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Anyone got a good safety check spot?

Discussion in 'Hawaii' started by surftaco16, Feb 16, 2023.

  1. Feb 16, 2023 at 11:28 AM
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    surftaco16

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    Looking for a safety check spot on Oahu that won't fail me for my wheels that stick out past my fenders. That is the only issue with the truck. My usual guy in Wahiawa retired.

    How do some trucks have the entire wheel sticking outside the side of the truck?

    Ive seen folks using rubber like landscaping pieces as flares. Does that work to pass safety?
     
  2. Feb 16, 2023 at 11:37 AM
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    If u didn't keep the stocks then swap wheels with a buddy for a day.
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2023 at 11:48 AM
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    Got a spindle lift on it and the spindles make the wheels/tires stick out a little extra
     
  4. Feb 16, 2023 at 11:51 AM
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    The old recon place would take a stick and hold it against your tire, even a tiny little gap = fail.
    Not sure how the safety check people do it now. Maybe temp flares are ur best option.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2023 at 11:55 AM
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    Wow that seems pretty crazy.
    Temp flares would be fine as long as they're not too expensive.
    Truck has been sitting for a while so just want to get it safety and reg to sell it.
     
  6. Feb 16, 2023 at 12:14 PM
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    Anyone know how guys temporarily stick the rubber landscaping edging on there?
     
  7. Feb 16, 2023 at 6:27 PM
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    https://youtu.be/w4KJiFA-6SY
     
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  8. Feb 16, 2023 at 8:19 PM
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    haha thanks, this is probably what i'm going to have to do
     
  9. Feb 16, 2023 at 9:59 PM
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    That video was too funny but sadly true.
     

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