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02GT

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Will Wheel spacers do damage to my wheel bearings or anything? Ive heard some horror stories but I want the back of my stang to look baws.
 

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I've run spacers on several cars including my current Mustang. I've never had any issues on any of them.
 

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^ this. Ive run a 1'' spacer or so on my car for a few years. and now have a 1.5'' for the hell of it. Granted my car is not a DD. but it has been driven hard with those spacers on. possibly more than needed.

Have never had a problem. Should be good to go.
 

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make sure they are hub-centric. it helps re-structure the weight back onto the bearing properly, opposed to simply allowing the wheel to sit further out using less lug nut stud (like the plate type do)
 

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ran 1" for years without any problems. then i gave them to a buddy (on dave k's desk shifty), and he had problems with them rounding out the holes. i think he didn't tighten them enough.
 

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ran 1" for years without any problems. then i gave them to a buddy (on dave k's desk shifty), and he had problems with them rounding out the holes. i think he didn't tighten them enough.

HAHAHA! Why does this not surprise me.. might not have had enough redbulls or coffee before he went to put them on.
 

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Some do ok, some have issues. Some tracks won't let you run them for safety concerns during certain events.
If you do them, I suggest aftermarket (stronger) studs.
 

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