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Old 06-04-2021, 04:00 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by ike84 View Post
If you have spacers, the bolts are aftermarket and lengthened to accommodate the added width of the spacer. Just subtract the width of the spacer from the length of the bolt and you have your answer.

BTW, make sure you buy bolts with freely rotating necks. You will trash (and potentially structurally damage) the wheel of you don't)

I have my old bolts from when I installed spacers a few years ago. They're not in great shape but I could cherry pick the better ones for you if you're interested.

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While it all makes sense (length/spacer...) I am not sure how far I should trust the previous owner/tire shop. Let's just say - some things and approaches are questionable and I had different experiences with tire shops.

I would take you on the offer of used bolts. I might really need them. The back ones are definitely longer... and after inspecting the OEM wheels (thickness of the rim is same when meeting the hub). Hence front and rear length should be same.

I agree on risk of touching pieces of the drum. Hence I asked here.


PaulE, thanks for the measurement. I will check the front ones.
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