DIY: ** Rear 20mm stud replacement spacers

haitech · 10-28-2011, 07:01 PM

+rep for the diy

I ran into two problems:

1. The toe arm was in the way to reach the bottom 19mm caliper bolt, but that was an easy solution. By using the jack, I got the arm to lift up, out of the way for the socket to fit.

2. I was tightening the wheel locks before using the torque wrench and both are effed! One is stripped and spinning freely and the other, the top of the nut just twisted off. WTF?! Nothing happened to the regular lugs. Nissan has some dinky wheel locks.

wheee! · 10-28-2011, 08:33 PM

whoa! check to make sure you have the right wheel locks!! A lot of people got the wrong ones from the dealer! You need ones with the proper washer type end!

Like these:

haitech · 10-28-2011, 08:35 PM

Oh my. Looks like they gave me the wrong ones. What do I do now? Take it to the dealer and complain? What information do I bring forth?

wheee! · 10-28-2011, 09:07 PM

They should know better! Take them back and get them replaced..... then rep me again! lol

AviatorTim · 11-08-2011, 10:04 AM

On the topic of adding spacers, someone told me adding spacers can lead to wheel bearing failure. Can anyone confirm or deny if this is accurate?

wheee! · 11-08-2011, 05:32 PM

Improperly designed or manufactured spacers may be an issue, but I have have had zero issues with the H&R spacers.

AviatorTim · 11-09-2011, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

I have have had zero issues with the H&R spacers.

Can you suggest good places to shop for H&R spacers please?

djpathfinder · 11-09-2011, 08:19 PM

Forged Performance and Josh@Stillen are two sources that I've had personal dealings with that carry H&R, and I can vouch for their customer service. FBNissan seems to be well-liked too. Not to exclude other sponsor vendors, but those three are at the top of my head right now.

wheee! · 11-09-2011, 10:23 PM

^ what he said!...

If you followed the DIY from the beginning you might have read where I reference sourcing these from Josh. Plus their website blog has the full DIY with pictures that I took during front and rear installs.

ZForce · 11-09-2011, 11:45 PM

Yep, all should just avoid the issues involved with some of the other inferior spacers out there and just fork over the extra $ for H&R spacers. You get what you pay for, so just go with the best.

No issues and I have about 10k miles on them.

Josh / Stillen is da man for spacers.

MattP725 · 12-03-2011, 01:29 AM

It isn't a big deal to do but can the studs be removed without the rotor/caliper being pulled?

haitech · 12-03-2011, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

It isn't a big deal to do but can the studs be removed without the rotor/caliper being pulled?

Nope. Sorry sir. It's really simple though.

MattP725 · 12-04-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

I used a Cdn Tire "Maximum" cordless impact driver. 1/2" drive with a 21mm impact socket. The driver is 14.4v NiCD and did a great job as it is a maximum 102ft/lbs force. Went really quick.

As for the front spacers, it has been covered many times. Here is one link.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...r-install.html

The one difference I had was that you don't need to mod the shield to fit the bolts thru...

Go to my Mod Album to see all the pics for the front install.

As for the hammer... it is a 3lb sledge that is EXTREMELY handy to have around in tight spaces with limited throw. It packs a nice punch with one small swing! Thor would approve....

Ditto on the front spacer. I just lightly pulled the shield back a bit at the point shown and the extended stud fit nicely.

Great write up, install went smooth as can be. Def somewhat time consuming but I personally feel better having the DRS spacers vs the bolt on.

+1 rep and also a shout out to Z1 for great prices and a great product. Tested the 15/20 mm spacers today at 110mph and not an ounce of vibration what so ever.

radek7633 · 12-10-2011, 04:34 PM

hey guys, couple of questions

i took the calliperss off my saab and it required special hex wrenches, Im guessing this isn't the case with nissan?

and finally, when I do the rear end, in order to rotate the hub, will i need both wheels off the ground? haven't done any work on a rwd before.

much appreciated!

wheee! · 12-10-2011, 04:50 PM

no hex required. tools required listed at the first post.

you can do it with one wheel on the ground in neutral with an open diff (base) but not with the sport model (I think)... but jackstands are better.....

10-28-2011, 07:01 PM	#136 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	+rep for the diy I ran into two problems: 1. The toe arm was in the way to reach the bottom 19mm caliper bolt, but that was an easy solution. By using the jack, I got the arm to lift up, out of the way for the socket to fit. 2. I was tightening the wheel locks before using the torque wrench and both are effed! One is stripped and spinning freely and the other, the top of the nut just twisted off. WTF?! Nothing happened to the regular lugs. Nissan has some dinky wheel locks. Last edited by haitech; 10-28-2011 at 07:14 PM.

10-28-2011, 08:33 PM	#137 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	whoa! check to make sure you have the right wheel locks!! A lot of people got the wrong ones from the dealer! You need ones with the proper washer type end! Like these: __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

10-28-2011, 09:07 PM	#139 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	They should know better! Take them back and get them replaced..... then rep me again! lol __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-08-2011, 05:32 PM	#141 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Improperly designed or manufactured spacers may be an issue, but I have have had zero issues with the H&R spacers. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-09-2011, 08:19 PM	#143 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Forged Performance and Josh@Stillen are two sources that I've had personal dealings with that carry H&R, and I can vouch for their customer service. FBNissan seems to be well-liked too. Not to exclude other sponsor vendors, but those three are at the top of my head right now. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-28-2011, 08:35 PM	#138 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	Oh my. Looks like they gave me the wrong ones. What do I do now? Take it to the dealer and complain? What information do I bring forth?

11-08-2011, 10:04 AM	#140 (permalink)
AviatorTim Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 33 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	On the topic of adding spacers, someone told me adding spacers can lead to wheel bearing failure. Can anyone confirm or deny if this is accurate?

11-09-2011, 10:23 PM	#144 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	^ what he said!... If you followed the DIY from the beginning you might have read where I reference sourcing these from Josh. Plus their website blog has the full DIY with pictures that I took during front and rear installs. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-09-2011, 11:45 PM	#145 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Yep, all should just avoid the issues involved with some of the other inferior spacers out there and just fork over the extra $ for H&R spacers. You get what you pay for, so just go with the best. No issues and I have about 10k miles on them. Josh / Stillen is da man for spacers.

12-03-2011, 01:29 AM	#146 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	It isn't a big deal to do but can the studs be removed without the rotor/caliper being pulled?

12-10-2011, 04:34 PM	#149 (permalink)
radek7633 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 102 Drives: 09 Nissan 370 M6 Sp. Rep Power: 15	hey guys, couple of questions i took the calliperss off my saab and it required special hex wrenches, Im guessing this isn't the case with nissan? and finally, when I do the rear end, in order to rotate the hub, will i need both wheels off the ground? haven't done any work on a rwd before. much appreciated!

12-10-2011, 04:50 PM	#150 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	no hex required. tools required listed at the first post. you can do it with one wheel on the ground in neutral with an open diff (base) but not with the sport model (I think)... but jackstands are better..... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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