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Old 01-28-2010, 11:32 AM
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got my new tires for my 550 xp and of course they hit sway bar just a touch don't really want spacers so i put 2 washers behind the wheels which give me a little extra clearance . the washers are as large as the contact area where the wheels touched before and after starting the lug nuts i still got a good 4 or 5 rotations of the lug nuts. i had borrowed a set of 1.5 inch spacers from a friend then went riding a little and on a slow ride still haven't found all the mud it threw around and on me.I guess my main question is, is this safe and will it do any damage?
 
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Old 01-28-2010, 11:44 AM
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Old 01-28-2010, 11:50 AM
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Washers are not the correct install IMO Why! It leaves a gap that puts stress on the wheel,wheel studs! Billet Aluminum wheel spacers if you still want to go this way on ebay or your local machine shop.
 
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Old 01-28-2010, 12:27 PM
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that the post i was looking for and i will give it a shot one day this weekend. I went through several posts but didn't see this one. thanks
 
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Old 01-28-2010, 01:35 PM
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one more thing how long does it have to sit or just take it to about 22inches center to center then release?
 
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Old 01-28-2010, 06:06 PM
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i agree putting washers on isn't the best but people have done it to get by.
 
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