I've been running with 1-1/2" or more of spacers on my race car for a couple of
years with no problems. That is with wide sticky racing slicks and extreem
driving conditions. I used some 3-1/2" 7/16x20 studs that are easily found at
dirt track shops and online suppliers like Summit. The knurled end is a little
larger than the roadster can handle so I turned the knurled end down a little
on the lathe. I then press-fit and welded the studs into the hubs. I have not
had one break while using them. I have had a few break when tightening or
loosening them. The welds break free and the stud spins making it impossible
to get the lug nut or wheel off. I have perfected my technique of cutting the
studs. to get the wheel off.
I am currently working on a Wilwood brake swap. The stock calipers are so
large that the 13" wheels must be spaced out a lot for clearance. With the
Wilwood calipers I should be able to use less spacers in the front. In the
rear I have problems with the tires hitting the leaf springs. I use about 3/4"
spacers in the rear. Soon I will have a three link and tubs in the rear and
will no longer need the rear spacers either.
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: racerY@comcast.net
Sent: Apr 27, 2005 1:00 PM
To: 'Datsun Roadsters list' <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: well, you could just run a spacer
and longer studs- spacers are a bit difficult to find, but not expensive- and
not too hard to make.
Since we run SAE studs, longer studs aren't too hard to find.
Maybe a bit harder to set up the first time, but a lot more straightforward,
and proven to work fine. I run 1/2" spacers on the racecar with no problems...
No, that sort of arrangement would make me nervous!
fwiw,
Toby
> Though sadly these are metric, not SAE (I asked the seller), I am
> intrigued by their design - essentially a wheel stud extender with
> spacer that is designed to keep the extender from unscrewing. Any
> thoughts on these? Are they available for our SAE threads? Are they
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