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Old 06-26-2011, 02:29 PM
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Vented Rotor Question

I will be doing a vented rotor swap on my '81 next weekend. Will I need to use longer wheel studs or can I reuse the stock ones?

Also I what size wheel spacers will I need to have the calipers clear my rims? I'm running 15x8s will a 3.75 backspacing.

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No. Yes. 1.5"

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Heh Waskillywabbit. I am doing a vented rotor-V6 caliber swap on my 1983 4x4. My wheels are 15x8.5 Enkie 30 series with 3.75 backspacing. Must I use a 1.5 spacer also? If so why, the calibers look like they will clear okay but then again you do this kind of stuff for a living.
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V6 vented calipers are way fatter and won't clear without wheel spacers. I use 1.5" as it matches IFS rear width if you swap.

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Do you have to do any kind of grinding to the caliper or back of the rotor to get them to fit? (I think I read that somewhere on the net).
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Just go with the wheel spacers. I tried grinding mine down and still needed the wheel spacers. So know i have one retarded looking caliper.
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