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offsetting rims
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:14 pm
by killalux
who has flipped the centres in a set of sunrasia rims. (i mean done the work themselves, not paid someone to do it)
what is the easiest way to cut the centres out, and what you use for a jig. was thinking could use and old hub and spindle(so rim will turn) on a flat bench and checking it runs true??
any suggestions appreciated.
thanks
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:29 pm
by Gwagensteve
I have done a couple of sets but it is a massive PITA.
Cut the welds out with a grinder, set them up and welded them on a table with steel plates setting the backspacing.
One set was quite true, the other set didn't work as well.
In Melb, its about $35/wheel to change backspacing. I'd just pay the $$$ to know they were right.
If you had a rotary table or a really big lathe it would be easier to get them right, but it's still a PITA.
Steve.
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:42 pm
by awright
can you tell me where you can get it done for $35. Last time I was quoted $55 but need to get a set done soon...
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:46 pm
by Gwagensteve
That was a while ago and I don't remember the details, but it was no paint etc.
Pretty sure it was Neway in heidelberg?
Steve.
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:47 pm
by Madmac
have a read through this link, it explains how to do it, with pics too
http://downunder4x4.net/forum/showthrea ... pped+a+rim
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:24 pm
by grimbo
Gwagensteve wrote:That was a while ago and I don't remember the details, but it was no paint etc.
Pretty sure it was Neway in heidelberg?
Steve.
yep it was Neway. they did my Suzuki outers with Lada Niva centres for $35 a wheel. My Sierra rims were done by Gwagensteve and were the true ones
