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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 06:39 PM
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make 15x8 weld pro stars fit on the rear? some say grind down the fins on the caliper, others say nothing. should i run spacers on the back too? any help is greatly appreciated.

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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 08:15 PM
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Chris, I had a few sets of 15x8 Prostars.

Grind grind grind.

I did not use spacers. I don't think it's a good idea. I'm sure someone has pics of where they grinded.
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 12:23 AM
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this is chris, i'm just at dan and jacki's house.....

what should i use to grind them down? belt sander? dremel? die grinder <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> ? i am hoping this can be as painless as possible.

Chris <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 12:51 AM
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Whats wrong with using spacers? I have spacers on my Welds but I dont like the way they look.
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 05:15 PM
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with spacers you don't get as much of the bolt threaded into the lug nut which can possibly shear off then because of that. I used spacers for a while then decided to grind, grind, grind.

Chris I used a Craftsman Professional 4.5" 7 amp right angle grinder. Took NO time at all with this sucker!

Very worth it to me for no spacers looks better and wheels are basically flush then <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 09:22 PM
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Good enough reason for me. I'll grind em this weekend. Thanks. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 5, 2001 | 09:08 AM
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How many threads you get into the bolt will have no effect on sheer strength. How much engagement are you getting? The only thing you will have to worry about is pulling the threads off of 5 bolts with a sideways load. In theory anyway.
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Old Dec 6, 2001 | 09:15 AM
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I ran spacers with my 15x8 Pro Stars on my T/A, and I never had any problems. My quickest 60' was a 1.53.
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