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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Question removing the front-wheel pin to install aftermarket wheels

how easy/hard is it to do? can it be unscrewed, is it necessary to remove the disks? or cut with a Dremel tool? thanks, or it's hardened steel?
P.s. or maybe this pin can remain there?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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To install aftermarket wheels you'd have to replace the axles out as well, so it's best to just replace the entire subframe while you're at it. It's very affordable.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowInFastOut
how easy/hard is it to do? can it be unscrewed, is it necessary to remove the disks? or cut with a Dremel tool? thanks, or it's hardened steel?
P.s. or maybe this pin can remain there?
10 or 14mm wrench will take it right off. Can't remember which. It is obvious once the wheel is off. YOU CAN DO IT
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by lonewolf
To install aftermarket wheels you'd have to replace the axles out as well, so it's best to just replace the entire subframe while you're at it. It's very affordable.
That is craziness....all you need to do is remove the 12mm bolt....
I have 19's with no problems!!!!

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Question #2 in the Top 100 thread..
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/197329...questions.html
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowInFastOut
P.s. or maybe this pin can remain there?
You would have to drill an additional hole in the wheel. Not too cool.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by lonewolf
To install aftermarket wheels you'd have to replace the axles out as well, so it's best to just replace the entire subframe while you're at it. It's very affordable.
what are you kidding me?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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lonewolf = the dumb
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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i hope lonewolf never does a diy. set up for an epic fail.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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thanks guys, and I should have checked the 100 top questions, and lonewolf is a funny guy/gal.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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LOL @ people who have clearly never heard of SARCASM.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Arnold K.
LOL @ people who have clearly never heard of SARCASM.
I'm LOLing right along with you on that one. I can't believe the people who thought lonewolf was serious about replacing the subframe to install wheels. Insanity.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Since we're both sharing the LOLLERcoaster, I think I should be eligible for discounts from Z1...

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