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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:04 AM
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Wheel Spacer?

What is this?
Why is it only on the right side of my truck?
Do I need another one?
If so, where do I get it, besides the dealer?

Encountered it when turning the rotors yesterday. It sits on the wheel studs, behind the wheel. I must have encountered it last time I had the wheels off, but I do not remember.

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Chris
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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That is Dodge's fix for the "Drifting to the right" syndrome.
It spaces the one wheel out to "correct" the front end geometry.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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It's not always on the right side and can unknowingly get moved to the wrong place, even the rear, if stuck to the back of the wheel in a tire rotation. Most folks who have removed the spacer say that it made no difference in handling or pull.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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i just had my tires rotated and noticed a slight pull to the right could this be the issue. i had the wheels aligned and it still did it. i will have to check that out.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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Mine had a spacer on the right side when I bought it. I can't find it now. Must have got lost during tire/wheel changeouts. I do have a pull to the left and have replaced everything on the front end including the steering box. Could this be my problem??

Loren
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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Originally posted by Shovelhead
That is Dodge's fix for the "Drifting to the right" syndrome.
It spaces the one wheel out to "correct" the front end geometry.
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