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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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I was about to put on my tanabe nf210's. I stopped because this didn't lol right. It looks like a spacer in the rear springs
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^that makes 2 of us

take some pics and post for us.
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pics would really help? what do you mean by spacer?
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This definitely doesn't lol right to me either.

How big is a rock?
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This post needs a digital camera.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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I spoke with the previous owner and he said that they installed a spacer because they installed the wrong size tire and it rubbed, he since installed a 265/30/20.

Now I am concerned that it will rub with the tanabe's
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I spoke with the previous owner and he said that they installed a spacer because they installed the wrong size tire and it rubbed, he since installed a 265/30/20.

Now I am concerned that it will rub with the tanabe's


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Wow wtf is that? A spacer for suspension component? That looks home made. No its not normal and to be honest first time i ever see this.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Looks like just a random component jammed into the spring after being expanded.

Pretty ghetto, wouldn't be surprised if it was like that for any length of time if something got damaged.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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You right that is GHETTO.
Something I would never do.

I don't feel it would damage anything it just wont allow one coil to compress.

I sure hope I dont rub
20x9 with 245/30/20
20x10 with 265/30/20
on is a 35 offset the other is a 38

WILL I RUB>??????
Please say no
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ive seen those before, it is a spacer for springs to raise it up a little bit.... i would take it our right away, im running 285/30/20 just fine with a 20x10.5 wheels
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my goodness, who came up with that idea @_@

but with your setup, i think you are fine. rear might be close though, might need a bit work
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