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Old 01-05-2004, 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by 427 S/O


BS, over 10 thousand miles and a lot of hard driving, never any problems with my wheels and always used a rubber mallet.
Some of you guys are taking a simple task and turning it into rocket science,
pleeeeease.......
BS? I'd say you've been lucky so far. There a plenty of threads where people lost spinners and wathced as their wheel rolled down the highway past them because they lost a spinner. You might be able to get it tight enough with a rubber hammer, but why risk it? The spinner is the only thing holding the wheel on and keeping you from getting into a serious accident.

There's a reason Jags, Triumphs, etc. came with brass or lead hammers from the factory. You should use them and don't be afraid to whack those spinners.

Worst case scenario, you brake one. Big deal, replace it. If you lose a wheel it, cost a lot more to fix the car and you may not be able to fix you. Seems like a no brainer . . .
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