The problem I had was with longer studs. Finding some with similar
sized knurl and then cutting a corner off of each one to get it to sit
flush with the hub, then dealing with the consequences of forcing a
slightly larger knurl into the hole. Granted I could use $180 bolt-on
adapters, but if these are much cheaper I'd be interested.
Andy Cost wrote:
>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
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