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Bora Wheel Spacers Group Buy

Discussion in 'Automotive Group Buys' started by Captain Taco, Feb 6, 2017.

  1. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    Captain Taco

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    From what I have heard is that you need to re torque them after 100 miles or so... then re tighten every time you do a tire rotation.
    @Bennett707 @Synergy001 any input?
     
  2. Feb 26, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    Think its after 5 niles check torque. And after that just as your rotate tires.

    If you use loctite i wouldnt even bother checking


    Ymmv. Not responsible for damages etc
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2017 at 3:22 PM
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    Use red loctite

    I'm debating between 1 or .75
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    I'm debating 1" vs .75" too. Don't want to take a wheel off to measure the studs...anyone know the length of the studs on a gen 2? I think .75 is what I'm after, but don't really want to grind my factory studs.
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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    it depends on your rims

    if you are rolling stock, you need 1"

    .75" will not clear the studs, they will stick out. if your rims are recessed like SCS does theirs, (can confirm f5s myself) then you can run .75


     
  6. Feb 26, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    Yep. Stock T4R Trail rims. Thanks Bennett!
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    Normally you install the spacers, torque to 100, drive between 50-100 miles-ish and re-torque.

    You have to rotate your tires every 5-6 thousand miles per the manufacturer anyways, so it's a good time to check them!
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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    I'm going to put loctite on mine (also gonna mark them with a paint pen), that means I shouldn't check the torque after 100 right? Probably just visually check them.
     
  9. Feb 26, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    5-6 if you don't want your tires to last.
     
  10. Feb 26, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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  11. Feb 26, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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    Ridiculous thought process removed....
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2017 at 7:12 PM
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    That doesn't even make sense. The problem is the stud could hit the wheel surface. Check to see if your wheels are open on the back...luckily mine are
     
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  13. Feb 26, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    Ha! I just re-read what I wrote. WTF!? No sense at all. Redacted. I was thinking of the wheel mounting face.

    Head removed from a$$.....
     
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  14. Feb 27, 2017 at 5:49 AM
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    I'll take set #20! 1".....4 of them. Thanks OP!
     
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  15. Feb 27, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    Added you! Sending you PM!


    ALL PLEASE CALL TODAY
     
  16. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    Just placed my order for a set of .75 (3/4").
     
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  17. Feb 27, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    Placed order....1.0" Set.... took less than five minutes.
    Thanks for putting this group buy together!
     
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  18. Feb 27, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    Ordered just now. 1.75" all 4. Thanks!
     
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    Just got off the phone w/ Lenny. All paid up @Captain Taco! Thanks again for setting this up!
     
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  20. Feb 27, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    Put me down for a pair of .75
     
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