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Do they make rear hub dust caps?

I never liked how the rear hubs you can see the axle nut when you don’t run center caps. Is there a dust cap or something similar I can stick in there for a cleaner look behind my Fuchs?


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Sorry their is no dust cap from Porsche for the rear axle.
At the front axle the cap is to keep the grease in and dirt out.
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Sorry their is no dust cap from Porsche for the rear axle.
At the front axle the cap is to keep the grease in and dirt out.
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I’m more so implying/asking does anyone have a creative solution to achieve something similar?
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Spray 15 cents of Matte black rust oleum in there.
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Likely a 3D printer could make something. Or put the center caps back in place.
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I’m more so implying/asking does anyone have a creative solution to achieve something similar?
Yes, it called the center cap.
Take a measurement, then start searching for caps online. I'm sure you can find something that would press in. Might take a few tries though.
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I never liked how the rear hubs you can see the axle nut when you don’t run center caps. Is there a dust cap or something similar I can stick in there for a cleaner look behind my Fuchs?

So, you don't like the look of no center caps. Wouldn't the logical solution be, to run center caps?
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Yeh this post is nuts
since you all need more context…

I am painting my Fuchs with the RSR colorway. I own center caps, ofcourse that’s the most obvious solution.
But in my opinion, they look worse with center caps in that paint scheme, both black or color matched silver. It changes the entire look of the wheel negatively.

With that being said, I prefer how the front wheels look because of the cover peeking behind them opposed to the nut of the rear wheels, and it also creates a visual imbalance. That’s it really.
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Did you check if the front caps fit the back?
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Can you flip the porsche crest cap upside down and mount it from the other side of the wheel? Does it clear the nut?

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"RSR" with center caps ... plenty cool enough for me!
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You can try the rubber caps for lawn tractors. They are retained by flopping over a big washer but maybe hot glue would work or maybe the nut is even big enough to grab it.
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So, I'm sitting here drinking my 7.5 fluid ounce can of CocaCola. I'm too lazy to go out, move the wifey car, find the floor jack, the breaker bar, lift the car, jack stand from the shed, remove the wheel, cut the bottom inch or so off the can, but if you're up for the adventure, it looks like that might be a press fit over the three "prongs" and still fit within the wheel. The part is free since you've already had the beverage. You can cut the can with cheap scissors & polish the aluminum with a Brillo pad. If you bugger the first one up, well, another can is available.
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