SalemZ Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Does anyone out there have a good source for the spacer required to fit the Toyota 4x4 vented brake set up? I know Ross in Canada has a set up available but I was looking for any additional sources that sells a quality spacer as well in the event Ross doesn't sell the spacer alone. Thankz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearheadstik Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 He does sell the spacer alone...I too would be interested if someone would make a run of the spacers... Ask coldfusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemZ Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Coldfusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 how hard can it be to fab locally? anyone have specs? seems like any competent machinist could bust out a spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemZ Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 That's an excellent idea, if anyone has the stats on the thickness, material comp.,etc. and wouldn't mind sharing the info. I'm in Va. Beach, Va. and I'm sure I could find a local machinist if I had all the needed data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearheadstik Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 My bad, his name is cold fusion...ask him if he is interested an making some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Member HereComesTrouble posted a wanted ad in the classifieds for 4x4 brake spacers as well. He said he sent $110.00 to Ross at Modern Motorsports and never got his product. I am willing to join this group buy, dont want to deal with someone who doesnt follow through. Here is his post; http://classifieds.hybridz.org/showproduct.php?product=4867&cat=26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemZ Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 I contacted Ross over the weekend about some spacers, before I started this post. I haven't heard from him or anyone in his company. That's one reason I'm looking for alternate sources. Also, Coldfusion responded and asked how many spacers I needed. My response was that I needed 2 sets, some of you showed interest and a couple of my Z club members (TZCC) here in Va. were interested in some, but he hasn't responded to my last 2 communications. If I could get the data to make some, I believe I can have them made locally, but so far no one has offered the info. If any of you know anyone that has a set, maybe we can offer something to entice them to supply the info???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 My rotor spacer is designed for the 240Z hub and the 1984 Z31 front vented rotor. http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=578945&postcount=50 Reading through the FAQ, I have seen a lot of folks running into clearance problems; anyone with the vented setup and 15x7 Panasports? Really don't want to run a spacer or get a new set of wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortecher Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 just a FYI, ross is out of town for the next week or so, so that's why he hasn't responded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemZ Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Well that explains why Ross is MIA. Hopefully he'll respond when he returns. Now that we have some data, I'll start the process of getting quotes for these spacers. Anyone interested, please let me know how many sets and for what models (240, 280). I'm guessing the more ordered the less they'll be. I'm in for 2 sets of 240Zs and 1 set for the 280Z (if they turn out to be different) So, spread the word to your friends, want ads posters and club mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I recieved my Spacers from Ross this week. The spacer for a 280Z 4X4 Toyota conversion is 5/16 inch thick and I assume 4 equal stacks of grade 8 washers stacked 5/16 inches high would work for each hub. ^The MMS spacers are light and precision made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearheadstik Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I need a few sets of spacers for the z31 5lug hubs like Kyles drawing, for 240z and 280z...But could they be less complex? My 280z hub 4x4 brake spacers from jsk were simple flat circular design.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemZ Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 I was wondering the same thing. I'm not sure what the lip is for. I was under the assumption that they didn't need to be hubcentric for the early Z cars....... I need to do more digging. FYI kyle found those dwgs on the brake FAQ pages. He still has stock brakes. What material are your spacers made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J__ Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I recieved my Spacers from Ross this week. The spacer for a 280Z 4X4 Toyota conversion is 5/16 inch thick and I assume 4 equal stacks of grade 8 washers stacked 5/16 inches high would work for each hub. ^The MMS spacers are light and precision made. DO NOT use washers to replace spacers.. just dont do it =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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