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Old 05-23-2003, 05:36 PM
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Old 05-23-2003, 05:39 PM
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Does it put as much stress on hubs, bearings, and a arms when you reverse your front wheels as opposed to wheel extenders? I know it's not the best thing to do but does it work ok?
 
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Biggest stress is on the tie rods.
 
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Old 05-23-2003, 06:17 PM
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not worth it, just buy the extenders cause if you break the tie rods you'll be putting the same (prolly more) money into it to fix it.
 
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You will also bottom out your shocks alot easier if you flip your rims.
 
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Old 05-23-2003, 07:52 PM
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wheel extenders and flipped rims or different offset rims all cause the same increased stress on components. If you flip your rims put a new valve stem on the outside so you don't have to remove your tire/rim to add air. It's a pain.
 
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Thanks to all.
 
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