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Old 08-27-2009, 11:06 AM
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^^^^ Long story short, grinding the caliper won't compromise anything, and proper spacers aren't cheap.
 
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Old 08-27-2009, 01:26 PM
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I agree.... Spacers are not cheap for good ones and in reality the caliper is so thick there that it wont hurt anything to grind it down a bit. Cheap spacer could do more harm than good. If it isnt centered correctly it could do alot of damage to joints etc.
 
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Old 08-27-2009, 02:22 PM
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I've seen wheel studs break because of too much stress, the rims didn't centre on the hub, they centered on the studs, if you get spacers you'd be putting alot of stress on those studs.
 
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These are different than hub spacers and that have no ill effect on any part of your wheels or joints...i got them from a place in Eagan, MN called wheel city.

www.wheelcitywholesalers.com
 
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I have the same problems here almost exact! I have a 2000 Blazer and i bought 22s for it and the front two rims grind on the brake calipers! If i decide to grind the calipers wouldnt i have a problem with it still when its time to change the brake pads? Really need help with this guys and gals!
 
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