Can I fix this with a rim spacer?

[Eclipse 1998]

So my passenger axle is a autozone one and the axle hits the center cap and protrudes out slightly, can I fix this with a rim spacer?

The first pick is what I'm talking about, the second is for comparison.

 

[GST with PSI]

From the pics, you can barely tell there's a difference. I'd just run it as is. I've never see anyone run spacers so center caps would fit

Can you just trim the back of the center cap a bit?

 

[Eclipse 1998]

From the pics, you can barely tell there's a difference. I'd just run it as is. I've never see anyone run spacers so center caps would fit

Can you just trim the back of the center cap a bit?

It is noticeable, plus I didn't completely tighten that side bc I didn't want it to tear up the cap. Should I just take a sander to it?

 

[Eclipse 1998]

From the pics, you can barely tell there's a difference. I'd just run it as is. I've never see anyone run spacers so center caps would fit

Can you just trim the back of the center cap a bit?

You really didn't answer my question though, can a spacer fix it? Would there be any negative effects?

 

[GST with PSI]

Well, depends how close it is to fitting?

You may be able to take a Dremel with a small grinding bit and remove some material from the back of the center cap.

If you're really brave, you can even remove a tiny amount of material from the end of the axle shaft itself. Just don't screw up the threads.

You could also run a spacer, but that's a lot of work just to get a center cap to fit. So, to answer your question, yes, a spacer is an option. All the info about spacers here: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/help-with-getting-wheel-spacers.491511/#post-153506877

The easiest solution would just be not to run center caps. Clean up the axle nut and shaft with some spray paint...It can actually look pretty good if you put some time into it:

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I had them flat black before, which makes the nut and axle much less noticeable to the eye:

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[Eclipse 1998]

Well, depends how close it is to fitting?

You may be able to take a Dremel with a small grinding bit and remove some material from the back of the center cap.

If you're really brave, you can even remove a tiny amount of material from the end of the axle shaft itself. Just don't screw up the threads.

You could also run a spacer, but that's a lot of work to get a center cap to fit.

The easiest solution would just be not to run center caps. Clean up the axle nut and shaft with some spray paint...It can actually look pretty good if you put some time into it:

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Oh wow I do like that way that looks, although I like the center caps as well

 

[me2151]

It all turns so there shouldn't be a risk of damaging it.

 

[pauleyman]

If you have cotter pin style can you gain some clearance by bending the pin to the side?

 

[Eclipse 1998]

If you have cotter pin style can you gain some clearance by bending the pin to the side?

Thanks Pauly, yes I already did that and I did gain a few extra mm's but still not enogh. One cap already fell off.

 

[pauleyman]

Very strange a cap would be so close. Glt a pic w cap off?