERS+ THEY ARE 4X156,+ARE NOT THE BOLT EXTENTION KIND, WANT ACTUAL RINGS, WOULD BE INTERESTED.THANX

 

PM sent mechanike

 

Ordered 1.5" spacers for the rear only at this time. Plan to put 1" spacers on the front when I order new tires.

As for the tires slinging mud, I have the BODYGUARD side fender guards which will act as fenders and keep much of the mud off. The tires even with the 1.5" spacers will not extend beyond the BODYGUARD fender protectors.

Decided to go with spacers to decrease the chance of a roll-over while traversing angled side-hill travel.

I don't buy the "spacers damage your bearings." story at all. I've used wheel spacers for a long time on many vehicles and have NEVER had bearing issues. My new 07' Jeep JK Rubicon had 1.5" spacers before it even had 200 miles on it. As long as you go with quality spacers and high-grade hardware, wheel spacers are completely safe to use. The strain on bearings with spacers is identical to different rims with a smaller back-spacing (larger offset).

Will update once I get them installed next week.

Tom
Bryson City, NC