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Removing rear spinners
After a couple seasons of not removing the rear FF5 spinners, I can’t seem to be able to remove them. I have removed the Allen key retainer, however every time I try to hit the spinner with a rubber mallet, the thread adapter or hub just spins with it. Tried tightening, loosing it, back and forth but it seems the spinner and hub don’t want to separate. The fronts came off with ease. Any suggestions?
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worst case scenario is to drill/tap a hole through the center threaded adapter to have something to hold on to while spinning the spinner
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How about drilling two holes that the tool to loosen grinder discs with will fit in? Never tried it myself, just a suggestion for a possible fix.
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Have you tried apply some heat to the spinner and or some penetrating oil in the set screw holes and behind the knock off.
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I used oil filter pliers with a pad of firm rubber duct taped to the jaws. I was able to grab the threaded adapter enough to be able break grip of the spinner.
Mk4 Roadster, Picked up complete kit 8/22/14. Most FFR options except Wilwood brakes and IRS. First start 11/11/14. Go-kart 3/8/15. 347 Stroker, TKO 500, 3-link/3.27 rear. PA street legal 7/29/15.
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Just a reminder, some of these I believe have a left hand thread.
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Once you do get the spinners off, a small application of spinner eaze works great to keep them from seizing up again.
http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr...innereaze.html
Cheers!
Mk IV Roadster #9749, Kit received Jan 2, 2020, Blueprint SBF 347 TKO600 Holley Sniper EFI, Dual roll bars, IRS, 17" Halibrand, Nitto 555 G2 245, 315 Road legal Oct 20, 2020
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If installed correctly, you should be loosening by turning the spinners towards the front of the car, regardless of the side you’re on. Just remember “tight ***” and you’ll always tighten towards the rear. You might get enough grip with a strap wrench around the center hub if there’s enough room to grip
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Originally Posted by
egchewy79
Just remember “tight ***” and you’ll always tighten towards the rear.
Nice tip. Thanks!
Mk.4 FFR supplied Right hand drive
Received 12/2012 completed 12/2019
Gen1 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS
Lots of mods to make compliant for Australian design rules
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Thanks all. Ended up drilling a small hole enough to get a punch through. That with a bit of oil and finally got it off.
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