Noob spacer question

djpathfinder · 03-27-2011, 07:02 PM

You CANNOT use bolt on spacers up front (in H&R lingo, you can't use DRM) for our cars. Spacer with replacement studs must be used.

OP, even if you lose 5mm of stud length with a 5 mm spacer, it is still not recommended. General rule of thumb is you need about 8 full turns on the lugnut for proper engagement.

christian370z · 03-27-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

You CANNOT use bolt on spacers up front (in H&R lingo, you can't use DRM) for our cars. Spacer with replacement studs must be used.

Yes they do, as long as they are 20mm or more in size. I along with a number of other Socal guys run 20mm bolt ons up front without any issues.

djpathfinder · 03-27-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Yes they do, as long as they are 20mm or more in size. I along with a number of other Socal guys run 20mm bolt ons up front without any issues.

Really? Didn't know that. I read a couple of spacer threads stating you couldn't with a few member attesting to compatibility issues. Also, read that Stillen changed their product notes when you order online to warn the buyer that DRM's were not compatible with the fronts. So why will they work only if 20 mm or more?

iceman21_23 · 03-28-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

You CANNOT use bolt on spacers up front (in H&R lingo, you can't use DRM) for our cars. Spacer with replacement studs must be used.

OP, even if you lose 5mm of stud length with a 5 mm spacer, it is still not recommended. General rule of thumb is you need about 8 full turns on the lugnut for proper engagement.

I run 25mm DRM's Front and back and have had them on for a few months...

happytheman · 05-29-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

I run 25mm DRM's Front and back and have had them on for a few months...

I'm in for pics.

I checked your public profile and didn't see any albums.

kenchan · 03-28-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

You CANNOT use bolt on spacers up front (in H&R lingo, you can't use DRM) for our cars. Spacer with replacement studs must be used.

OP, even if you lose 5mm of stud length with a 5 mm spacer, it is still not recommended. General rule of thumb is you need about 8 full turns on the lugnut for proper engagement.

He's talking about running the spacers on his Drag wheels. That's why I've been telling him to post up picts of the back side of his wheels.

The oem wheels are the gating factor for builtin stud type spacers.

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