Cracked spacer...how big of a problem is this?

RN SHARK · 04-12-2015, 11:04 AM

So I noticed the other day that my Ichiba 20mm rear spacer has a small fracture. I've attached some pictures. I think I may have been driving on it like this for a while, but cannot notice it, no vibration or anything. Will this be an issue, like replace immediately?

RN SHARK · 04-12-2015, 11:05 AM

Another pic

Merv · 04-12-2015, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RN SHRRK

Another pic

If it was me,I would replace it. I would say your alright on it til you get a new one though.

JC-Nismo · 04-12-2015, 12:13 PM

You should be ok, but I would definitely change it and send them the pic and if there a good company, they'll send you another one out ASAP. If not, post that pic and blast the hell out of them and hit them in the pockets with future sales from the site.

cooltoy · 04-12-2015, 01:23 PM

Someone over torqued them a tad?

ufoz8mycow · 04-12-2015, 02:00 PM

I'd take it off and send it back to ichiba for a replacement. May not have caused any issues yet but I doubt you'd want it to finally give you a big issue while you're cruising on the freeway or something.

Waiz · 04-12-2015, 03:30 PM

Has been known to happen with Ichiba

Be cautious of spacers - Club Lexus Forums

I have been running H&R for 7 years without issue, would get those replaced

AntiVenom · 04-12-2015, 03:57 PM

Remove and replace asap would be my advice.

RN SHARK · 04-12-2015, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Someone over torqued them a tad?

I've always been sure to torque to 80ft/lbs. I'm thinking I'll try to contact Ichiba. Anyone selling 20mm spacers??

Kzonts · 04-12-2015, 07:01 PM

I assume this isn't a problem with the type I spacers, which require stud replacement. Looking at the pic there's very little material on the edge, so that's certainly a weak point.

Get rid of those type II spacers...

Rusty · 04-12-2015, 08:45 PM

I wouldn't drive the Z until you remove that spacer. The last thing you want to happen is for that to fail when driving. Because you don't know what kind of damage it will do to the Z and other vehicles around you.

kenchan · 04-12-2015, 08:55 PM

Yah ichibas are pretty crappy. Get kics or HR, eibachs

Corona · 04-13-2015, 10:02 AM

I would replace those ASAP. Not worth the risk for such a cheap part.

moore.speed · 04-13-2015, 11:00 AM

Like stated above, I would also remove this immediately. Sure, it may be fine until you get the replacement but it's not worth the risk of breaking off and damaging much more than just your spacer/wheel.

chops · 04-13-2015, 12:00 PM

replace asap. bolt on spacers are lazy. do it right and get extended lugs

04-12-2015, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Someone over torqued them a tad? __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-12-2015, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Has been known to happen with Ichiba Be cautious of spacers - Club Lexus Forums I have been running H&R for 7 years without issue, would get those replaced AntiVenom likes this.

04-12-2015, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Remove and replace asap would be my advice. Felix 808, Merv and moore.speed like this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

04-12-2015, 07:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kzonts Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 61 Posts: 872 Drives: 2019 Roadster Rep Power: 200741	I assume this isn't a problem with the type I spacers, which require stud replacement. Looking at the pic there's very little material on the edge, so that's certainly a weak point. Get rid of those type II spacers... Felix 808 likes this.

04-12-2015, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I wouldn't drive the Z until you remove that spacer. The last thing you want to happen is for that to fail when driving. Because you don't know what kind of damage it will do to the Z and other vehicles around you. Felix 808 and moore.speed like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-12-2015, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	You should be ok, but I would definitely change it and send them the pic and if there a good company, they'll send you another one out ASAP. If not, post that pic and blast the hell out of them and hit them in the pockets with future sales from the site.

04-12-2015, 02:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	I'd take it off and send it back to ichiba for a replacement. May not have caused any issues yet but I doubt you'd want it to finally give you a big issue while you're cruising on the freeway or something.

04-12-2015, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah ichibas are pretty crappy. Get kics or HR, eibachs

04-13-2015, 10:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Corona Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 100 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	I would replace those ASAP. Not worth the risk for such a cheap part.

04-13-2015, 11:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
moore.speed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 181 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 10	Like stated above, I would also remove this immediately. Sure, it may be fine until you get the replacement but it's not worth the risk of breaking off and damaging much more than just your spacer/wheel. __________________ "Let me tell you something. Anyone who owns a car like this (370Z) has something wrong with them in the head." My Grandpa who has owned 4 Z's in his day.

04-13-2015, 12:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	replace asap. bolt on spacers are lazy. do it right and get extended lugs

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