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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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i used the search but all i can find is the rears and the "run a spacer up front with no grinding" posts. i have been running a 5/16 spacer but would like to get the fronts to clear without it. it looks like i would have to grind almost a 1/4 off the face of the caliper and it looks a little scary. i'm putting brembo blanks and hawk hps pads up front at the same time. is it worth it to grind or just stick with the spacer? i just want to tuck the fronts in a lttle further. thanks for any help
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Look a little harder on the search results. There are a **** load of threads about the fronts.


Here are some pics of mine
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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thanks for the pics man. i tried searching twice but couldn't find any pics of the fronts or where to remove material from. did you run a spacer before you ground the fronts? i'm only asking because with a 5/16 spacer the fronts are right at the edge of the fenders and i'm hoping removing the 5/16 will appear to suck them in more. thanks again
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I ground the calipers before I ever put the wheels on
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running a 7/16 spacer plus grinding.they tuck in little bit more in.
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