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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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I was looking into getting wheel spacers or shims for my 06 xa and was wondering which ones to get and if i would need to rebalance my wheels once theyre installed.
I have 18x7s and am in desperate need to get rid of that embedded wheel look.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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ill sell u mine there inch and a quorter... $90+ shipping
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 03:46 AM
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onetongarage.com sells 10mm spacers for the rear for way less than 100..hit him up, excellent service
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks for the info ill look into it. does anyone know if i would need to rebalance?
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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The one ton garage option will NOT require wheel balancing. It is stationairy and DOES NOT rotate with the wheel.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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Checked out the site what spacer options to you guys suggest. I dont want any grinding.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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get the onetongarage 10mm spacer shims.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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If you want to go out more than 10mm, check H&R's TRAK spacers. I'm running their 15mm rear spacers on my xB and I really like them. There's more to installing them than on the OTG versions, but they are very nice pieces, too. They come with extended lug nuts, as well.
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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I too suggest the OTG spacers
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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the ones i hav are freggin awsome they have a super agressive look and i didnt need 2 get my wheels balanced could bareley tell a deff. from the stock ride except a little less body roll... (wich is good) pm me if you want them $90 + shipping for 1 1/4" spacers is a great deal

heres a pic,

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...e-d585bdd290bf
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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i second the one ton shims there very nice and some what easy to install...
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 03:23 AM
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^^ ya but there only 10mm..... and there a lil pricey
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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OTG 10mm kit. They go behind the backing plate. $70 shipped. Van is great guy to do business with. Link in my sig.
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by lppro-xb
the ones i hav are freggin awsome they have a super agressive look and i didnt need 2 get my wheels balanced could bareley tell a deff. from the stock ride except a little less body roll... (wich is good) pm me if you want them $90 + shipping for 1 1/4" spacers is a great deal

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http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...e-d585bdd290bf
1.25" is way too much! The 10mm per side bring the rears out almost even with the fronts. Way better product in the long run. Sorry!!!

PS if they are so good why are you trying to unload them???
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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^^because they make my tires scrub..... but if ur car isnt lowered they shudent

if i was brave enuf to try and roll my finders i would deff. b keppin them....
Old Jul 16, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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does anyone know if the OTG shims cause your tires to wear unevenly?
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 04:20 AM
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^^^^^They are precision machined pieces. No change in tire wear at all.
Old Aug 13, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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ok ...how much in inches does a 10mm shim and how much does a 15mm shim bring out the wheel.ohh...and are they safe.ive head that they are not.
Old Aug 13, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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10mm is like 7/16" and 15mm is like 5/8". Think socket sizes to convert. The ones that go between the axle and spindle are safe. The ones that go between the wheel and hub need longer wheel studs usually. Hope this helps.
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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how about otg spacers.i need to push my well out about 1 inch.what should i use?



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