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rowdogg03 · 05-26-2007, 12:58 PM

I have problem with with my S14.. I had Sportmax 9.5R and 8.5F with 245 and 225 and tokico shocks.. I just upgraded to Megan tracks coils and when putting them in the fronts definately dont clear the coils. I had a few 5mm spacers around so I put on one, and still rubs. Then I put on both on one side so 10mm and now the studs have no threads to catch. They clear now and are pretty flush, but I cannot put the damn wheel on.. I could catch a few threads but only would turn like barely 1 time. So is my only option to get longer wheel studs? Or should I look for like a 7mm spacer..? I need help please.. thanks in advance

TipStylez · 05-26-2007, 01:25 PM

Mess with your alignment.

Or.

Longer wheel studs.

P.S.
Do you have any other footwork other then wheels and coilovers?

GSXRJJordan · 05-26-2007, 01:28 PM

I've got a set of S14 60mm studs (thought they were the same spline size for s13 and s14, they're not), 10 of em in a package (enough for the front). That's your best option, don't strip your studs. Do the backs fit?

I'll be in Orange County today and tomorrow, pm me and we'll meet up.

rewplayff · 05-26-2007, 01:31 PM

i say you should just get the longer wheels studs. arp isn't that expensive anyway. then maybe order some 7mm-10mm spacers, i dont know if its right to stack spacers, correct me if i'm wrong.

rowdogg03 · 05-26-2007, 01:36 PM

Yea I guess Ill just have to get the studs, thats probably the safest way.. So my new question is with a 10mm spacer what studs should I get? I know Nismo makes 50mm and 60mm and I dont want to buy all new lugs.. so anyone have any experience with this?

ps. no nothing I dont have any other suspension, just tanabe sways..

OptionZero · 05-26-2007, 04:16 PM

get a bolt on spacer from Kics

TEALSQUEAL · 05-26-2007, 05:23 PM

get arp studs the nismo ones are stock strength but longer while the arp's are a stupid amount higher and much better quality

roboticnissan · 05-26-2007, 05:25 PM

longer studs is the best way to go here i wouldnt mess with stacking up spacers

azndoc · 05-26-2007, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

get a bolt on spacer from Kics

^^^ agreed. Check out Ichiba or Max also. Or get extended studs. Either way it's better to be safe than sorry.

GL

adrians_s13 · 05-26-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

get a bolt on spacer from Kics

I think the smallest they have as far as bolt on goes is 15mm... and even with that, I doubt the sportmaxs has that inner stud clearance (could be wrong).

just go with extended studs. I have peak performance, and theyre not that bad in price and quality.

EDacIouSX · 05-26-2007, 05:47 PM

or just sell your rims and get some baller ones with an offset that doesnt rub. I had 8.5 +33 in the front w/ coilovers and i had maybe 10mm clearence.

rowdogg03 · 05-27-2007, 02:20 PM

Well just ordered the Nismo 60mm.. thanks for your help guys

05-26-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
rowdogg03 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Suspension question.. I have problem with with my S14.. I had Sportmax 9.5R and 8.5F with 245 and 225 and tokico shocks.. I just upgraded to Megan tracks coils and when putting them in the fronts definately dont clear the coils. I had a few 5mm spacers around so I put on one, and still rubs. Then I put on both on one side so 10mm and now the studs have no threads to catch. They clear now and are pretty flush, but I cannot put the damn wheel on.. I could catch a few threads but only would turn like barely 1 time. So is my only option to get longer wheel studs? Or should I look for like a 7mm spacer..? I need help please.. thanks in advance __________________ Dippin

05-26-2007, 01:28 PM	#3
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I've got a set of S14 60mm studs (thought they were the same spline size for s13 and s14, they're not), 10 of em in a package (enough for the front). That's your best option, don't strip your studs. Do the backs fit? I'll be in Orange County today and tomorrow, pm me and we'll meet up. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

05-26-2007, 01:36 PM	#5
rowdogg03 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea I guess Ill just have to get the studs, thats probably the safest way.. So my new question is with a 10mm spacer what studs should I get? I know Nismo makes 50mm and 60mm and I dont want to buy all new lugs.. so anyone have any experience with this? ps. no nothing I dont have any other suspension, just tanabe sways.. __________________ Dippin

05-27-2007, 02:20 PM	#12
rowdogg03 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Well just ordered the Nismo 60mm.. thanks for your help guys __________________ Dippin

05-26-2007, 01:25 PM	#2
TipStylez Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mess with your alignment. Or. Longer wheel studs. P.S. Do you have any other footwork other then wheels and coilovers?

05-26-2007, 01:31 PM	#4
rewplayff Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose Age: 40 Posts: 317 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i say you should just get the longer wheels studs. arp isn't that expensive anyway. then maybe order some 7mm-10mm spacers, i dont know if its right to stack spacers, correct me if i'm wrong.

05-26-2007, 04:16 PM	#6
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	get a bolt on spacer from Kics

05-26-2007, 05:23 PM	#7
TEALSQUEAL Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 482 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	get arp studs the nismo ones are stock strength but longer while the arp's are a stupid amount higher and much better quality

05-26-2007, 05:25 PM	#8
roboticnissan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SOCAL/NORCAL Age: 36 Posts: 1,868 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	longer studs is the best way to go here i wouldnt mess with stacking up spacers

05-26-2007, 05:47 PM	#11
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 4,566 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	or just sell your rims and get some baller ones with an offset that doesnt rub. I had 8.5 +33 in the front w/ coilovers and i had maybe 10mm clearence.