Cutting rear spindle
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Wondering if this would pose any problems for me?
I recently bought new wheels, and they are concave. (LC818's to be specific)
These wheels came with 2 different styles of centercap.
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I want to use the flat (silver) style cap. Currently, the only way to do this is to use a 5mm spacer, because without the spacer, the spindle sticks out past the rim. But when you do use the spacer, it pokes the tire/rim face out past the fender.
So, I would like to cut about 3-4mm of the spindle off so that I can use the flat (silver) caps WITHOUT the 5mm spacer.
What do you think? Has this been done before?
I recently bought new wheels, and they are concave. (LC818's to be specific)
These wheels came with 2 different styles of centercap.
![](http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5073/20100619090128snoqualmi.jpg)
![](http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5541/20100619085944.jpg)
I want to use the flat (silver) style cap. Currently, the only way to do this is to use a 5mm spacer, because without the spacer, the spindle sticks out past the rim. But when you do use the spacer, it pokes the tire/rim face out past the fender.
So, I would like to cut about 3-4mm of the spindle off so that I can use the flat (silver) caps WITHOUT the 5mm spacer.
What do you think? Has this been done before?
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And I would not be "grinding it down" I would cut off 3-4mm of the excess (which is a lot of extra, not sure why the axles are so long) And then re-tap the threads.
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How is this a major modification? Seems simple enough, cut, tap threads, done.
You guys must take your cars to the dealership to get your oil changed... lol!
I was just checking to see if there would be any ill effects to shaving some off?
You guys must take your cars to the dealership to get your oil changed... lol!
I was just checking to see if there would be any ill effects to shaving some off?
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Yeah, there's a definite negative to cutting the end off the axle, and no, the dealer doesn't touch my car.
There's a fundamental rule in fastener technology - any self-locking fastener needs at least three full threads showing past the fastener to ensure the self-locking feature works and the fastener holds full torque. Ask any A&P qualified mechanic.
Trimming the end of the axle for cosmetic purposes is ignorant at best and just plain dumb at worst. Don't do it.
There's a fundamental rule in fastener technology - any self-locking fastener needs at least three full threads showing past the fastener to ensure the self-locking feature works and the fastener holds full torque. Ask any A&P qualified mechanic.
Trimming the end of the axle for cosmetic purposes is ignorant at best and just plain dumb at worst. Don't do it.