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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: El Campo, Tx
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Are dust shields mandatory?
Are dust shields necessary as long as you do not drive in the rain? My truck will never get driven if there is a cloud in the sky so not worried about water on the rotors. Cannot seem to find a set of shields that are less than a ton of money. Unless someone has a set that they would like to sell cheap
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72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!! |
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mustang, Oklahoma
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
I bought these from ECE, $39 a pair with gasket and hardware. I have yet to install them though. I like the idea of keeping brake dust off of my suspension but idk how well it really works.
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
I bet Randy/teeitup or another of the parters on the parts board would have a set
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Cluster King
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
I would run them if possible. They will help keep road debree away from the bearing seals. I know you only drive it on nice days but the roads in this country are brutal, rain or shine.
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
Thanks to both of you! If no one comes through I will go your route Dan. I saw that you had put those on previously and even had the link open on my phone but had never gotten to the price page I guess. Yea it is good to be back
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72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!! |
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
I hear some of the CPP drop spindles don't have anywhere to bolt dust shields onto? Is this true? Modular spindles maybe?
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
Well,they're called dust shields and there ain't no dust when it rains. I would spend the money and run them. GM (& all other auto makers) put stuff on the trucks for good reason. Then again,look at motorcycles. Hmmm......
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
Some other manufacturers call them splash shields so was wondering what they are REALLY for? Seems to me water on rotor would be of more concern than dust.. That's why I asked, I just don't know!
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
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If you do not drive your truck in harsh weather conditions or even rain, you probably don't really need shields. |
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
They may help grab air to pass over the rotor for cooling. More like a shroud than a shield
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
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2WD Jimmy
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Location: Davis County, Utah
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Re: Are dust shields mandatory?
Left them off my shortbed for years without a problem. Also, Ive got 4 wheel Willwoods on the Jimmy, no provision for dust shields there, and Im not bothered. fwiw
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