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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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info on ss rims

I decide iI might be putting them on my car. I would app. if someone could post pics with the ss 10 spoke rims. Also How far does the back rim stick out of the wheel well? Thanks Eric
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Here you go crazyL.

I can't comment on how far they stick out on a stock 3rd gen axle. I converted to a fourth gen and the look okay. I upgraded to C5 brakes up front and added a 2 inch space to even everything out. The car really gets a lot of looks and comments now.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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I just found a better pic.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Car: 1982 Z-28
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Axle/Gears: Det. Posi, Superior Axles, 3:73 G
I am really liking the look of those wheels. Does the spacers create any problems?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
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Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
they are a necessity if you're putting 9" 4th gen wheels on your 3rd gen...
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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From: Lapeer, MI
Car: 1989 Camaro RS
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Axle/Gears: LS1 3.23 Posi
I have not had any issues with the spacers at all. Since I have the C5 brake set-up they actually help hold the rotor in place. As BlueZee said, they are required if you want to run a fourth gen wheel. The car gets autocrossed and road coursed and has never given me a problem. I did lock-tight the spacer to hub lugs just be safe though
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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do you guys know if when you buy spacers from a company on ebay, if they normally give you lock-nuts for them? or should i go and get a set from autozone and put them on...really what i would want them for is to put on the wheels and take the old lugs from the wheels and put them on the spacers...i wouldn't be as pissed if my spacers got stolen as if my wheels got stolen...
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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From: Ringgold, Ga/ Nashville, TN
Car: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: LT1
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2000 rear, 3.73, auburn locker
The spacer bolts to the hub just like a wheel and the spacer has the studs on it to bolt the wheel up. I have one locking lug and 4 regular lugs on mine. Hawksthirdgenparts.com has the spacers.

Oh yeah, another chance for me to showoff my car before I started the motor swap.

Click here for my pics
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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yea, hawks is way overpriced though...i just bought a set off ebay SHIPPED for $82.00
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Engine: L03 :(
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In the sig, I love em, just needs lowering and it'll look excellent
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
i like them, but i like the z06 rims better for that kind of style.
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