On 4/6/06, mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > First, do the Rheins require removing the 2 bolts on each side that hold > the rear drums on? Some replacement wheels won't sit flat against the > rear drums because they hit the small retaining bolts. The bolts aren't > really needed and can cause a big problem with add-on wheels. Make sure > they aren't making the rear wheels mount crooked. I have removed them > from many Vanagons in the past 15 years so 15" wheels could be fitted. > > Mark
Mark, Yes, the Rheins require the bolts be removed. Not only do we need to be concerned about wheels, almost all the wheel adapters and spacers require the bolt removal as well. That also holds through for checking the surface of the drum or rotor hub for imperfections. BenT |
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