Slammed68 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I Already did this. I drilled 1 hole in 2 of the studs on each wheel. Im still not sure as of what I can use to secure the nuts from backing off completely, but it is still being thought up. I thought about actually using a very small high grade bolt and nut with some hefty use of green loctite. Ever read the back of the green loctite package? That stuff has to get pretty damn hot to lose effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairjj Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Howdy, Following this thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=131772 Led to: http://www.directindustry.com/prod/nord-lock-ab/self-locking-washer-20598-138527.html Might be worth looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I was looking at putting spacers on my 300zx I just got with 350z wheels. I found this process on a Jeep forum, just curious how your final results have been: I installed my spacer as follows: 1 - Torque spacer nuts 2 - Mount wheels & torque wheel nuts 3 - Drive 10 miles 4 - Remove wheels & torque spacer nuts Repeat steps 2 -4 until the spacer nuts don't turn when torqued. I go through this installation procedure every time a spacer is removed for any reason. When I've done it this way I've always had to retorque the spacer nuts at least 2-3 times before the spacer and spacer nuts were fully/properly seated. Sometimes the first round of retorqueing the spacer nuts results in quite a bit of turn before the nut will torque to the proper amount. How would you be able to seat the spacer and nuts properly if all you did was slop some loctite on the studs and torque it down one time without checking them after you've driven the rig a few miles? I recheck the spacer nuts every time a wheel is removed and have not had a loose one yet. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/loctite-mandatory-wheel-spacers-1198019/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I was looking at putting spacers on my 300zx I just got with 350z wheels. I found this process on a Jeep forum, just curious how your final results have been: I installed my spacer as follows: 1 - Torque spacer nuts 2 - Mount wheels & torque wheel nuts 3 - Drive 10 miles 4 - Remove wheels & torque spacer nuts Repeat steps 2 -4 until the spacer nuts don't turn when torqued. I go through this installation procedure every time a spacer is removed for any reason. When I've done it this way I've always had to retorque the spacer nuts at least 2-3 times before the spacer and spacer nuts were fully/properly seated. Sometimes the first round of retorqueing the spacer nuts results in quite a bit of turn before the nut will torque to the proper amount. How would you be able to seat the spacer and nuts properly if all you did was slop some loctite on the studs and torque it down one time without checking them after you've driven the rig a few miles? I recheck the spacer nuts every time a wheel is removed and have not had a loose one yet. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/loctite-mandatory-wheel-spacers-1198019/ You do realize this thread is 4 years old right? On another note, why do you think wheel shops (good ones) will not work on cars with wheel adapters. They are not safe and they do not stay torqued right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 We're fine with resurrecting old posts and adding more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 You do realize this thread is 4 years old right? On another note, why do you think wheel shops (good ones) will not work on cars with wheel adapters. They are not safe and they do not stay torqued right. Of course, I can read! I'm just posting information on the same topic, in an existing thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Of course, I can read! I'm just posting information on the same topic, in an existing thread. Sounds reasonable to me! I was just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It's all good. I got two 20mm Ichiba spacers today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 What I would do is drill a hole in the stud and use a grade 8 nut. Torque down the nut and then use either a small cotterpin or a piece of SS wire to act as a stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenState Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 What I would do is drill a hole in the stud and use a grade 8 nut. Torque down the nut and then use either a small cotterpin or a piece of SS wire to act as a stop. A guide like this would help get the holes straight: Lockhart Phillips Metric Bolt Drill Jig It's $23 or you could make your own if you're got a drill press and a tap set. If you made a individual one you could easily spin it onto each stud and drill it on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 That Metric bolt drill Jig is only for up to 10mmx1.25. The stock studs are 12mmx 1.25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 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 Just re-reading this thread and wanted to point out DO NOT GO TO THIS LINK!!! The picture it links too now tried installing viruses on my computer. Just a heads up for any others reading this thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgeezer Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 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. Here you go. Safety Wire Jig. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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