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Old 07-22-2020, 07:20 PM #1
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Front spindle backing plates / splash guards

I have two sets of 4x4 spindles... I am going to rebuilding set with total chaos spindle gusset, new wheel bearings and new backing plates / splash guards along with doing a tundra brake upgrade here soon.

Question is, on the 2nd set (spare set) I’ve contemplated not putting the backing plates back on them when I freshen them up as well. Why, because they will store a lot easier and not take up as much room when I take them with me on outings. Also, I don’t think they are really need persay either.

Anyone not running backing plates / splash shields pros and cons? Opinions wanted

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I purposely left mine off when I rebuilt my spindles. Less chance of anything getting caught between them and the rotor while off roading. I haven't noticed any down side to not having them.
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I don’t run backing plates on mine, mostly because I pulled them off a Tacoma for a manual hub swap and the backing plates were junk so I just cut them off. I don’t notice any downsides to removing them
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I don’t run backing plates on mine, mostly because I pulled them off a Tacoma for a manual hub swap and the backing plates were junk so I just cut them off. I don’t notice any downsides to removing them
Backing plates keep the water from puddles from splashing directly on the hot rotors and help to prevent shock from quickly cooling down. They also keep brake dust confined to the wheel area and help keep the rest of the frame/etc inboard of the backing plate clear from brake dust, which is highly corrosive.
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I think I’ll end up keeping them off the spare set and putting them on my set that will be on the 4Runner full time

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I removed mine because they didn't fit inside 15" wheels. Definitely wouldn't keep those Frisbee's on a spare set in the back. My $0.02
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I've been running without them for 2 years. There is zero adverse effect. Loose them and don't look back.
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