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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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If you don't mind I'll add this info to my ***dyna models metric sizes database***
Absolutely...Glad I could help. Need Any other values for that DB?

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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Torque...WTF is that...i just hit the F%$K out of it with a mallet until it don't move no mo....
You're probably kidding but just in case:

One problem with that strategy when talking wheels. If you seriously over torque the axles/wheels, you could bind the bearings and lock up the wheels at speed. Not a good situation.

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Absolutely...Glad I could help. Need Any other values for that DB?

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If you have more metric sizes for your year/model, please let me know in the database thread....
 
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You're probably kidding but just in case:

One problem with that strategy when talking wheels. If you seriously over torque the axles/wheels, you could bind the bearings and lock up the wheels at speed. Not a good situation.

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Not kidding....I got tired of my freakin belt getting loose all the time to i changed my torque strategy.....57000 miles....Beraing are fine...My indy checks them everytime i take the wheel to hime to change the tire and that has been 8 or 9 times now and fixin to do it again real soon because the night dragon is almost gone.
 
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Ebay or dealership. You won't have to look too far. Either way you're gonna spend about the same, $50-$60.

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If you're a careful shopper, you can find it at 20% off, at $38.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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If you're a careful shopper, you can find it at 20% off, at $38.
Care to share your secrets...need to pick up one for my wifes
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Care to share your secrets...need to pick up one for my wifes
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What year and model?
 
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