Can wheel adapter/spacers cause vibration

ma67cpe · September 25th, 2009, 08:50 PM

I have a 67 mustang and put 2008 mustang GT wheels on it with 1.5 spacers up front and 1 inch spacers in back. I have balanced the tires twice and check everything up front and no bolts loose. I have also had it aligned as well. It vibrates at 40mph plus and on big bumps in the road I get a rattle which sounds like the front end. Just curious if anybody else has had this problem? Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Garrett · September 25th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Why do people put spacers on? i don't know anything about them. this tread just got me thinking about it. sorry to get off topic brutha

AMmuslGT · September 25th, 2009, 09:32 PM

so the wheels are flush with the fenders

. but if it didn't rattle or anything before you put the spacers on then maybe thats the problem. or check for flat spots in the tires

ma67cpe · September 25th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Well i put them on to correct the offset. Also when i put the wheels on i also put new upper control arms in and did the shelby drop.

BA Mustang · September 26th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Did you ever get the alignment done after the drop?
If not I would do that.

You can get the alignment specs for the drop at DazeCars, Ford Galaxie Mustang tech and restoration

ma67cpe · September 27th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by BA Mustang

Did you ever get the alignment done after the drop?
If not I would do that.

You can get the alignment specs for the drop at DazeCars, Ford Galaxie Mustang tech and restoration

Yeah i got an alignment and replaced all of the front suspension and did a shelby drop all with in about 2 weeks, I didnt relly notice it until I put the upper control arms and the shelby drop

Spiderz · September 28th, 2009, 06:22 PM

Shot in the dark, Are the spacers balanced?

460brevill · September 28th, 2009, 08:13 PM

if the spacers have oblong holes in them they can run out of balance if you dont have deep set lug nuts to keep them lined up.

TonyRumore · October 2nd, 2009, 04:41 PM

You need to drill and tap the rims and screw the spacers directly to them. Then balance the wheel/tire/spacer assembly and install.

Tony

September 25th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#1
ma67cpe Enthusiast 1967 mustang coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can wheel adapter/spacers cause vibration I have a 67 mustang and put 2008 mustang GT wheels on it with 1.5 spacers up front and 1 inch spacers in back. I have balanced the tires twice and check everything up front and no bolts loose. I have also had it aligned as well. It vibrates at 40mph plus and on big bumps in the road I get a rattle which sounds like the front end. Just curious if anybody else has had this problem? Thanks in advance for any ideas.

September 25th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#2
Garrett Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang gt Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, sc Posts: 1,390 iTrader: 2 reviews	Why do people put spacers on? i don't know anything about them. this tread just got me thinking about it. sorry to get off topic brutha __________________ myspace.com/garrettstarnes 2004 4.6 engine. Cold air intake. Stage2 clutch. Spec Flywheel. Intake spacer. Throtle Body spacer. More to come!

September 25th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#3
AMmuslGT Baby Punchin' Champ 2008 Mustang GT I have a toy Pony. He takes Big shits Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilbert, Az Near phoenix Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 0 reviews	so the wheels are flush with the fenders . but if it didn't rattle or anything before you put the spacers on then maybe thats the problem. or check for flat spots in the tires __________________ Mods In garage

September 26th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#5
BA Mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,892 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you ever get the alignment done after the drop? If not I would do that. You can get the alignment specs for the drop at DazeCars, Ford Galaxie Mustang tech and restoration __________________

September 28th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#7
Spiderz Regular 1965 Coupe, 351w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sedalia Missouri Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shot in the dark, Are the spacers balanced? __________________

September 25th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#4
ma67cpe Enthusiast 1967 mustang coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i put them on to correct the offset. Also when i put the wheels on i also put new upper control arms in and did the shelby drop.

September 28th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#8
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	if the spacers have oblong holes in them they can run out of balance if you dont have deep set lug nuts to keep them lined up. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 2nd, 2009, 04:41 PM	#9
TonyRumore Newbie 1972 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	You need to drill and tap the rims and screw the spacers directly to them. Then balance the wheel/tire/spacer assembly and install. Tony

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