Why we recommend trimming dust shields...

xxosiris9xx · 05-02-2005, 07:01 PM

the marks are where they contacted the LCA's...this wear is after about 7-8 months but you can still see how much it rubs (and would still squeek and buzz on the highway)...

***orangesonoma*** · 05-02-2005, 08:21 PM

can you take a pic of the truck where you cut it off?

xxosiris9xx · 05-02-2005, 09:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by orangesonoma

can you take a pic of the truck where you cut it off?

redneck_sdriver · 05-09-2005, 12:52 PM

so its the piece right behind the rotor? what happens if you don't trim this. i haven't heard much about the dust shields. i'm getting ready to put a 3/4 drop on my 98 ext. cab noma. just wanna know everything before i get started. thanks
redneck

xxosiris9xx · 05-09-2005, 04:20 PM

it can squeek on bumps or any real suspension movement and ive heard some vibrations from there on the highway

98Green10 · 05-14-2005, 11:10 AM

What can you use to trim them?

CustomS10 · 05-14-2005, 11:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 98Green10

What can you use to trim them?

cut off wheel for 1.

mrshaft696 · 05-14-2005, 11:51 AM

ive been hearing a squeak that may be attributed to that. would this be on a bagged truck or static? Do you hear it just over bumps?

CustomS10 · 05-14-2005, 11:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mrshaft696

ive been hearing a squeak that may be attributed to that. would this be on a bagged truck or static? Do you hear it just over bumps?

best bet is to get out under your truck and look and see if thats the problem.

***Jess*** · 05-14-2005, 12:04 PM

in those pics. what type, and how, lowering was used/done ? and on what truck ? i have 1 1/2" coils and 2" spindles on my 95. and the sheilds have plenty of room.

CustomS10 · 05-14-2005, 12:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess

in those pics. what type, and how, lowering was used/done ? and on what truck ? i have 1 1/2" coils and 2" spindles on my 95. and the sheilds have plenty of room.

his truck is zq8 2/3, as we always say all trucks react diff. it's like the chevy lean 99% of trucks have it but there are a handful that don't have it.

xxosiris9xx · 05-14-2005, 04:16 PM

i used tin snips and did it by hand....its not bad if you got good snips (had to sharpen these a hair and theyre old as fock) and Tim recommends usin snips as well...less chance of damaging the rotor

Lowsonoma03 · 05-18-2005, 05:57 PM

Heh i just took mine off completely

***Dragginbody*** · 05-19-2005, 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lowsonoma03

Heh i just took mine off completely

same here.

05-02-2005, 07:01 PM	#1
xxosiris9xx The Dave Inc. Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,519 Location: Neptune Beach, FL User is: OffLine	Why we recommend trimming dust shields... the marks are where they contacted the LCA's...this wear is after about 7-8 months but you can still see how much it rubs (and would still squeek and buzz on the highway)...

05-02-2005, 08:21 PM	#2
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 48,243 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... can you take a pic of the truck where you cut it off?

05-02-2005, 09:20 PM	#3
xxosiris9xx The Dave Inc. Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,519 Location: Neptune Beach, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... Quote: Originally Posted by orangesonoma can you take a pic of the truck where you cut it off? Last edited by xxosiris9xx : 05-10-2006 at 03:58 PM.

05-09-2005, 12:52 PM	#4
redneck_sdriver Rednecks HIT Deere Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 104 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... so its the piece right behind the rotor? what happens if you don't trim this. i haven't heard much about the dust shields. i'm getting ready to put a 3/4 drop on my 98 ext. cab noma. just wanna know everything before i get started. thanks redneck

05-09-2005, 04:20 PM	#5
xxosiris9xx The Dave Inc. Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,519 Location: Neptune Beach, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... it can squeek on bumps or any real suspension movement and ive heard some vibrations from there on the highway

05-14-2005, 11:10 AM	#6
98Green10 Green Headlights Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 33 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... What can you use to trim them?

05-14-2005, 11:29 AM	#7
CustomS10 No more switches Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13,451 Location: Western Mass User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... Quote: Originally Posted by 98Green10 What can you use to trim them? cut off wheel for 1.

05-14-2005, 11:51 AM	#8
mrshaft696 Primer Spots Age: 29 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,705 Location: Philadelphia, Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... ive been hearing a squeak that may be attributed to that. would this be on a bagged truck or static? Do you hear it just over bumps?

05-14-2005, 11:57 AM	#9
CustomS10 No more switches Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13,451 Location: Western Mass User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... Quote: Originally Posted by mrshaft696 ive been hearing a squeak that may be attributed to that. would this be on a bagged truck or static? Do you hear it just over bumps? best bet is to get out under your truck and look and see if thats the problem.

05-14-2005, 12:19 PM	#11
CustomS10 No more switches Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13,451 Location: Western Mass User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... Quote: Originally Posted by Jess in those pics. what type, and how, lowering was used/done ? and on what truck ? i have 1 1/2" coils and 2" spindles on my 95. and the sheilds have plenty of room. his truck is zq8 2/3, as we always say all trucks react diff. it's like the chevy lean 99% of trucks have it but there are a handful that don't have it.

05-14-2005, 04:16 PM	#12
xxosiris9xx The Dave Inc. Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,519 Location: Neptune Beach, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... i used tin snips and did it by hand....its not bad if you got good snips (had to sharpen these a hair and theyre old as fock) and Tim recommends usin snips as well...less chance of damaging the rotor

05-18-2005, 05:57 PM	#13
Lowsonoma03 Registered Asshole Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,476 Location: Erie, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Why we recommend trimming dust shields... Heh i just took mine off completely