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    Threw on some new front pads and rotors. While I have run into rotors being rusted on to the hub, I didn't realize the wheels could do the same to the rotors. When I went to swap my tires front to back, the rears were actually stuck onto the rotors. Thank God for power blaster and a five pound sledge hammer. ( I was prepared for the front rotors). Might be a good idea to coat them in anti-seize, I did before re-installing them. I'm really glad I didn't find this out on a busy highway, on a dark night.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CT-riverrat View Post
    Threw on some new front pads and rotors. While I have run into rotors being rusted on to the hub, I didn't realize the wheels could do the same to the rotors. When I went to swap my tires front to back, the rears were actually stuck onto the rotors. Thank God for power blaster and a five pound sledge hammer. ( I was prepared for the front rotors). Might be a good idea to coat them in anti-seize, I did before re-installing them. I'm really glad I didn't find this out on a busy highway, on a dark night.
    Once you get all 5 lug nuts off, just give the top of the tire a GOOD kick. It will come right off everytime.
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    I got some new 245/70/17 Hankook DynaPro ATM's put on my stock XK, and I Plasti-Dipped my wheels yesterday. Discount Tire had a $100 rebate going this weekend, so I got new tires sooner then I was expecting.

    I originally had 245/75/17 but I was worried about hitting that pesky UCA bolt.
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    After brakes ans sway bar end links. I took the XK to the movies Old skool!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CT-riverrat View Post
    After brakes ans sway bar end links. I took the XK to the movies Old skool!
    AHh man friggin sweet!!!!!!!!!!

    I miss the drive in movies. There was one I use to go to in high school and I believe it's still there. So what movies did ya watch?
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    We saw Avengers, by the time dark shadows was going to start, It was about 11PM and we called it a night. Still, it was a lot of fun. Most states still have drive in movie theaters, Just google drive in movies with your state. I'm betting you'll find one within an hour drive. (unless your really out in the sticks somewhere).
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    Took off the drivers side fender and put the old style back on too match the new bumper up too.
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