Centerlock wheel change - easier than I expected (Photo heavy)
11-09-2017, 09:03 AM
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Thanks Randy. Good suggestion on the boards.
I originally considered HREs. They are awesome. I looked at the P101 and the R101LW. For me personally, they just didn’t make sense when considering the price. The R101LW in particular was shockingly expensive. Once you add TPMS sensors, mounting, balancing, etc., the R101LW in my custom color was pushing $15K.
I originally considered HREs. They are awesome. I looked at the P101 and the R101LW. For me personally, they just didn’t make sense when considering the price. The R101LW in particular was shockingly expensive. Once you add TPMS sensors, mounting, balancing, etc., the R101LW in my custom color was pushing $15K.
04-25-2018, 01:32 PM
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I am planning on doing a CL wheels swap for the first time.... is raising the entire car on jack stands the only recommended way to go or is it possible to raise one wheel at a time and work my way around? I will use ramps, wheels chocks and a jack stand at the corner I'm working on for maximum safety.
Thank you.
Thank you.
04-25-2018, 03:23 PM
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I am planning on doing a CL wheels swap for the first time.... is raising the entire car on jack stands the only recommended way to go or is it possible to raise one wheel at a time and work my way around? I will use ramps, wheels chocks and a jack stand at the corner I'm working on for maximum safety.
Thank you.
Thank you.
04-25-2018, 06:16 PM
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Parking brake only locks rear wheels, so still need to depress the brake pedal for front wheels. When I forgot my brake depressor, I used the case from the torque wrench wedged between the brake pedal and the edge of the driver's seat - just slid the seat forward while pushing the pedal down with my foot, until the case was firmly in place pushing the pedal down. Before that, I used my wife for the same purpose, but that proved to be an unreliable method.
04-25-2018, 08:58 PM
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Don’t forget to hang a towel or some kind of paint protection over the doors and/or fenders when using the huge torque wrench. You’re not likely to have an issue, but it’s best to protect the paint in case the wrench slips.
04-26-2018, 01:33 PM
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Parking brake only locks rear wheels, so still need to depress the brake pedal for front wheels. When I forgot my brake depressor, I used the case from the torque wrench wedged between the brake pedal and the edge of the driver's seat - just slid the seat forward while pushing the pedal down with my foot, until the case was firmly in place pushing the pedal down. Before that, I used my wife for the same purpose, but that proved to be an unreliable method.
04-26-2018, 01:35 PM
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05-20-2018, 07:49 PM
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Bringing this up again.
Quick question on what size driver does the Centerlock removal nut fit? I am assuming 3/4, but you know about assuming anything.
Thanks,
-TJ
Quick question on what size driver does the Centerlock removal nut fit? I am assuming 3/4, but you know about assuming anything.
Thanks,
-TJ
05-21-2018, 04:49 PM
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That's the same breaker bar and torque wrench that I use.
I just put my summer wheels and tires back on a few weeks ago. Easy peasy.
I just put my summer wheels and tires back on a few weeks ago. Easy peasy.
05-22-2018, 10:13 AM
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08-03-2018, 05:16 PM
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