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1/4-inch (6mm)Moving wheels 1/4-inch outwards eliminates rubbing and clearance issues when installing aftermarket wheels. |
1/2-inch (12mm)A super-effective accessory to increase stability and give a noticeably aggressive stance. |
1.5-inch (40mm)By pushing out the wheels further out from the hub with 1.5-inch wheel spacers you gain in handling characteristics and get a catchy look. |
2-inch (50mm)Allow for significantly wider tires to improve road grip and traction when off-roading. |
2.5-inch (63mm) |
3-inch (75mm) |
1999-2004 Dodge Dakota
6x4.5 (6x114.3mm) Bolt Pattern with 12x1.25 lug nuts.1/2-inch (12mm)Moving wheels 1/2-inch outwards eliminates rubbing and clearance issues when installing aftermarket wheels. |
1-inch (25mm)A super-effective accessory to increase stability and give a noticeably aggressive stance. |
1.5-inch (40mm)By pushing out the wheels further out from the hub with 1.5-inch wheel spacers you gain in handling characteristics and get a catchy look. |
2-inch (50mm)Allow for significantly wider tires to improve road grip and traction when off-roading. |
2.5-inch (63mm) |
3-inch (75mm) |
The Benefits of Using Wheel Spacers on Dodge Dakota
- Better Car Handling Wheel spacers improve a vehicle’s stability and ensure that it turns and corners perfectly. Spacers cause the wheels to move further outward. The increased space between the wheels allows for equal weight distribution, hence, better handling.
- Corrects bad offset Sometimes, new rims may be too large to fit. They may hit the suspension, coil overs or control arms. Wheel spacers help to avoid this by pushing the wheel further forwards. They also prevent contact between the wheel and the inside fender liner.
- Appearance For those looking further than correcting their car’s offset and improving its handling, wheel spacers add an aggressive look and improve the overall appearance. Pushing the wheels outwards indirectly adds some aesthetic value to your car.
Choosing Bolt Pattern & Thickness
Wheel spacers are an inexpensive way of increasing your wheel clearance to accommodate larger brakes. In addition, they improve the appearance of your sunken factory wheels and fine-tune your wheel offsets.
To determine/calculate the appropriate wheel offset:
- Start by measuring the offset of your existing wheels.
- Check the size of your spacer.
- If any of the measurements are indicated in inches, convert them to millimeters (1 inch = 25 mm and 1.5 inches = 35 mm).
- To find the effective offset, get the difference between your wheel offset and your spacer measurement.
Installing Wheel Spacers on Dodge Dakota
Step 1 – Preparation
To start off, park your Dodge Dakota on level ground. You want to minimize any chance of rolling. Set the parking brake and chock the wheels on the side opposite that which you’ll be working on.
Step 2 – Remove the Wheel
- Use the tire iron to loosen the lug nuts. However, don’t remove the nuts.
- Raise the truck high using a floor jack.
- Remove the lug nuts.
- Remove the wheel.
- Lower the truck and make sure it’s supported by the jack stand.
Step 3 – Install the Spacer
- Install the wheel spacer onto the studs.
- Tighten the spacer nuts in a crisscross pattern. Torque the spacer the same way you’d torque your wheel.
- The wheel needs to sit flat against the wheel spacer. To ensure this, run a straightedge item across the stud holes into which you just installed the nuts. If the item touches any of the factory studs, the stud flush will need some trimming. Similarly, you can lower the face of the wheel spacer.
Step 4 – Reinstall the Wheel
Use the factory lug nuts to reinstall your wheel back onto the truck. It should be tightened to the right torque and in a 5-point star pattern.
Step 5 – Routine Checks
Check the torque on both the lug nuts and spacer nuts regularly. Preferably, this can be done during every oil change. This ensures that the truck is safe to use all the time.
Dodge Dakota Mods with Wheel Spacers: Before & After (Pics)
Appearance: Spacing the Dodge Dakota wheels out to get better the stance and more thrilling appearance.
Clearance: A great deal of aftermarket Dodge Dakota wheels do not have plenty of room to go along with big brake kits.
Correction: The offset of the Dodge Dakota wheel assembly happens to be too high, being responsible for the wheels installed too far inward. This might prompt the tire to scratch the inside Dodge Dakota brakes, or other parts. Wheel spacers regulates the offset issue.
Handling: by arranging your Dodge Dakota wheels further apart, this light fitting can exalt the Dodge Dakota automobile with more lateral stability and controlled cornering.
