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DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

Originally Posted by schao won't the spacers change the offset of the wheels and put extra stress on the bearings? Yes, (although very slight) it will add stress to the

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Old 09-08-2011, 08:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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won't the spacers change the offset of the wheels and put extra stress on the bearings?
Yes, (although very slight) it will add stress to the entire rear unit.
Anytime you extend a weight or rotating mass further from its anchor point your increasing stress (and the risk of increased wheel vibration).
It's like this... take a 25lb weight and hang or spin it around your elbow with arm extended... then move it out to your wrist area... you'll immediately note the difference in your shoulder!
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