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Old 10-30-2012, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
Yes you'll need a camber kit with the Sportline springs to get it back into spec.
Thanks for answering again
Will this do the job: http://www.ebay.com/itm/72050-SPC-Re...0ae4d1&vxp=mtr
Old 10-30-2012, 10:48 AM
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I would recommend doing a fender roll. Your wheel and tire selection will open up just a bit more and when it's done well you can't tell from the outside of the car.
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Originally Posted by Moussa93
Thanks for answering again
Will this do the job: http://www.ebay.com/itm/72050-SPC-Re...0ae4d1&vxp=mtr
Those will do the job, yes
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Thanks for your answers guys, much appreciated
Old 11-05-2012, 09:11 PM
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Default Spacers Stuck on Hub

I have a set of 20mm H&R spacers on my rear hubs.
They are the ones with the extended studs installed and spacers slip on.

I cant get them off having tried a number of techniques, and penetrating oils.

There is nothing to grab on to but there are 10 holes.
5 for the studs to come through, and 5 more that are just there.
the 5 empty holes i am thinking of taping installing some bolts in them and using a puller to pull out.

Any simpler ideas?
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There are probably a few other ways to go, but if you have bad rotors, I would take this as an opportunity to change the rotors--what I mean is....take off the dang caliper and BANG AWAY AT THE ROTOR WITH A HAMMER! (but make sure your parking brake is off and have the front wheels chocked)

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Get the thinnest flathead screwdriver or chisel you can find and wedge it between spacer and rotor and tap away. Is there any gap at all to do this?
Old 11-06-2012, 05:43 AM
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I've had similar issue. If u take the caliper off, u can wiggle the rotor off and it should push the spacer off. U sure u have the bolts holdin them on-off right? Jk.
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
Get the thinnest flathead screwdriver or chisel you can find and wedge it between spacer and rotor and tap away. Is there any gap at all to do this?
This and then a little antisieze on the hub when you install the spacer again
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strange that no one has reccomended the BFH.
(Not a normal one lol.. a BIG ONE. )

that kind of shock will budge more than you think lol.

BFH = BIG FKIN HAMMER.. usually soft edged plastic etc.

makes frustrating jobs like this one FUN. lol.
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
Get the thinnest flathead screwdriver or chisel you can find and wedge it between spacer and rotor and tap away. Is there any gap at all to do this?
+1

This is what I'd recommend doing as well.
Old 11-06-2012, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
strange that no one has reccomended the BFH.
(Not a normal one lol.. a BIG ONE. )

that kind of shock will budge more than you think lol.

BFH = BIG FKIN HAMMER.. usually soft edged plastic etc.

makes frustrating jobs like this one FUN. lol.
Hell yea use a rubber hammer it will come right off. I wouldn't use a screwdriver if you plan on reusing the spacer and rotor. Good luck and have fun!
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i tried a chisel between the rotor and spacer, cant get that to work
i have a dead blow hammer that i have hit the face with, cant get that to work

I think the easiest will be to remove the rotor and clamp the spacer in a vice
then ill have something (the rotor) to really grab ahold of
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Originally Posted by track04
i tried a chisel between the rotor and spacer, cant get that to work
i have a dead blow hammer that i have hit the face with, cant get that to work

I think the easiest will be to remove the rotor and clamp the spacer in a vice
then ill have something (the rotor) to really grab ahold of
Are you trying this in cold conditions? I remember I had a difficult time taking my buddy's wheel from his 3 series (damn bolts instead of studs and nuts) and I ended up just kicking the damn wheel multiple times until it came off. The coldness could have "seized" the spacer on.

If this is the case I would put it in the garage or something and wait.
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Heres another idea, why don't you not bolt the spacer to the rotor but put the wheel on and bolt the spacer to the wheel then pull the wheel off? Wouldn't that work?

EDIT: Sorry I thought they were bolt-on spacers. I would try leaving it in a garage overnight or something or even put a blowdryer on it then try to pull it off, or even warm water.

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I vote for BFH.
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Originally Posted by track04
i tried a chisel between the rotor and spacer, cant get that to work
i have a dead blow hammer that i have hit the face with, cant get that to work

I think the easiest will be to remove the rotor and clamp the spacer in a vice
then ill have something (the rotor) to really grab ahold of
Scratch that idea , the spacer is stick to the hub, not the rotor. If you can get the rotor off the spacer will have fallen of by then
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Scratch that idea , the spacer is stick to the hub, not the rotor. If you can get the rotor off the spacer will have fallen of by then
Correct me if I am wrong but I believe my spacer is against the rotor, not the hub. The rotor sits on the hub, with the studs holding the rotor in place. Maybe I am wrong, these damn financials at work are killing me. Only a few more days until normal work hours for me again. Life of an accountant, sigh...
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get a flathead sand it down to get a super thin shim and bang away with a hammer, work around to get it off. I just did it 2 weeks ago on another ride. You also need to be a MAN and not be like "ewww its too hard".
Old 11-06-2012, 02:09 PM
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No the spacer is probably "hubcentric" which means its pretty much fitted onto the hub. Like I said, start banging away on the back of the rotor and get them both off. Rotors are cheap cheap anyways.


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