I just saw a Rays cataloue,they also make spacers,i wonder anybody saw it before.?

Before I pull the plug on spacers, I would just like to be sure that the setup I plan on going with will not have any rubbing issues.

I plan on going 20mm all around on OEM sport rims. I've already decided to go with H&R spacers, but I'm undecided on whether or not to go DRS all around. I know they're required on the front, but should I use them on the rears too, or just go with DRMs? I will be installing Swift Spec-Rs at that time, as well. Thanks in advance for any feedback on this!

20 front and 25 rear does that **** anything up?? performance ? body kit

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I took some measurements on stock 19" sports and 25 in the back looks like it make things really close. A good hard bump may cause rubbing?
Also from what I've read on here you can use 20mm DRM on the front.
Anything less than that requires DRS.

I decided to go 20mm DRS all around. I just feel more at ease with stud replacement.

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Thread Necro, but i saw 1 person running a 5mm up front with no extended Llugs. I'm thinking of doing this as well. Can anyone who has done this elaborate whether or not they think this is a good/safe idea? It makes me a little nervous about how much thread will be left

Thread Necro
Alright I have read this thread several times, and other than a couple vague mentions, I haven't seen anything definitive on the OEM 18in wheels. What are the sizes needed for those? Wish I had rays...

Did anyone use Loctite on their spacer nuts? Ive had mine on for around 6 months and did not use Loctite on mine. The front are stud replacements and the rear are not.


Everything seems fine but Ive been reading elsewhere that you should.

For the NISMO wheels. Still nothin for OEM 18's though...

For the NISMO wheels. Still nothin for OEM 18's though...

I've been considering putting spacers on my stock 19" rays. Had a couple concerns though. I was thinking about doing 20mm/25mm front/back with H&R DRM. But I've been reading around and I feel a little more safe using the DRS series. Would I have a problem using the stud replacement spacers and getting new rims later on? Will the extended studs cause a problem or will I have to keep the stock studs and put them back in when i decide to get rims?

I just installed 20mm H&R DRS front and 25mm H&R DRM rear on my stock 19" Rays yesterday. The stance looks fantastic! Real muscular looking. H&R doesn't make 25mm DRS. If you go with a different rim later on, just get ones with a better offset so you won't need spacers. I think plenty of people run DRM on all 4 corners with no issues.

Okay thanks. And yes, I plan on getting the right offset for the rims. But what I was trying to get across was that if I do stud replacement and then get the correct offset rim, will I have to put the old studs back in?

I would think you would or the studs would be too long unless you went with open-ended lugs. I saved my original studs for just that reason. It was pretty straight forward install. I didn't even use air tools. Just a 1/2" drive socket set.

I am running 20mm DRM on all four corners without any issues. No loctite. I put antiseize on the studs for the hub to spacer. This way when/if i go aftermarket I take off the spacers and get wheels that have the correct offsets already.

Just finished 20mm DRS all around and I agree it looks just right.
I debated 25mm in the back but glad I went 20.
The 20mm front and back on stock 19" rays with no drop essentially resulted in the very edge of the tire (rim protector) exactly flush with the fender.
I think 25mm would have been too much. Just my $.02.
I also used all hand tools except for a cordless impact driver. This is a must for pulling in the studs.
First rear took me an hour as I like to be methodical when trying something new. The remaining 3 took less than half hour each. :driving:

I didn't use any impact tools. It's not a must and very easy with a socket set. I did one stud at a time and just held a stud while tightening the new one. Wasn't hard at all. Just another way to do the install if you don't have impact tools

You're right, perhaps "must" was a bad choice of words. It was nice to have an impact driver though. I got it in a set with a drill and was hoping I could use it someday for something.
I'm old so power tools are my friend! :rofl2:

Link to thread discussing 18" oem wheel spacer sizes for those wondering.

http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...se-wheels.html

I get my 20/25 spacers tomorrow. Ill post some pics after i get them installed

Before:
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After(Ill get better pics later):
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Getting an alignment Friday morning. Ill take pics moar pics then.

Looks awesome!
Did ur rear tire stick out of the fender at all with that size spacer?

Just ordered H&R and Im gonna be running 265 with 15mm Drs in front and 305 with 15mm in rears.
Anyone knows if my rear tires will stick out of my fender with this size spacer? From info I'm gathering here. If u run that size tire in rear with 20-25mm spacer. You get a tire poke out of fender. Anyone insight would be great.!

My tires dont poke really at all. They're pretty much flush except in the front. Front is in a little bit because of the camber from my springs. Depends on your rim offsets and such. 20/25 is perfect for stock wheels and offsets.

Got the spacers in.. Waiting for tires. Will be in on wed. I'll post pic when I get them installed.
Thx for the info.

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Hey guys, heres the pix with the 15mm H&R spacers. I love the look and cant wait to get my new tires on wed and Swift Spec-R springs. Was gonna run Tein mono coilovers but its out of my budget right now. I'm still a lil nervous that it might poke out too much for my likin even I've got confirmation not to worries.:eekdance:

Nah, it'll look perfect with a drop. Tops will tuck in as you lower it (ie. increasing negative camber).

Thx for the info and reassurance SF!

You'll be fine. I went conservative and 20 all around. Gave myself some room for 305's.

Yeah, but on his nismo, the tires/rims are already wider. 20mm's on his and he'd be monster truckin :P

Looks good man. It'll look even better with the drop!

I think 15-20mm is the best fit, 25 looks good on some, but others not. I think im gonna run ichibas 15-20 :driving:

Thx josh.. How do u like ur swift springs? I just ordered the Spec R's..
Will be doing some occasional tracking so hope it handles the way they claim.

bdub561: They're both DRS right? I'm hesitant on the whole spacer situation...

if you can do your own brake pad/rotor change you can change the studs. its easy.....

Fuct right.. It's really easy to do. If u have an air gun setup only takes a few hrs for both front and rears.

I have 20/25 bolt on from b2autodesigns. $220 for front and rear. I have a base with sport package and its perfect. Just use a 1/2" drive and you'll be fine. I would have done stud replacement, but i plan on changing the rims and getting the right offsets

Did you use and Anti-Seize on the threads or the spacer itself?

I haven't put any on yet, but I'm wondering if I should if it will protect it from corrosion. I don't plan on really adjusting or removing them in the future, I just want to make sure that they stay intact.

antiseize on the spacer itself