aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 After my little experience with a loosened wheel adapter that came off, I have lost faith in wheel adapters. I was wondering if there is such a thing as a stud with some sort of safety pin that keeps the lug nut from loosening (kind of like the nut and safety pin that holds on the whole wheel assembly). Is there such a thing? By the way im talking about the studs that hold on the adapter not my actual wheel. Would it be safe to drill the wheel stud and put a safety pin in or is does something like this exist already? Hope I worded that correctly, (and hey look admins everything is spelled right and punctuated correctly!!!) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Somebody at the meet I just went to had a locking lug nut on his, so they do exist, if thats what you were talking about. Edit: forget the above, misread, sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Somebody at the meet I just went to had a locking lug nut on his, so they do exist, if thats what you were talking about. No, not locking lug nuts. I have those on my wheels. I'm talking about a safety pin that goes through the actual stud so the nut doesn't loosen the adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun40146 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 You mean like a carter pin right? They might make them but I bet ther made for a farm application more so that a "looks good" car application. BTW did you ever get you car lined out for the movie shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 I'm not doing it for looks. I'm doing it because the damn wheel (WITH THE ADAPTER!) came off at 80mph. Don't want it to happen again so I want to take precautions. If it does nothing at all, fine, it will make me feel better at least. Who sells something like this? Can i drill it myself or is that a no no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Oh yea and the whole "z in the movies" thing is in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted April 1, 2008 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2008 (and hey look admins everything is spelled right and punctuated correctly!!!) Good job! I guess we'll keep you around for a while longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Good job! I guess we'll keep you around for a while longer Sounds good. So can we change my stupid title now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun40146 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I would say no to drilling it yourself. If you've ever replaced a ball joint you'll know what I'm talking about when I say use a castle nut. Look it up on google.Here is a link. Is this what your talking about? http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.mustangandfords.com/projectbuild/mufp_0612_03z%2Bfactory_five_roadster%2Blower_ball_joint_castle_nut.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mustangandfords.com/projectbuild/mufp_0612_factory_five_cobra_roadster_part_7/photo_04.html&h=480&w=640&sz=59&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=xCyyYnWGdQZ3zM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcastle%2Bnut%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Yea datsun40146. Something like that but for wheel studs. In the picture do you see what I mean by the "drilled stud". Where can I get something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted April 1, 2008 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2008 Better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Better? DEFCON 4: This refers to normal, increased intelligence and the heightening of national security measures. Not really. I happen to be middle eastern. Middle easterns and National Security aren't getting along very well right now haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted April 1, 2008 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2008 You were at DEFCON 1. Catch my drift? Loose the crass, keep posting in real English, and I'll ditch the DEFCON 4. Fair enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Better? always wondered who came up w/ making those titles under the user handles, I looked around user cp and couldn't find anything, then said oh well screw it. After my little experience with a loosened wheel adapter that came off, I have lost faith in wheel adapters. And Matt, I'm sure using regular wheel spacers/adapters again like you had will be fine. Try using loctite on the studs that bolt to the hub? I'm sure if you just check them periodically and make sure they are torqued down they will hold up fine. Maybe that stud got stripped? Either that or how about getting some wheels that fit w/out spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 The wheels Im looking at happen to use adapters Justin. I know the chances of it happening again are very slim, but its something that will stay on the back of my mind for a while. I cant go on the damn freeway with the car without thinking about it. This is my Daily Driver and it would add piece of mind having a "safety" zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I wonder if you can't run some sort of setscrew setup. Loctite green comes to mind, but heat can break that stuff down too (brakes). Evan Its too bad they are not thick enough to run a jam-nut or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted April 1, 2008 Administrators Share Posted April 1, 2008 always wondered who came up w/ making those titles under the user handles, I looked around user cp and couldn't find anything, then said oh well screw it. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=130544 I'm sure if you just check them periodically and make sure they are torqued down they will hold up fine. Maybe that stud got stripped? I don't know what Matt's particular issue is. I've used spacers before with no significant issues. I tend to agree that a proper torque should do just fine. However, after his experience, I can't say I blame him for pursueing some 'peace of mind'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 I cant say i don't trust them completely. I mean, I ran the damn things on the car for almost three years, without a worry. Then out of nowhere I'm on three wheels on the 405. I didn't really have a way of checking them without taking the wheels off (come on now though, how realistic is that on your daily driver?). I know something like this has to exist (or some kind of equivalent). anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Look up "safety wire". I know it's used on dirt track cars, to secure bolts and nuts to keep them from backing out. I've also seen drill jigs for drilling nust and bolts yourself. Last time I seen a kit, it was offered by Bicknell Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I would say try a lock washer it you can get it to properly seat the spacer onto the hub. If that doesnt work I would go ahead and try to drill a stud with a tiny hole. I really don't see the harm in that if you can do it with out screwing up the threads. However, I don't think it's very realistic drillilng 16 tiny holes on a curved surface unless you have a drill press and something to clamp it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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