
08-06-2009, 10:43 PM
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10mm Spacer - Lug Bolt Question
I'm installing H&R Spacers on my X5: 25mm in the rear and 10mm in the front. For the 10mm spacers, can I use the same lug bolts or do I still need longer ones? I've read that X5 lug bolts have 50mm of thread. Therefore with a 10mm spacer I would lose 20% of the thread and therefore 20% of the strength. Is still this within the margin of safety built into the design and acceptable with regards to safety?
Thanks in advance....
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