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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Default what are one ton garage rear spacer shims?

a lot of people suggest i should put these on my rear. but i don't know what they are or look like. didn't ask anyone yet. thought someone here can help.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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http://www.onetongarage.com/

particularly:
http://www.onetongarage.com/products...him/index.html

it also talks about camber shims on the site too which they sell.
very high quality products.

if you're still confused as to how they are installed or where they go.. there are also installation manuals on the site that have pictures.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Here ya go...one shot of the spacers and one shot of them installed.



Old Jan 6, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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these are the best way to have things setup since they push everything out and ist bolted on making things safer over all.
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much, much better then wheel spacers
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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did use the search but didn't really get the info i wanted.


awwwww kool, i thought they mount between the drum and rim. guess not, looks safer and i don't have to extend my studs.

much mahalos--tom
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Can you stack these shims or does OTG sell a 10mm or are the OTG bolts not long enough for a 10mm?
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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you can stack the camber shim with a spacer shim.. and they have a combo that they sell...

but you can't have two spacers from what i believe.
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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" Also available now for those who want more safe and simple spacing, is the stacked spacer shim kit that consists of two sets of spacer shims with the correct length installation hardware, effectively giving almost 20mm (3/4 inch!) of rear wheel spacing. The stacked spacer shim kit is $135.00, and also includes FREE shipping. If you are interested in purchasing either kit, please email: van@onetongarage.com"

-onetongarage.com
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well...

oops.. totally overlooked that.

yup... spacers stackable.. just make sure to get the right sized wheels
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heeeey so for 140 bucks, is that for front and rear or just front or rear? whats the difference between the regular and stacked?


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just rear.

stacked means you put stack more than one shim.
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are front and rear the same type of spacers?


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they don't make front shims or spacers
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by wanachat15
are front and rear the same type of spacers?


------tom
You don't want spacers on the front. The whole point of these is to get your rear wheels pushed out to match the front.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Or if you really want them flush with the wheel well front and rear. You could stack the shims in the rear and do there 5mm wheel spacers in the front. Just another suggestion. Thats the way I mite go....
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really i thought the fronts were narrower. hhmmpphh. guess i was wrong.


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I use their 5mm's in front, to clear the brake caliper. OTG's spacer design is way better than cheapo Autozone spacers.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by wanachat15
heeeey so for 140 bucks, is that for front and rear or just front or rear? whats the difference between the regular and stacked?


------tom


Here are some pics with and without using the stacked 10mm spacers for a total of 20mm (3/4 inch on each side). The difference is a set of longer bolts, plus 2 10 mm spacers. I think its the best money I've spent. http://www.ejstreasures.com/OTG.html
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I actually had to remove my OTGs because I had rubbing issues when my lowering springs were on because my Monroe rear shocks allowed the rear to squat too much when going over bumps. The outside edge of the tire would just catch the front inner edge of the wheelwell enough to cut the tire some and shave it.



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