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06-12-2012, 05:10 PM
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I apply a thin film of anti-seize on all points of contact between wheel, hub and spinner.
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06-12-2012, 05:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
I apply a thin film of anti-seize on all points of contact between wheel, hub and spinner.
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And use some gloves. 
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06-12-2012, 05:54 PM
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All good advice,
and make sure to put the spinners back on the side of the car they came off of, they won`t interchange.
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06-17-2012, 10:21 PM
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A extra tirck is to take them off at least once a year and apply antiseese preferbly twice is better! Watch Dennis video, they don't ned to have the crap beat out of them to be tight!
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06-19-2012, 12:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBill1965
A extra tirck is to take them off at least once a year and apply antiseese preferbly twice is better! Watch Dennis video, they don't ned to have the crap beat out of them to be tight!
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Dennis also mentions in that video to loosen the spinners and apply antiseize as necessary every 2-3 months. PITA, I know, to rewire and everything, but might alleviate bigger issues down the road. Like buying new spinners. |
06-18-2012, 07:39 PM
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Everything everyone said above. When you want her to take something off, you need to be a little forward. When it's time for her to go, hit her in the a**!
Getting old frozen ones off can be a chore. There are posts about that here. Putting them back on, I always use the Permatex (Napa) anit-sieze (dissimilar metals). Also, dont forget your safety wire on the spinners when you're done. There are posts and even videos about that here too. Good luck!
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06-18-2012, 10:37 PM
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Right on, Dan
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06-19-2012, 05:45 AM
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The reason they are tightened toward the rear is that when racing, they would be next to impossible to remove if they were tightened toward the front during pitting contrary to the thinking that they will loosen over time.
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06-19-2012, 06:50 AM
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The reason they are tightened toward the rear is that when racing, they would be next to impossible to remove if they were tightened toward the front during pitting contrary to the thinking that they will loosen over time.
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Please explain why they would be next to impossible to remove. |
06-19-2012, 11:25 AM
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Some of the Corvette guys argue about this from time to time (which direction is best to have the knockoffs tighten). The knockoff secures the wheel through clamping force (tension) which along with friction also secures the knockoff. As long as the knockoff is tight - it doesn't matter. But - if it looses it's tension (clamping force) and becomes loose - then the matter of rotation might make a difference. Maybe not much - I wouldn't be too happy if it spins off under acceleration, or under braking - either one.
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06-19-2012, 06:21 PM
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Quote:
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Please explain why they would be next to impossible to remove.
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Well, only theoretical but I believe if they were tightened to the front, the inertia and centrifugal force on the spinner will tighten the crap out of the spinner under braking as braking force is magnitudes more than acceleration force. I had my spinners on backward (tighten to front) for about 1500 miles. I realized my mistake soon after install but decided to run it and test my theory. Each spinner was wired with an inspection loop and I checked it before each ride to see if the loop stretched. It took two people, a 2x2x4 piece of hickory and a sledge hammer to get each corner off. I split the hickory twice and cut it down twice before all four were off. I use antiseize and about three whacks per tong like the posted video. You can feel and hear if the wheel is seated and then one more whack for good measure. I always have the wheel off the ground unlike the video (like you would in the pits). If you need the wheel on the ground to loosen the spinner, then they were too tight to begin with IMHO.
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06-20-2012, 03:35 PM
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Removing my wheels and re-applying antiseize had been on my list of to dos for a while. Finally got to it today after 18 months. Took a little more work than usual to remove them, but nothing major.
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06-20-2012, 06:08 PM
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... oh, and another tip. Once you crack the spinner loose, put your finger in the middle of the hup and press while you undo the spinner with the other hand. It will save your spinner from bouncing off the rim and onto the floor. Great tip I picked up off this forum years ago. I love you guys.
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