Van wheel spacers

[nomisthewise]

Ive got a 6cwt van with 4.5j wheels 165 tyres. Just trimmed suspension and now tyres are rubbing slightly against trunnions on inside.

Anyone know where i can get some thin spacers to bring the wheels out a little?

[chrisryder]

most morris suppliers should, as some alloy wheels require spacing too.

i can't see why re-trimming the suspension would make the tyre catch on the trunnion all of a sudden.

[nomisthewise]

When i restored the van i never put the suspension high enough it was so low it was touching the stops maybe the geometry is slightly different if its at ock bottom? Who knows.........

[bmcecosse]

Yes - it will be if you have lifted it. Many accessory places will sell them - but you may need longer studs too. Make sure the nuts are FULLY engaged on the studs.

[chrisryder]

how does changing the ride height affect the distance between the wheel mounting face and the top trunnion? that doesn't make sense!

unless you've changed the swivel pin for a slightly differently machined one, or changed the brake drums for some slightly thinner faced ones, or changed the front hubs for some slightly differently machined ones.

[bmcecosse]

Hmmm - I see what you mean Chris - dangers of posting through a haze of red wine.... You are dead right - it can't make any difference.

[chrisryder]

You are dead right

First time for everything

[bmcecosse]

[ian.mcdougall]

does that mean we will have to verify all the advice you have given over the years in case you were at the sauce at that time

[bmcecosse]

Absolutely - although in general - there is always a haze of some kind...........