Comrade_Charlie Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Someone gave me a set of old 5star momo rims, I don't like wheel spacers but this 280 is kinda a budget/see-what-I-can-do-with-least-amount-of-money-car and I absolutely love these rims but need a 10mm spacer for the front, and might run the same spacer in the back but it is not needed. But where can i get longer wheel studs for the front and back. I know at autozone or advanced they can only look up parts for a specfic car and they are usually no help. Im probably just going to run a universal 4lug spacer off of ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Just found this, I searched and found nothing, then posted, then searched on google and found this. Ill look into the quest/villager studs. but would still like to know where I could get some aftermarket ones. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=1012581 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse OBrien Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I don't see a problem with wheel spacers, they're essentially the same as having wheels with more offset (metal that makes the wheels stick out a little more, except that they weigh slightly more.) Measure the threads of your wheel studs, and you should be able to get a direct-replacement here: http://www.pdm-racing.com/products/misc_tune.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Im cheap, and thanks for the link... It seems that quest studs are pretty long, 45mm in rear or front, and 46mm in rear or front, im too lazy to look, compared to 32mm on the 280z front, that should be more than enough for a 10mm spacer. but im going to try that as it would only be about 10 bucks from autozone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) I tried looking studs up at work and theres not too many options. i found one that has a slightly larger knurl diameter probably by only .3 mm. but only about 6-8 mm longer only. we carry studs and can match up almost any factory car studs. if you drill the knurl hole bigger, that brings you a whole lot more options using other vehicles studs. You cant just go to autozone and buy studs that are longer because the grip mounting hole is not going to fit, if lucky, going to fit real tight or maybe even bore out a little to make it work. i check my stud catolog and like i mention, thers only a couple options but the datsuns have a specific knurl size. Edited April 24, 2009 by piston retype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nsm0l3m4n Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just swapped wheel studs on my 260z using ARP M12x1.5 studs from Summit Racing. They fit perfectly, longer than youd ever need, reasonably priced, and are probably stronger than most studs you can get. You WILL need open ended lug nuts though, remember the thread isnt stock either. I think I ordered these, but do some searching. I found info somewhere on this forum back when I was looking for longer studs.. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ARP-100-7708&N=700+115&autoview=sku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse OBrien Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just swapped wheel studs on my 260z using ARP M12x1.5 studs from Summit Racing. They fit perfectly, longer than youd ever need, reasonably priced, and are probably stronger than most studs you can get. You WILL need open ended lug nuts though, remember the thread isnt stock either. I think I ordered these, but do some searching. I found info somewhere on this forum back when I was looking for longer studs.. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ARP-100-7708&N=700+115&autoview=sku And that's even for a set of 5! I need new studs, I might just drop the $40 and get a full set of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Isnt nissan 12mmx1.25? I guess get Mitsubishi lug nuts, I think those are 1.5, Thanks Thats not a bad deal. Is the one in the picture the ones your using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nsm0l3m4n Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I double checked the part number and those are the same studs that I used so if you order them you should be ok. Yes I believe Nissan is M12x1.25. As far as lug nuts, I just went to Napa and had no issues. Their selection seemed reasonable. I think its a good deal, it worked out great for me since I had to replace stripped out studs anyway. I was rather annoyed having to basically throw away my old perfectly good lug nuts but oh well. Oh and no, the ones in the picture look totally different from what I have. I dont know why it is that way. If you want, I can take a picture of what mine look like later but its nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Dont waste your time taking a picture... I was just making sure it wasnt the same as the pictured one, those look funky. Im going to try quest ones, if those dont work, ill order those. Dont throw away lug nuts, ship em to me. I had like 25 spare nissan ones but I dont know where they are.... Oh and by the way, im real cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRedZ Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Only the rear wheel studs from a Quest will work. Then fronts have a larger diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I got the rear and front because I didnt know which would work, I took my dial caliper from my machining class and checked the diamater of the knurl and the rear quest ones are about .015 smaller than the front 280z studs. So I used them and they worked perfect. Dont mind the paint, im about to strip it down and primer it. but got my momo rims on there, after I jacked it up, it stayed up pretty high so it looks retarded........... it need suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC-Z Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 1993 - 98 Quest rear wheel studs are 45.5mm long from end to under the head. That makes them 13.5mm (0.53") longer than the stock Z front studs, and 4mm (0.16") longer than the rear. The Quest studs will press into the Z hubs and have the same M12-1.25 thread pitch. You can get them at most auto parts stores by asking for the application, or Dorman part number 610-403. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You didn't have to use spacers,the wheels didn't hit the caliper or the strut? I got the rear and front because I didnt know which would work, I took my dial caliper from my machining class and checked the diamater of the knurl and the rear quest ones are about .015 smaller than the front 280z studs. So I used them and they worked perfect. Dont mind the paint, im about to strip it down and primer it. but got my momo rims on there, after I jacked it up, it stayed up pretty high so it looks retarded........... it need suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Camaro / Miata M12x1.5 fit with the correct knurl you just have to change nuts to the 1.5 pitch and they are long and easy to get. Ask me how I know ... Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadesh Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Is it pretty easy to take out the rear studs from the Quest? Do you just hammer it out? Whats the best way to take out without damaging the threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xylemer Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Is it pretty easy to take out the rear studs from the Quest? Do you just hammer it out? Whats the best way to take out without damaging the threads? Put a lug on it and hammer away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Is it pretty easy to take out the rear studs from the Quest? Do you just hammer it out? Whats the best way to take out without damaging the threads? I like using a brass hammer to remove them without damage: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42000 It's still a good idea to use an old lug nut as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Look familiar? This is Buzz's car. The wheels came off a late 80's Supra. He runs spacers and welded Corvette studs up front. This was done before Nissan invented a Quest. The Quest option looks like a much nicer solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=146509&highlight=longer+wheel+studs SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH. SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH.SEARCH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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