Do I need the dust shield?

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xns
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Just wondering if the dustshield is really necessary cause if it isnt then Im gonna take it off.


ziggy682
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It's not completely necessary, but it is helpful. For example, it will help keep water off the rotor when you splash through a big puddle. Any particular reason you want to remove it?

xns
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looks, and accessibility (or however u speel it) to the studs cause mine break a lot

navysnail
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are you overtourqueing the lugs, they really shouldnt break

S13 King
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no hes just making 2k hp,lol,jk

Its not, took mine off for the Z32 brake upgrade

Chingon
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mine were rubbing against the rotor after i cut it....so to the trash they went..

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Dano
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i cut mine off completely for my Z32 brake upgrade.

-Dan

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has anyone taken them off for the rears too?

marshun
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i trashed those things. back and front.


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