Why Are Coil Spacers Bad

Drawbacks of a spring spacer Spring spacers have the same issues as a full suspension upgrade, in that you can bust CV’s, struts, upper control arms (UCA), ball joints, suspension geometry, the lot if you don’t do it properly.

Are spacer lift kits bad?

Spacer lifts aren’t bad if you install them correctly, and as long as the spacers don’t lift the truck too high. Issues arise if the spacers are too high, causing issues with suspension. Mild spacer liftsare great for off-road and can even improve the off-road ability.

Are spacers a good idea?

Wheel spacers can help with fitting big brake kits, altering wheel offset if aftermarket wheels are used, and can widen a car’s track, thus reducing load transfer and ideally improving handling. … Wheel spacers can also cause wheel bearing failure.