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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: DonH on February 03, 2008, 14:51:15

Title: Wheel Spacers
Post by: DonH on February 03, 2008, 14:51:15

Just about to fit some 30mm wheel spcers to my D1 from Rakeway enginering;

is it best to just torque them up to 130 thingies or to do the same with some lock'n'seal as well???

Any thoughts greatfully apreciated.

Title: Re: Wheel Spacers
Post by: MudRat on February 03, 2008, 16:05:28

cover the backs in copper grease, otherwise they are a nightmare to get off again after a while, locktite on the nuts and torque em up,

Title: Re: Wheel Spacers
Post by: DonH on February 03, 2008, 16:10:12

Thanks, my thoughts exactly... and other council or advice from other is welcome please.

Title: Re: Wheel Spacers
Post by: ben_haynes on February 03, 2008, 19:30:13

as lee said but only put the Copper Grease on the hub flange as the grease moves around causing the Wheel / Spacer to come loose even with "loc-tite" on the studs :shock:

Title: Re: Wheel Spacers
Post by: muddydisco on February 03, 2008, 20:23:26

Quote from: DonH on February 03, 2008, 14:51:15

Just about to fit some 30mm wheel spcers to my D1 from Rakeway enginering;

is it best to just torque them up to 130 thingies or to do the same with some lock'n'seal as well???

Any thoughts greatfully apreciated.

When i brought my 40mm spacers from rakeway he said just clean the hub slighty grease and don't lock tight them. Just torque them up :afro:

Title: Re: Wheel Spacers
Post by: johnpirate on February 03, 2008, 20:29:30

I tighten mine up to wheel nut tightness.The wheel doesnt come off if you do it right :lol: