DIY: ** Rear 20mm stud replacement spacers

ChrisSlicks · 03-12-2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddanis60

no kidding! i know it could have been a lot worse. i went into and read the thread link about this issue above, and made another little more detailed post. kinda curious now that im a little more informed as to what lugs were ordered. i think locking lugs are kinda dumb on stock wheels anyway. at least where i live. im sure the second i take them off and go with normal lugs all around id pay for it. im honestly more worried about the wheels and more so tires on my truck. around here, people would much rather steal the 2 grand worth of 37" rubber then a set of stock (but nice) nissan wheels.

Yeah, I don't bother with the locks anymore either. After this happened to me I picked up 4 regular lugs from the Infiniti dealer because the Nissan dealer didn't have any in stock. I change wheels regularly for auto-x and track anyway so it was just a pain.

Car looks nice, saw one just like it today in Boston. Our first nice day in a while, cars starting to emerge from hibernation.

ddanis60 · 03-13-2011, 01:22 PM

yeah i have an old bug and my truck ill drive when the weather isnt awesome enough to go top down, but around here i just get picky and dont wanna get cold. doesnt rain all that often.

i stopped back by nissan and told them about the issue yestersay and they seemed to play pretend interested but i could tell the manager dude didnt care too much. they had one other 370 that i checked had the correct lockers. best part was that they didnt have any reg lugs in stock either so they pulled 4 from their only z and gave them to me. ill get the ordered (and hopefully correct) set in on wed and idk if ill even install them.

thanks for the compliment

jmccarei · 03-15-2011, 09:24 PM

thanks for the post. super helpful +1

wheee! · 03-15-2011, 10:21 PM

you are welcome sir!

1Sweet Z · 03-18-2011, 10:06 PM

Completed the install last night. Superb write-up +1 rep points.
Thanks to Chrisslicks on the DIY Rotor removal.

Installed H&R DRS Spacer - 10mm front and 15mm rear

Here are some thoughts that I would like to share with the Forum from my install.
1. Used cousins lift to complete the work - made the job super easy...watch the clearances to the bottom rocker panel when you lift the car
2. Only have 400kms on the car - so everything un-bolted like a sinch. I found it easier to remove the brake line attachment bracket on the front control arms to manoeuvre. I have no wear on my rotors yet, so I was able to slid the caliper off the rotor without removing the brake pads. Rotors literally fell off the hub
3. 3lb sledge hammer worked like a charm, couple of good wacks and the lugs were free. Used the nut technique and put a socket over the end to protect the threads (thanks ModShack) as I wanted to keep the old lugs.
4. Try to line up the spline with the old lug spline indentation. Used impact gun to install them and then torqued them all to make sure they where all proper seated.
5. Rear spacers - did not remove the hand-brake asm, just rotated the hub and slipped them in.
6. Whole job - start to finish took about 2 hrs

15mm is perfect in the rear. The outer lip of the tire is perfect lined up with the fender. For those guys you went to 25mm.. yikes the tire would be sticken out pretty far.

My cousin ( the mechanic) was concerned about the paint chipping on the fender edge. Anybody have any feedback on accelerated wear due to offset tires? Maybe clearbra might help?

wheee! · 03-19-2011, 10:20 PM

happy to help!

jmccarei · 03-25-2011, 05:07 PM

How long should this take? For the H&Rs with replacement studs? My shop is quoting me an hour per wheel, that seems timely based on the DIY instructions. This shop has done great work, CBE and HFCs with no problems at all and a good price.
Thanks

LinPark · 03-25-2011, 06:31 PM

With a lift I would think they could do all 4 wheels in under 2 hours but that's just my guess - after I did the first wheel, the other 3 took me under an hour each and I didn't have a lift.

1Sweet Z · 03-25-2011, 07:42 PM

I did the job a few weeks ago with a lift and it took around 2 hours total. The shop is probably playing it safe quoting your an hour per wheel. My car is very new and everything unbolted easy, no heat or extra leverage required.

jmccarei · 03-26-2011, 11:19 AM

Ok thanks guys. It wasn't a firm figure for the quote, more than likely the total bill is less.

ZForce · 03-27-2011, 10:49 AM

If anyone is interested in a set of H&R 20mm I am letting them go....... FS: Wheel Spacers H&R 20mm DSR (Brand New)

nutoz · 04-07-2011, 10:32 PM

beside the looks, does spacer provide any better handling or ride

cheshirecat · 04-08-2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutoz

beside the looks, does spacer provide any better handling or ride

Nothing that you are going to be able to tell on a day to day basis.

wheee! · 04-08-2011, 11:59 AM

My grin factor went to x12...

n370zpg · 04-15-2011, 12:59 PM

Took my z to the local shop today to get my swift springs and h&r spacers installed (15f20r) and they quoted me $150 for the springs and $560 for the spacers. I asked politely why so expensive on the spacers (knowing beforehand it would take about 2 hours without a lift after reading this diy) and they said that EACH spacer would take 2 HOURS to install

I think ill give it a shot this weekend. Thanks for the write up yall.

