When using spacers

[edekalil]

When you use spacers on the rims, do you use 1 spacer of the desired thickness or can you combine a couple to get the thickness you need.

[dr.feltersnatch]

How thick do you need? I would try to just do 1 if possible.

[flatcat19]

I wouldn't double stack them.

[datrod]

I don't think stacking them would be a good idea.

 

When you get it figured out, I can make you any thickness you need. Just let me know.

[mrbigtanker]

why dont you try it and let us know how that works out.

[Son_of_a_Datsun_Guy]

Stacking has been done (not by anyone reputable).... He'll i saw someone using washers once.

 

Don't do it, find a spacer that's the right size. I ended up having on made because no one made a 13mm spacer....

[edekalil]

Well I am trying to get some info together so I can plan to use my 300zx rims on the 72/510 I just got up and going again.Busta Nut said he used 8mm in the rear and front I have to look at what struts he is using (I think shortend stock struts) so since I think I will keep the stock struts and just shorten them I should only need an 8mm spacer to work 1 per wheel. If I went with 280zx struts and brake set up I would need a thicker spacer in the front because the tires would sit closer inward. I plan to use the 280zx setup on another car which is apart at the moment. I cannot go way low due to the streets in New Orleans are not very slammed friendly. I do have some olde school components for lowering the rear of the car I think about 2 or more inches and I bought some newer coilover setup stuff with the smaller dia. springs I will use in the front. So that is what I will do so I can use the 300zx rims with good tires on them rather then let them sit any longer than they have.I will just start buying some newer components for when I get the last sedan put back together down the road here. I figured stacking would not be a good idea. My tire on that rim is 205x50r.

That shood work since I am not going to drop the car too much.

[Mattndew76]

None of the spacers I have seen are designed well for stacking. Think Lego.. DatRod has the skills to get you a custom set made. 

[datrod]

why dont you try it and let us know how that works out.

Why you gotta be a smart ass.

[datrod]

None of the spacers I have seen are designed well for stacking. Think Lego.. DatRod has the skills to get you a custom set made. 

Skills???? Some would argue with you on that one. :rofl:

[flatcat19]

Or get wheels with less positive offset.

[Rjawm]

 

 

http://www.partsshopmax.com/page.php?10

 

 

Bottom half of the page, a whole engineered system of stacked custom fit spacers.  Just need to match bore size.  Keep in mind that anything over 5mm of spacer it's usually recommended to run extended studs too.

[edekalil]

Or get wheels with less positive offset.

True, I have some others I'll use if need be.

[edekalil]

 

 

http://www.partsshopmax.com/page.php?10

 

 

Bottom half of the page, a whole engineered system of stacked custom fit spacers. Just need to match bore size. Keep in mind that anything over 5mm of spacer it's usually recommended to run extended studs too.

Thanks

[Mads510]

am having the same issue with me wagon on the rear and 5mm is almost nothing!! wow I need to check my wagon and do my homework!! :w00t: