DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

msb3079 · 11-06-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

Heyu said u had ichiba spacers? Do u have version 1 or 2? Version 2 doesn't require removing studs is that better

"Better" is a long conversation. People feel more safe with the V1. V2 is much easier to do... a simple bolt on. All 4 wheels can be done in less than an hour.

However... with the stock Z wheels... V2 will not work in the front. Definitely not for 15mm spacers. 20mm spacers need a slight mod of the wheel or studs (which I would not recommend) and 25mm is too big for the front. Basically, from my understanding.. V1 is needed for the front. I currently have 15mm V2 on the rear and nothing on the front. 15mm V1 is ordered and I'll probably install them this coming weekend.

ChrisSlicks · 11-06-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by msb3079

"Better" is a long conversation. People feel more safe with the V1. V2 is much easier to do... a simple bolt on. All 4 wheels can be done in less than an hour.

However... with the stock Z wheels... V2 will not work in the front. Definitely not for 15mm spacers. 20mm spacers need a slight mod of the wheel or studs (which I would not recommend) and 25mm is too big for the front. Basically, from my understanding.. V1 is needed for the front. I currently have 15mm V2 on the rear and nothing on the front. 15mm V1 is ordered and I'll probably install them this coming weekend.

At least V1 on the front is easy. V1 on the rear is a bit of a pain, so V2 is a better chose there unless you enjoy disassembling the e-brake assembly. I went for V1 all around because I take the spacers on and off depending on what wheels I'm using that day.

spearfish25 · 11-06-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

At least V1 on the front is easy. V1 on the rear is a bit of a pain, so V2 is a better chose there unless you enjoy disassembling the e-brake assembly. I went for V1 all around because I take the spacers on and off depending on what wheels I'm using that day.

What kind of lugs do you use when you pull the spacers off and have the extra stud length?

ChrisSlicks · 11-07-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

What kind of lugs do you use when you pull the spacers off and have the extra stud length?

The other wheels have a thick face and there isn't as much protruding as you might think. actually before extending them I felt the studs were too short for those wheels. But regardless for those wheels I use the Muteki open lugs.

ddanis60 · 03-12-2011, 12:06 PM

Just finished up the front. 15mm. perfect install. thanks for the writeup

Crooz · 09-08-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by schao

won't the spacers change the offset of the wheels and put extra stress on the bearings?

Yes, (although very slight) it will add stress to the entire rear unit.
Anytime you extend a weight or rotating mass further from its anchor point your increasing stress (and the risk of increased wheel vibration).
It's like this... take a 25lb weight and hang or spin it around your elbow with arm extended... then move it out to your wrist area... you'll immediately note the difference in your shoulder!

joshs09slvrZ · 10-06-2011, 08:30 PM

Hey guys! So I just read this thread and want to make sure I'm right before I make any purchases.

For the front, I'm planning on going with the Ichiba V1 15mm and for the rear I am going to go with 20mm V2s. Sound like a good setup?

ZForce · 10-06-2011, 09:33 PM

20/25 and go with H&R.....imho

djpathfinder · 10-06-2011, 09:51 PM

H&R DRS (replacement stud) model.

joshs09slvrZ · 10-07-2011, 05:32 AM

So the DRS with 20 in front and 25 in rear?

ZForce · 10-07-2011, 12:20 PM

Yes, DSR's for the 20mm front and for the rear 25mm which would be bolt on's. I do not believe H&R makes a DSR for 25mm.

Mine are 20mm Fr DSR
25mm Rr bolt-on

joshs09slvrZ · 10-07-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Yes, DSR's for the 20mm front and for the rear 25mm which would be bolt on's. I do not believe H&R makes a DSR for 25mm.

Mine are 20mm Fr DSR
25mm Rr bolt-on

Any pictures?

///PureSwank · 01-02-2013, 11:36 AM

Any pictures of a 20mm/25mm setup? Before I pull the trigger on a size.

ZForce · 01-02-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Any pictures?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

Any pictures of a 20mm/25mm setup? Before I pull the trigger on a size.

Sorry guys missed the post from Oct. I will see about posting a pic up.

pfdaxe · 01-03-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

Any pictures of a 20mm/25mm setup? Before I pull the trigger on a size.

Have a look through my album as I have a few pics showing 20mm front & 25mm rear spacers:

Nissan 370Z Forum - pfdaxe's Album: Mods

10-06-2011, 08:30 PM	#82 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 15	Hey guys! So I just read this thread and want to make sure I'm right before I make any purchases. For the front, I'm planning on going with the Ichiba V1 15mm and for the rear I am going to go with 20mm V2s. Sound like a good setup? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

10-06-2011, 09:51 PM	#84 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	H&R DRS (replacement stud) model. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-07-2011, 05:32 AM	#85 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 15	So the DRS with 20 in front and 25 in rear? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

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