datsun-roadsters
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: well, you could just run a spacer

To: Andy Cost <andycost@earthlink.net>, racerY@comcast.net,
Subject: Re: well, you could just run a spacer
From: racery@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:21:04 +0000
jeez, Andy-

what class are you running that a  3 link's legal?

Toby
E Production 2002


> I've been running with 1-1/2" or more of spacers on my race car for a couple 
>of 
> years with no problems.  That is with wide sticky racing slicks and extreem 
> driving conditions.  I used some 3-1/2" 7/16x20 studs that are easily found 
>at 
> dirt track shops and online suppliers like Summit.  The knurled end is a 
>little 
> larger than the roadster can handle so I turned the knurled end down a little 
>on 
> the lathe.  I then press-fit and welded the studs into the hubs.  I have not 
>had 
> one break while using them.  I have had a few break when tightening or 
>loosening 
> them.  The welds break free and the stud spins making it impossible to get 
>the 
> lug nut or wheel off.  I have perfected my technique of cutting the studs. to 
> get the wheel off.
> 
> I am currently working on a Wilwood brake swap.  The stock calipers are so 
>large 
> that the 13" wheels must be spaced out a lot for clearance.  With the Wilwood 
> calipers I should be able to use less spacers in the front.  In the rear I 
>have 
> problems with the tires hitting the leaf springs.  I use about 3/4" spacers 
>in 
> the rear.  Soon I will have a three link and tubs in the rear and will no 
>longer 
> need the rear spacers either.
> 
> Andy






<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>