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I am putting together a set of 12-bolt HMMWV wheels to run on my M1028 during the summer months. I understand that I need to run 2" spacers on the front to compensate for the wheel's offset, and I also intend to run the spacers on the rear for proper tire tracking and looks.
The spacers are available in aluminum or steel. The steel spacers are much more expensive than the aluminum, and I am trying to make a decision which ones to purchase. We all know that aluminum is not as strong as steel, and a failure at this point in the drivetrain could be catastrophic under certain conditions.
Has anyone ever experienced a failure with an aluminum spacer? If cost was not a factor, why would you not use steel spacers?
I would like to see comments from other SS members who have used either or both materials for spacers.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
The spacers are available in aluminum or steel. The steel spacers are much more expensive than the aluminum, and I am trying to make a decision which ones to purchase. We all know that aluminum is not as strong as steel, and a failure at this point in the drivetrain could be catastrophic under certain conditions.
Has anyone ever experienced a failure with an aluminum spacer? If cost was not a factor, why would you not use steel spacers?
I would like to see comments from other SS members who have used either or both materials for spacers.
Thanks in advance for your comments.