those whove done a 5 lug swap October 26, 2004, 11:44:47 PM in reguards to the front spindles on a 5 lug swap...actually the dust shields. do they make much of a difference:dunno: i was going to yank them off even though they are in decent shape. they kind of seem a little useless. thanks guys...john Quote Selected
Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap Reply #1 – October 26, 2004, 11:50:38 PM I've pulled them off of every one I have done..... Quote Selected
Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap Reply #2 – October 27, 2004, 12:14:41 AM i still have mine...dunno. Quote Selected
Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap Reply #3 – October 27, 2004, 01:11:59 AM i guess its not hurting anything leaving them. i was just curious. thanks guys Quote Selected
Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap Reply #4 – October 27, 2004, 09:17:25 AM The shields are more for water deflection than anything else. Just remeber after you run through a shallow puddle and make a big spray, the brakes may be wet. Quote Selected
Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap Reply #5 – October 27, 2004, 02:07:40 PM Ditched all that stuff for track days...the shields help contain heat which made the brakes run hot. On a street car though you won't notice any gains taking them off. Quote Selected
Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap Reply #6 – October 27, 2004, 04:56:54 PM Bend them out some to help deflect air onto the rotor. Just a thought... :ies: Quote Selected
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