03-15-2011, 10:21 PM	#94 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	you are welcome sir! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-18-2011, 10:06 PM	#95 (permalink)
1Sweet Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 185 Drives: 11 GM 370Z A7 Spt/Nv Rep Power: 14	Completed the install last night. Superb write-up +1 rep points. Thanks to Chrisslicks on the DIY Rotor removal. Installed H&R DRS Spacer - 10mm front and 15mm rear Here are some thoughts that I would like to share with the Forum from my install. 1. Used cousins lift to complete the work - made the job super easy...watch the clearances to the bottom rocker panel when you lift the car 2. Only have 400kms on the car - so everything un-bolted like a sinch. I found it easier to remove the brake line attachment bracket on the front control arms to manoeuvre. I have no wear on my rotors yet, so I was able to slid the caliper off the rotor without removing the brake pads. Rotors literally fell off the hub 3. 3lb sledge hammer worked like a charm, couple of good wacks and the lugs were free. Used the nut technique and put a socket over the end to protect the threads (thanks ModShack) as I wanted to keep the old lugs. 4. Try to line up the spline with the old lug spline indentation. Used impact gun to install them and then torqued them all to make sure they where all proper seated. 5. Rear spacers - did not remove the hand-brake asm, just rotated the hub and slipped them in. 6. Whole job - start to finish took about 2 hrs 15mm is perfect in the rear. The outer lip of the tire is perfect lined up with the fender. For those guys you went to 25mm.. yikes the tire would be sticken out pretty far. My cousin ( the mechanic) was concerned about the paint chipping on the fender edge. Anybody have any feedback on accelerated wear due to offset tires? Maybe clearbra might help? __________________ V-LED : ILLUM KICK PLATES : VENTURE SHIELD : H & R : K & N : GOODRIDGE SS BRAKE LINES : NISMO CBE

03-19-2011, 10:20 PM	#96 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	happy to help! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-25-2011, 05:07 PM	#97 (permalink)
jmccarei Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 15 Drives: Red 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	How long should this take? For the H&Rs with replacement studs? My shop is quoting me an hour per wheel, that seems timely based on the DIY instructions. This shop has done great work, CBE and HFCs with no problems at all and a good price. Thanks __________________ Stillen Gen 3 Intake, Stillen HFCs and CBE - 20x9.5, 20x10.5 Vossen VVS-083 Black Machined - Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT, JL Audio 450/4 Amp and 12" Pioneer Sub

03-25-2011, 07:42 PM	#99 (permalink)
1Sweet Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 185 Drives: 11 GM 370Z A7 Spt/Nv Rep Power: 14	I did the job a few weeks ago with a lift and it took around 2 hours total. The shop is probably playing it safe quoting your an hour per wheel. My car is very new and everything unbolted easy, no heat or extra leverage required. __________________ V-LED : ILLUM KICK PLATES : VENTURE SHIELD : H & R : K & N : GOODRIDGE SS BRAKE LINES : NISMO CBE

03-13-2011, 01:22 PM	#92 (permalink)
ddanis60 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 61 Drives: 2007 C6 Z06 Rep Power: 15	yeah i have an old bug and my truck ill drive when the weather isnt awesome enough to go top down, but around here i just get picky and dont wanna get cold. doesnt rain all that often. i stopped back by nissan and told them about the issue yestersay and they seemed to play pretend interested but i could tell the manager dude didnt care too much. they had one other 370 that i checked had the correct lockers. best part was that they didnt have any reg lugs in stock either so they pulled 4 from their only z and gave them to me. ill get the ordered (and hopefully correct) set in on wed and idk if ill even install them. thanks for the compliment

03-15-2011, 09:24 PM	#93 (permalink)
jmccarei Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 15 Drives: Red 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	thanks for the post. super helpful +1

03-25-2011, 06:31 PM	#98 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	With a lift I would think they could do all 4 wheels in under 2 hours but that's just my guess - after I did the first wheel, the other 3 took me under an hour each and I didn't have a lift.

03-26-2011, 11:19 AM	#100 (permalink)
jmccarei Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 15 Drives: Red 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Ok thanks guys. It wasn't a firm figure for the quote, more than likely the total bill is less. __________________ Stillen Gen 3 Intake, Stillen HFCs and CBE - 20x9.5, 20x10.5 Vossen VVS-083 Black Machined - Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT, JL Audio 450/4 Amp and 12" Pioneer Sub

03-27-2011, 10:49 AM	#101 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	If anyone is interested in a set of H&R 20mm I am letting them go....... FS: Wheel Spacers H&R 20mm DSR (Brand New)

04-07-2011, 10:32 PM	#102 (permalink)
nutoz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 51 Drives: 10 ST 7AT PG CB Rep Power: 15	beside the looks, does spacer provide any better handling or ride

04-08-2011, 11:59 AM	#104 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	My grin factor went to x12... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

04-15-2011, 12:59 PM	#105 (permalink)
n370zpg Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 19 Drives: 2010 PG Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Took my z to the local shop today to get my swift springs and h&r spacers installed (15f20r) and they quoted me $150 for the springs and $560 for the spacers. I asked politely why so expensive on the spacers (knowing beforehand it would take about 2 hours without a lift after reading this diy) and they said that EACH spacer would take 2 HOURS to install I think ill give it a shot this weekend. Thanks for the write up yall.

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