DIY: ** Rear 20mm stud replacement spacers

NOFATCHX · 02-23-2012, 08:33 AM

At dealer now, they looking at it, hope they don't pull some BS.

LinPark · 02-23-2012, 11:00 AM

Realistically, since I've done it before and know what to do, if I had a lift, I could get all 4 done in less than 2 hours without alcohol and kids around.

wheee! · 02-23-2012, 07:02 PM

Agree with LinPark on this. Simple mod with hand tools and can be done faster with a lift for sure. But still easily done in 2 hours.

Glad your mechanic has the DIY to walk him thru it though... shouldn't be an issue once they see how simple it is. I was scared sh!tless about doing it myself at first too, now I do it over a beer (literally one beer's worth of conversation) and I'm done.

NOFATCHX · 02-24-2012, 10:02 AM

Well after sitting at dealer for an hour they came out an told me they couldn't do it today. Said the only lift they could fit my car on was occupied and would be occupied till Monday. Don't kno I this was true or not. So, I started thinking just do it yourself! I already had plans to install y Stillen intake (which I did) figured why not try and dedicate the day to the car. Went to Home Depot and Lowes to pick up some washers and a open ended lug, 12 x 1.50 and neither had the lug/nut needed! Stupid question but, where can I find one? And do I NEED a torque gun to seat the studs or can it be done with ratchet? Might give it a go Sunday. Hell, I'm sure it's recommended but I'm only doing 10mm, do I even NEED the extended studs?

ChrisSlicks · 02-24-2012, 10:15 AM

Buy the nuts at an autoparts store, AutoZone, PepBoys, Advanced, etc. It can be done with a ratchet, but it will take a lot longer. You'll need one 18" long or so to make it easier as you need about 100-120 ft/lbs minimum torque to get things seated properly. With a 5mm spacer you'd be fine with the stock lugs, but at 10mm I would be a little concerned.

wheee! · 02-24-2012, 11:04 AM

I agree on changing the studs to be safe. But seriously, once you've done this mod yourself you will wonder why you hesitated... really quite simple and fast. Save the cash and install them yourself!

370redline · 02-29-2012, 09:01 PM

I just recently installed 15mm on the front and 20mm on the rear. The front is perfect, but the rear.... Might be sticking out too far for my taste. Anyone else think so too?

Im thinking about swapping out the rears for 15mm also.

I just dont like seeing the tires poke out from the rear view mirror.

m4a1mustang · 02-29-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370redline

I just recently installed 15mm on the front and 20mm on the rear. The front is perfect, but the rear.... Might be sticking out too far for my taste. Anyone else think so too?

Im thinking about swapping out the rears for 15mm also.

I just dont like seeing the tires poke out from the rear view mirror.

I had 20mm on the rear and liked them. Definitely the most I would go, though.

wheee! · 03-01-2012, 06:15 AM

Simple solution is to get Swift Spec R springs to complement those spacers!
Seriously though, the 20mm is perfect IMHO

NOFATCHX · 03-14-2012, 04:39 PM

How annoying! After spending a good 2 hours on just one side (removed entire emergency brake assembly, PITA to reinstall@!!).... I realized after installing one spacer that.... I could have gone even bigger than a 10mm in which case I could have bought the spacers with extended studs built in.... and saved a whole lotta time! Dont even have it in me to do the other wheel... might wait till Friday.

wheee! · 03-14-2012, 05:02 PM

lol! 2 hours! I have done all four corners in less time than that! Were the rotors seized on?, bolts on the calipers stuck? What happened?

LunaZ · 03-14-2012, 08:24 PM

2 hrs max.

icormba · 03-27-2012, 10:21 PM

I just got my rear spacers on today, using the wheee! DIY here was a HUGE help!
It took me about an hour to do the right rear (1st timer), but only 1/2 hour doing the left rear. Having a impact wrench is key!

I went the unconventional route by going 15mm in the back and 5mm in the front.

stock height and stock 245's/275's on sports rays

happytheman · 03-27-2012, 10:27 PM

Is that stock ride height and tire width? Looks good man!

icormba · 03-27-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Is that stock ride height and tire width? Looks good man!

it is, stock height and stock 245's/275's... original tires. I just hit 8000 miles the other day.

