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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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5 bolt wheel adapters

hey guys i was just wondering if these are reliable( i know it also depends on where io get them form)..like how do they hold up to highway driving? or a car with more thn stock hp lets say 200...and what are some sources
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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They do create stress on the factory suspension and hubs as they widen the track and increase the leverage. Be sure you get quality ones if you do go this route
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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so that would eventually lead to wear is what your saying?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Yes, and if you drive hard or race even quicker....
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Think of it as adding a longer lever arm. Say the pivot point to the centerline of the wheel is 10" and you add 1" spacers, you have increased the action on the suspension by 10%. The result being the shocks and struts will be proportionally less effective and stress on the rest of the suspension components will be increased.

I need to add 2" spacers on the widebody to fill the front fenders, just haven't popped for the 2 bills to do it yet.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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trochoid always explains things so clearly.....legend
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