Are dust sheilds really necessary ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnymac · 05-11-2002, 02:02 PM

Just putting my drop spindles on today and realized my kit did not come with dust shields. I called a few auto parts stores I was told they should be able to order some for me, but I didn't ask for 6 lug. Hoping I can get a set.

Has anyone had to order any 6 lug? If so, are some universal shields ok?
Has anyone gone without? If so, would you recommend not using?
Thanks much!!

[This message has been edited by johnymac (edited May 12, 2002).]

ColinOpseth · 05-12-2002, 05:42 PM

use them

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CoryM · 05-20-2002, 10:59 PM

Unless you go driving in gritty mud you dont need shields. Most new cars/trucks dont have shields. Better cooling with more air going over them.
COryM

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*Fast68Chevy* · 05-31-2002, 07:31 PM

basically they just keep water and crap off your rotors

HEAVY CHEVY · 06-23-2002, 11:37 PM

Use them to keep brake dust off rims if not will look trashy.

05-11-2002, 02:02 PM	#1
johnymac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dover, NH USA Posts: 194	Are dust sheilds really necessary ? Just putting my drop spindles on today and realized my kit did not come with dust shields. I called a few auto parts stores I was told they should be able to order some for me, but I didn't ask for 6 lug. Hoping I can get a set. Has anyone had to order any 6 lug? If so, are some universal shields ok? Has anyone gone without? If so, would you recommend not using? Thanks much!! [This message has been edited by johnymac (edited May 12, 2002).]

05-12-2002, 05:42 PM	#2
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	use them ------------------ Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

05-20-2002, 10:59 PM	#3
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Unless you go driving in gritty mud you dont need shields. Most new cars/trucks dont have shields. Better cooling with more air going over them. COryM ------------------ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

06-23-2002, 11:37 PM	#5
HEAVY CHEVY BOWTIE FOREVER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sanford,N.C. 23770 Posts: 273	Use them to keep brake dust off rims if not will look trashy. __________________ 69 C-10 SHORT FLEET BED 350 4-BOLT/400 turbo upper & lower molding 65 IMPALA 2-DR 283/POWERGLIDE 66 IMPALA 2-DR hopefully 283/350 ~ CAMELTOE ROCKS ~

05-31-2002, 07:31 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	basically they just keep water and crap off your rotors



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