Hi misterjalopy,
I had exactly the same problem with my 47 1 ton panel but I couldn't find anything specifically saying that the dexstar wheels would work without spacers of any kind. Anyway, I did buy a set of the dexstar wheels that you have a link to above and they fit fine with no spacers. My front end is bone stock with the more modern style tie rod ends. I am using 215/85 - 16 tires which are nearly the same height and width as the stock 17" tires. I also got a set of hubcaps from hubcap mike's and they look pretty good on there.
Les
