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Old Oct 15, 2000 | 07:48 PM
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Is this a good free mod?????????????????
How much could I tell if I took out the spare tire and jack out of my car???
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Old Oct 15, 2000 | 07:52 PM
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I did this when I race.. It helps but for everyday driving I would not do it.. Come Friday yank it out for the weekend of fun..
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Old Oct 15, 2000 | 09:48 PM
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hmmmmm thats a really good idea! I didnt think about that. I think I will take it out evey friday. I put it back in and now it rattles like hell! whats wrong? You know? Thanks Brian!
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Old Oct 15, 2000 | 11:49 PM
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You gotta tighten it down all to heck after reinstalling it. Then lift it up, cause when you tighten it, it's at an angle, and tighten it again, thet'll get rid of the rattle.

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Old Oct 17, 2000 | 11:03 AM
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If tightening it down hard doesn't work, try wrapping the jack in a small towel. Then mount the jack again.
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Old Oct 17, 2000 | 04:09 PM
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No, the jack is fine and snug. its the spare thats rattling...
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Old Oct 17, 2000 | 05:21 PM
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you damned well know the day you take it out your gonna get a flat :P
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Originally posted by scoob8000:
you damned well know the day you take it out your gonna get a flat :P
Im sure what you said is right! So Im gonna keep them in for now (actually forever). Oh, and I did get the spare to not move around. Thanks you guys for the help!
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