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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Which way do these spacers go on?

Here's a stupid question for you all. Im doing an LS1 brake conversion on a 92 formula. In order to get the brakes to fit with GTA wheels I needed the stock GM .3" rear drum spacers. I just recently got them and just wanted to verify that the side that says "OUTBOARD ONLY" is the RIM side? So im assuming the really rusty side is the "hub/drum brake" side? Does it even matter?

Im also considering sanding them down just a little bit to get rid of the rust and then painting them with some anti-rust stuff. Is that even worth my time? Thanks.


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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Re: Which way do these spacers go on?

You are correct. Outboard = wheel
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Re: Which way do these spacers go on?

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You are correct. Outboard = wheel
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Re: Which way do these spacers go on?

I don tthink it wouldnt hurt to clean em up some
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Re: Which way do these spacers go on?

Im also considering sanding them down just a little bit to get rid of the rust and then painting them with some anti-rust stuff. Is that even worth my time?
Yes. A VERY thin coat of wheel bearing grease on either side and the hub bore, when installing, wouldn't hurt, either.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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Re: Which way do these spacers go on?

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Yes. A VERY thin coat of wheel bearing grease on either side and the hub bore, when installing, wouldn't hurt, either.
Good call - thanks again for the advice guys.
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