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Old 10-08-2005, 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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sweet, ordering some in a few days.
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what size are your wheels?
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Originally Posted by bbsukidesu
what size are your wheels?
16x7 with a +37mm offset, 205/50 P Zero Neros.
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looks good. I love mine, but I only got half of the hardware with mine...........hrmmm.
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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.
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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?
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looks nice can't wait to get mine!!
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Originally Posted by BlueBubble666
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
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Yep.....$65 shipped. I'm 2500 miles away, and they were at my door in 4 days.
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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!
 
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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?
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It's a fairly easy install. instructions here:

http://www.onetongarage.com/manuals/...him/index.html
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Takes less than an hour w/ hand tools, floor jack, and jack stands.
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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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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!
 
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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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Damn, now that's a good price.
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