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Old 01-28-2009, 10:12 PM   #35 (permalink)
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You probably should use longer bolts if you plan on making more than 1mm of spacer. The typical flange is only 1/4 of engagement, and most OEM's use the "correct" length bolt for many things these days.

Also - you should have studs... most do, iirc.
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