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Subject:Re: Anyone Ever Bore Out Rims At Home?
From:Jonce Fancher
Date:Sat, 8 Jan 2011 17:38:23 -0500

Hi
I just recently took a set of rims to do the same and they charge
about 15-25.00 per wheel. Issue is I had 2 bent so I didn't get it
done and need to get 2 more wheels. BUT, If you contact the list they
may have a spare dead disc and bearing cap. Just take those 2 things
in and your good to go. I would recommend doing all 4 since you will
want to rotate tires and stuff.
I also just bored out one of the dead rims for fun with a Large Rigid
Hole saw. Do not remember the size but it ate up some aluminum quick.
Then you can clean it up with a home depot style grinder.
I am putting my set of a 71 Sunroof Bus.
Good Luck
Jonce

>Ok, got this set of rims from an Audi A6, they fit fine in the back,
>but the fronts need to be opened up a bit to clear the grease cup.
>Took them to a local machine shop and explained to the owner exactly
>what I need done. In the center of the rime is a small raised lip,
>and it need it ground down. No, he says, you have to leave the
>vehicle so we can test fit. I can't-don't-want to leave the van. I
>don't see why I need to except that he is trying to make it a more
>$$$ job. So I head to Depot and get two grinding stones to chuck in
>my drill, plus a bastard file. I'm getting there, but it is slow
>going. Can anyone recommend anything else to grind this lip down? Thanks, Jeff
>
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>Jeff Stewart

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