02-23-2012, 07:02 PM	#183 (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	Agree with LinPark on this. Simple mod with hand tools and can be done faster with a lift for sure. But still easily done in 2 hours. Glad your mechanic has the DIY to walk him thru it though... shouldn't be an issue once they see how simple it is. I was scared sh!tless about doing it myself at first too, now I do it over a beer (literally one beer's worth of conversation) and I'm done. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal Last edited by wheee!; 02-23-2012 at 07:04 PM.

02-24-2012, 10:02 AM	#184 (permalink)
NOFATCHX Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 532 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 15	Well after sitting at dealer for an hour they came out an told me they couldn't do it today. Said the only lift they could fit my car on was occupied and would be occupied till Monday. Don't kno I this was true or not. So, I started thinking just do it yourself! I already had plans to install y Stillen intake (which I did) figured why not try and dedicate the day to the car. Went to Home Depot and Lowes to pick up some washers and a open ended lug, 12 x 1.50 and neither had the lug/nut needed! Stupid question but, where can I find one? And do I NEED a torque gun to seat the studs or can it be done with ratchet? Might give it a go Sunday. Hell, I'm sure it's recommended but I'm only doing 10mm, do I even NEED the extended studs? Last edited by NOFATCHX; 02-24-2012 at 10:04 AM.

02-24-2012, 10:15 AM	#185 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Buy the nuts at an autoparts store, AutoZone, PepBoys, Advanced, etc. It can be done with a ratchet, but it will take a lot longer. You'll need one 18" long or so to make it easier as you need about 100-120 ft/lbs minimum torque to get things seated properly. With a 5mm spacer you'd be fine with the stock lugs, but at 10mm I would be a little concerned. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

02-24-2012, 11:04 AM	#186 (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	I agree on changing the studs to be safe. But seriously, once you've done this mod yourself you will wonder why you hesitated... really quite simple and fast. Save the cash and install them yourself! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-01-2012, 06:15 AM	#189 (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	Simple solution is to get Swift Spec R springs to complement those spacers! Seriously though, the 20mm is perfect IMHO __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-23-2012, 08:33 AM	#181 (permalink)
NOFATCHX Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 532 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 15	At dealer now, they looking at it, hope they don't pull some BS.

02-23-2012, 11:00 AM	#182 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	Realistically, since I've done it before and know what to do, if I had a lift, I could get all 4 done in less than 2 hours without alcohol and kids around.

02-29-2012, 09:01 PM	#187 (permalink)
370redline Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 18 Drives: 09 370 VibrantRed MT Rep Power: 13	I just recently installed 15mm on the front and 20mm on the rear. The front is perfect, but the rear.... Might be sticking out too far for my taste. Anyone else think so too? Im thinking about swapping out the rears for 15mm also. I just dont like seeing the tires poke out from the rear view mirror.

03-14-2012, 04:39 PM	#190 (permalink)
NOFATCHX Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 532 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 15	How annoying! After spending a good 2 hours on just one side (removed entire emergency brake assembly, PITA to reinstall@!!).... I realized after installing one spacer that.... I could have gone even bigger than a 10mm in which case I could have bought the spacers with extended studs built in.... and saved a whole lotta time! Dont even have it in me to do the other wheel... might wait till Friday. __________________ 20x10.5 Vossen CV3s, Falken, Stillen, AAM, Topspeed, BC Racing, ICHIBA, 180 CUSTOM, Satin Pearl White and Carbon wrapped Instagram: 10acious_Z

03-14-2012, 05:02 PM	#191 (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	lol! 2 hours! I have done all four corners in less time than that! Were the rotors seized on?, bolts on the calipers stuck? What happened? __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-14-2012, 08:24 PM	#192 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	2 hrs max. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-27-2012, 10:21 PM	#193 (permalink)
icormba Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 113 Drives: GT350, 370Z, JeepSRT Rep Power: 13	I just got my rear spacers on today, using the *wheee!* DIY here was a HUGE help! It took me about an hour to do the right rear (1st timer), but only 1/2 hour doing the left rear. Having a impact wrench is key! I went the unconventional route by going 15mm in the back and 5mm in the front. stock height and stock 245's/275's on sports rays Last edited by icormba; 03-27-2012 at 10:45 PM.

03-27-2012, 10:27 PM	#194 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Is that stock ride height and tire width? Looks good man! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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