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2Lo4FatHo's
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:13 pm    Post subject: re-drilling rear drums Reply with quote
I am getting ready to order some fuchs and I know the front drums can't be re-drilled but can the rear. (early wide 5) thanks, scott
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think the rear drums will have the same problem. The lug pattern will land in the webbing of the drum.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
turboblue wrote:
I think the rear drums will have the same problem. The lug pattern will land in the webbing of the drum.


He's right. You can use late 4 lug drums drilled out or just buy the pre drilled Porsche pattern ones new from CB Performance.
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