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Old 04-22-2007, 04:12 PM   #1
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Attention NUTZOIDS : Picture's Requested

Didn't have your email to send direct, so here goes.

Anyone else who purchased the 15" full face hub caps, this is good practice before installing them.

They will pop right on very easy out of the box, the problem is they will pop off just as easy with the first pot hole you hit!

Before installing mine, I simply bent out each "tab" on the backside, just slightly.. you can also do this using the palm of your hand. VERY LITTLE pressure is needed to do this.

Once done, you will not or should not be able to remove them by hand.. you will kill your finger tips trying to pry them off the wheel!

For this reason, you will need to carry a paint can opener inside your car. This way in the event of a flat tire, you will be able to remove the hub cab, to then remove the wheel.

Enjoy.
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Old 04-22-2007, 04:51 PM   #2
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Dude! you need to oil your tools! Good info, I'm considering these in red for my '89 Hardbody "rat rod" project
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Old 04-22-2007, 04:57 PM   #3
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I just took a rubber mallet to the insides of the tabs. I usually take the more abrasive way out.

Mine came off for paint. Stay tuned, tomorrow is going to be a good day.
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Old 04-22-2007, 05:51 PM   #4
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Dude! you need to oil your tools! Good info, I'm considering these in red for my '89 Hardbody "rat rod" project
Tools are fine.. that was one from a cheapie set.
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Old 04-22-2007, 06:42 PM   #5
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Thanks Man...

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Old 04-23-2007, 11:47 AM   #6
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dammm that tool is rusty....
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Old 05-08-2007, 04:07 PM   #8
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where do i get these caps??
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Old 05-08-2007, 04:11 PM   #9
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i have some problems with them caps lately, they making some kind of weird noises while i'm driving.
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i have some problems with them caps lately, they making some kind of weird noises while i'm driving.
hahaha... Me too...

It's like a clicking sound... I just pretend it's a go cart!

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hahaha... Me too...

It's like a clicking sound... I just pretend it's a go cart!

Man alot of peoples look at my car weird when i'm driving slow like 2-5 miles/hour, and them wheels keep making noisess. I have to find a way to fix it.

It's fun like hell when i roll all my windows down and listen to them sounds.
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