DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

pfdaxe · 07-16-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by a6walter1

What is the stock stud length? I have 8mm spacers for the front, so I only want my studs 10mm longer or so because I want to use closed end lugs.

Just measured an extra loose one I had: 39mm to be exact.

ChrisSlicks · 07-17-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Just measured an extra loose one I had: 39mm to be exact.

You at correct, but they brand them at 40mm. The stock lugs have about 10mm of headroom.

a6walter1 · 07-17-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

You at correct, but they brand them at 40mm. The stock lugs have about 10mm of headroom.

So, if i want to put my 8mm spacer on, i should technically get some that are 47mm, but would 50mm be ok? I've seen some Ichiba studs that are 50mm.

pfdaxe · 07-17-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by a6walter1

So, if i want to put my 8mm spacer on, i should technically get some that are 47mm, but would 50mm be ok? I've seen some Ichiba studs that are 50mm.

Yes. Get 50mm. You'll be fine

Zbrah · 10-13-2013, 11:48 PM

I just installed 20mm on the rear, and when I go to remove the front wheel there is an extra small nut on the hub that doesn't match up with any of the holes on the spacer, I assume I we can remove this? Someone please confirm this. I've installed spacers on other cars before but never seen this. Thanks!

pfdaxe · 10-14-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

I just installed 20mm on the rear, and when I go to remove the front wheel there is an extra small nut on the hub that doesn't match up with any of the holes on the spacer, I assume I we can remove this? Someone please confirm this. I've installed spacers on other cars before but never seen this. Thanks!

Yes. You don't need it. It was discussed on page 3:

DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

Zbrah · 10-14-2013, 03:14 PM

I must have skipped over that post. Thanks for the confirmation

Senna-F1 · 12-02-2016, 12:01 AM

Will be buying an impact gun and have no experience with one. When pulling the new stud into place, do I need to worry about stripping the stud? At some point the stud will be in, and the gun will keep spinning the nut. Or no?

sx moneypit · 12-02-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Senna-F1

Will be buying an impact gun and have no experience with one. When pulling the new stud into place, do I need to worry about stripping the stud? At some point the stud will be in, and the gun will keep spinning the nut. Or no?

No.The nut will stop the same way it does when you are installing a wheel.

Senna-F1 · 12-09-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

No.The nut will stop the same way it does when you are installing a wheel.

I think it's worth clarifying the answer to this because I'm not sure I follow that. The reason the nut stops turning when I'm installing the wheel is because *I* stop turning the nut. And the reason *I* stop turning it, is because I'm using a torque wrench, and it told me to stop turning it.

Neither of those comes into play when I put an impact gun on a nut to pull the stud through. With a gun, the nut will continue to turn, but at some point the stud will have stopped moving. No one has talked about being careful here or possibly stripping the stud by having the gun continue past the point where the stud is no longer being pulled. Seems to me that it would take very little to strip the stud if you are not careful. Some articles elsewhere on the web even mention not using more torque to pull the stud, than you would if you were installing a wheel.

kenchan · 12-10-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Senna-F1

Neither of those comes into play when I put an impact gun on a nut to pull the stud through. With a gun, the nut will continue to turn, but at some point the stud will have stopped moving. No one has talked about being careful here or possibly stripping the stud by having the gun continue past the point where the stud is no longer being pulled. Seems to me that it would take very little to strip the stud if you are not careful. Some articles elsewhere on the web even mention not using more torque to pull the stud, than you would if you were installing a wheel.

im pretty sure if u need such warning, u shouldnt be working on any car.

Senna-F1 · 12-10-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

im pretty sure if u need such warning, u shouldnt be working on any car.

The warning wasn't for me. So it looks like you agree with me and disagree with the other response,yet think I'm the one who shouldn't work on cars. Hehe. Thanks for being on my side! Lol

segallis · 03-15-2018, 05:49 PM

I'm looking to add 20mm spacers front and rear. I prefer DRS rtaher than bolt-on, front and rear (I feel safer). The reviews seem to favor H&R (several complaints about vibration with Ichiba). H&R has a 20mm DRM bolt-on, #4065661, and a DRS new-lugs, #4065662. I called H&R and they say they only tested the DRM on the Z so that's what they recommend. Interestingly, the specs appear different, the Z center bore is 66.1mm, the DRM is also 66.1, the DRS is 66.2.

Is this why the DRS is not recommended? Is the extra 0.1mm enough to cause vibration?
Anyone using the 4065662 DRS successfully, or should I look at another brand?

Thanks,
-Greg

03-15-2018, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
segallis Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: florida Posts: 5 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 9	Which Spacer I'm looking to add 20mm spacers front and rear. I prefer DRS rtaher than bolt-on, front and rear (I feel safer). The reviews seem to favor H&R (several complaints about vibration with Ichiba). H&R has a 20mm DRM bolt-on, #4065661, and a DRS new-lugs, #4065662. I called H&R and they say they only tested the DRM on the Z so that's what they recommend. Interestingly, the specs appear different, the Z center bore is 66.1mm, the DRM is also 66.1, the DRS is 66.2. Is this why the DRS is not recommended? Is the extra 0.1mm enough to cause vibration? Anyone using the 4065662 DRS successfully, or should I look at another brand? Thanks, -Greg

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Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5453	I just installed 20mm on the rear, and when I go to remove the front wheel there is an extra small nut on the hub that doesn't match up with any of the holes on the spacer, I assume I we can remove this? Someone please confirm this. I've installed spacers on other cars before but never seen this. Thanks!

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Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5453	I must have skipped over that post. Thanks for the confirmation

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