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100inch



Member Since: 15 May 2012
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Australia 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
Shims
Has someone on here tried shims? Would like to find a way to widen track each side by up to a 1/4' (3-6mm for us metrics people). M
Post #968926 25th Oct 2022 10:26pm
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MercianRover



Member Since: 07 Apr 2022
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Java Black
That's a very precise amount...I suppose if you used some circular bar stock where the faces were parted off parallel and the shims drilled it would be OK - assuming the studs are long enough.
Post #968942 26th Oct 2022 8:18am
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rustandoil



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England 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey
I haven't seen shim style wheel spacers for Land Rovers..... what's your thinking behind this?
Post #968944 26th Oct 2022 8:29am
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htb2



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Shims on mine , been on various vehicles over the years, withoout checking prob 5mm thick cut from alloy sheet. no problems so far, Used with alloys and steels, to reduce tyre rub on full lock whilst maintaining a semblance of steering lock on a 110 for tight space trailer reversing.
I have 35mm spacers as well but do not like them too much mud throw without increasing wheel arch width.
Post #968994 26th Oct 2022 5:43pm
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rustandoil



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England 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey
I wouldn't have thought that a 5mm shim would make that much difference to steering lock..... Interesting, i might well experiment.
Post #969005 26th Oct 2022 6:48pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I needed 6mm shims on the front hubs when I wanted to fit alloys on my 10 spline axle.
Used the front face of an old brake drum, parted on a lathe. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #969008 26th Oct 2022 6:55pm
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100inch



Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: Brunswick
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Australia 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
First thanks for the input.
Currently trying a new setup with 2.5 Fox shocks and getting slight rubbing with my 255/85R16 on Sawtooths. I don't want to widen the track much more due to scrub radius and tyres hitting the body at full flex. Just fitted new KM3's and even consider having the internal side lugs shaved by a shop but hoped shimming would fix. Seems thread engagement on alloy wheels is longer than on steel wheels/ nuts, which should take care of the wheel stud length issue. For now, I fixed the issue with adjusted steering lock, m

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