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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Carl! on 17 February 2014, 22:03
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Ive ordered some 15mm spacers as my arch is catching on rear driver side. I was going to swap both as it made sense however reading about how the axle isnt set right, could I keep passenger side with 20mm and put 15mm on one or will that throw stuff out of line?!
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I wouldnt. Would defo look funky...
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I wouldnt. Would defo look funky...
Why? The rear axle is off centre by 5mm so by using different width spacers the wheels will appear to 'poke' the same amount.
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Could you not centre the rear beam on the body mounting points?
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I don't think it'd look funky as we are talking 5mm difference and as Dom said it'd even out the poke which is why im considering it if feesable. Thai-horse if heard people do it but assumed itd be a big job so never lookex into or considered it.
I'll probably just go 15mm a side whilst running these tyres, just to be safe.
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Surely 2.5mm is obtainable by simply undoing the mount bolts and levering the beam across a bit?
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Its really easy to do mate loosen the bolts then tap the beam accross
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I would look to centre the beam, would be the better option.
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I would get a proper laser alignment place to move and set the rear beam.
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it seems like a better option really long term, just assumed it'd be a major task. I'll have a look into it, cheers lads.
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I think you'd need a keen eye to notice the difference. An onlooker probably wouldn't think, ' That guy has definitely used a 5mm bigger spacer one side to even his beam.'.
I'd hate to think how much worse your OCD is compared to mine if you are noticing that on a regular basis! :lipsrsealed:
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im not noticing it, ive bought smaller spacers as one side is just catching the arch over bumps, the other side is fine. I'll swap them both and have a look, if it goes botherime I'll look at re-aligning the lot.