dust cover problem
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From: So.MD
Car: 92rs
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Axle/Gears: 3.73/Moser 12bolt
dust cover problem
I just bought new rims and the center cap wont fit over the caps on the rotor.Does anyone make a shorter dust cap?Any help is appreciated.
thanks Mike
thanks Mike
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From: Naples, FL
Car: 91 RS Camaro, 75 L82 Corvette
Engine: LO3, 383 Stroker
Transmission: 700R4, TH400
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.23 posi/LS1 discs, stock
Re: dust cover problem
You'll need a bigger (longer) center cap!
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Re: dust cover problem
Here is what you do.....
Take the dust cover & put a nickle or similar sized washer inside of it & install on the car. Then carefully tap it flat in the center with a hammer. Once it touches the spindle, remove the cover, take out the washer & reinstall the cover. This will give you approx .100" clearance inside from the spindle.
Hopefully this is enough to clear.
I had the same problem with wheels as you are having.....
Take the dust cover & put a nickle or similar sized washer inside of it & install on the car. Then carefully tap it flat in the center with a hammer. Once it touches the spindle, remove the cover, take out the washer & reinstall the cover. This will give you approx .100" clearance inside from the spindle.
Hopefully this is enough to clear.
I had the same problem with wheels as you are having.....
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Car: 92rs
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Re: dust cover problem
these are bolt on caps and i dont think bigger caps will look right .
Lonnie I will try your idea , sounds like it may work.
Does anyone make a shorter dust cap?Doesnt seem like it has to be so big.
thanks again Mike
Lonnie I will try your idea , sounds like it may work.
Does anyone make a shorter dust cap?Doesnt seem like it has to be so big.
thanks again Mike
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