spacers, at what thickness are longer bolts required?

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10-06-2009, 08:20 PM

turboawd

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just wondering how thick of a spacer one could use with the original wheel bolts?

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10-06-2009, 10:45 PM

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i think after 8mm and up you need longer ones..

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10-06-2009, 10:52 PM

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Usually with 5mm spacers, the stock bolts are still applicable. then with 10s and higher, longer bolts are needed.

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10-08-2009, 08:07 AM

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with 10mm spacers and above you will need extended bolts

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10-08-2009, 08:12 AM

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Turner Motorsports is a great place to order longer bolts.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/show_...(H&RandTMS)

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