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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Default OTG Rear Hub Shims Installed.

I installed some OTG 10mm hub shims/spacers today.

It's a subtle but effective mod....much more pronounced in person than in the photos.

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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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sweet, ordering some in a few days.
Old Oct 8, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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what size are your wheels?
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bbsukidesu
what size are your wheels?
16x7 with a +37mm offset, 205/50 P Zero Neros.
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 05:13 AM
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looks good. I love mine, but I only got half of the hardware with mine...........hrmmm.
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LilBlkBox
looks good. I love mine, but I only got half of the hardware with mine...........hrmmm.
Hmmm......so they left out some of the bolts/washers? I'm sure Van Phan (OTG) would correct that.......if you haven't already contacted him.
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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I'm thinking about getting these shims too. It just makes the tire are look so much better, cleaner. I think i'm gong to wait until I get rims though. This has probably been answered a million times, but how much does the kit go for?
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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looks nice can't wait to get mine!!
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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This has probably been answered a million times, but how much does the kit go for?
65 clams. http://www.onetongarage.com/products...him/index.html
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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Yep.....$65 shipped. I'm 2500 miles away, and they were at my door in 4 days.
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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Right now www.PrecisionMuffler.com is having a special on these wonderful spacers right now and I recomend anyone wanting them to hurry up and purcahse before the price goes up!
Old Oct 12, 2005 | 01:53 AM
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so these things go on behind the brake drums? how hard of an install is that? is there a write up anywhere?
Old Oct 12, 2005 | 02:51 AM
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It's a fairly easy install. instructions here:

http://www.onetongarage.com/manuals/...him/index.html
Old Oct 12, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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Takes less than an hour w/ hand tools, floor jack, and jack stands.
Old Oct 12, 2005 | 05:06 AM
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yup.. took me 30 mins ... it was fairly easy... i really thought it was going to be a pain in the a##.... but it was smooth sailing.!!
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Originally Posted by Stylis
Right now www.PrecisionMuffler.com is having a special on these wonderful spacers right now and I recomend anyone wanting them to hurry up and purcahse before the price goes up!
Old Oct 12, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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can anyone explain why you dont just put the spacers on infront of the drums?and then just put the wheel ontop of that?
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You would need longer wheel studs.

The rear shim is much like the camber shims, but are of equal thickness resulting in no camber.

Puts less stress on the wheels studs and eliminates the need for pressing in longer studs.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Damn, now that's a good price.



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