spacer removal?

leJUNd · 06-20-2009, 12:24 AM

Any tips on removing the spacers? It's really on there and it won't budge.

tom @ eas · 06-20-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

Any tips on removing the spacers? It's really on there and it won't budge.

Did you happen to use any anti-seize?

leJUNd · 06-20-2009, 12:34 AM

no... I just slapped the spacers on there.
Wish I had seen your thread.

tom @ eas · 06-20-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

no... I just slapped the spacers on there.
Wish I had seen your thread.

Working the spacer off evenly with a pry tool should get it off, just take your tine so the spacer and/or hub is not damaged.

Silver Standard II · 08-25-2009, 09:50 PM

A suggestion...hire someone.

808MGuy · 08-26-2009, 04:31 PM

Just give it a good whack with a rubber mallet. Should fall right off. I had to do the same with my Audi when the wheels would seize to the hubs. I got it down to a science where one strategically placed whack would dislodge the wheel. Then once you get it off, apply anti-seize for next time

V1.47fan · 09-19-2009, 10:34 PM

Using this method,it's very easy.

Get a torch,they run about $20 and a long flat (very thin) chisel from ACE,HOME DEPOT etc.

First heat the spacer for about 45 seconds with the torch making it hot then use the chisel to pry the spacer from the hub at the 12 o'clock position then 3 0'clock position and so on... down around

Each side took me less than 10 minutes.

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V1.47fan Banned 1979 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: TheArtist formerly known as M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NATIONWIDE iTrader: (0)	Using this method,it's very easy. Get a torch,they run about $20 and a long flat (very thin) chisel from ACE,HOME DEPOT etc. First heat the spacer for about 45 seconds with the torch making it hot then use the chisel to pry the spacer from the hub at the 12 o'clock position then 3 0'clock position and so on... down around Each side took me less than 10 minutes.
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