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FJ TRD Wheels back from Powdercoating

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by AzogSS, Mar 11, 2010.

  1. Mar 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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    AzogSS

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    None, even with an inch less of backspacing, they remain inside the fenders. They sit flush with the flares, if not flush 1/4 inch inside the flares. I am running the 10ply E load BFG AT's in 265 75 R16.
     
  2. Mar 30, 2010 at 11:02 AM
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    Powercoating shouldn't be a problem because a GOOD powdercoating facility will sandblast the entire wheel. All paint has to be removed before the powdercoat will adhere to the metal (it will only stick to metals). You should be ok, unless the scratches are really deep into the metal itself.
     
  3. Mar 30, 2010 at 2:02 PM
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    I went thru this entire process myself with a new set of FJ wheels and NONE of the places that blast stuff wanted to touch the rims for fear of damaging them. Tried at 3 places, ended up having them acid dipped then powder coated. I actually saw them after they were dipped and boy are the casting real rough. Even the powder coating doesn't cover up all of it.

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  4. Mar 30, 2010 at 2:08 PM
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    Awesome wheels man!!!
     
  5. Apr 1, 2010 at 7:42 AM
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    Does anybody know where or if I can get black lug nuts for these same wheels?
     
  6. Apr 1, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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    Toyota parts dept.?
     
  7. Apr 3, 2010 at 9:21 AM
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    Got my wheels on today. Had the Toyota dealer do cause Les Schwab said they couldn't. It only cost 1/2 what Les Schwab was going to charge me.

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  8. Apr 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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    Where did you get your lugs?
     
  9. Apr 3, 2010 at 4:26 PM
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    My lugs came with my wheels.
     
  10. Apr 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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    Alright, thanks.
     
  11. Apr 7, 2010 at 8:38 PM
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    Been rolling on my Trail Teams rims for 5 days now and i'm so happy i spent the money for them. Bought the rims on ebay and found a local powder coater and couldn't be happier!
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2010 at 8:27 AM
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    ^^^the rugged trails come with two different tread patterns. The ones that come stock on the off roads are called dt stands for different tread.
     
  14. Apr 9, 2010 at 8:39 AM
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    Also you will get better gas milage out of the rugged trails because they are quite a bit lighter.
     
  15. Apr 12, 2010 at 7:32 AM
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    THANKS!!!

    Just got word that Scott got a ton of wheels in this weekend and mine are shipping today! :thumbsup:
     
  16. Apr 12, 2010 at 10:03 AM
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    Cool thanks for pointing that out Mark! I gonna get me a set this time!
     
  17. Apr 12, 2010 at 10:48 AM
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    I hope u guys are not serious about getting rugged fails???
     
  18. Apr 12, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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    What's wrong with rugged trails?
     
  19. Apr 12, 2010 at 11:15 AM
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    Btw I was talking about getting the fj anthracites.
     
  20. Apr 14, 2010 at 4:20 AM
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    I think he was referring to the BFG tires not the wheels
     

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