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Old 09-24-06, 09:13 PM
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Source for wheel spacers, wheel studs

I've been searching the internet for sources for wheel spacers and wheel studs, but haven't been able to find anyone that lists what I'm looking for...a 1/2" thick spacer for a 4x114.3 pattern, and 12x1.50mm studs 1/2" longer than standard. Where is everyone buying these things?

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Maybe give wheelspacers.com a try. I talked to the guy on the phone (he gives you a call after you fill out the request form on the site), very nice guy! Also his son has a FD that was given to him by Charlee Sheen lol (the guy sure likes telling stories haha). Its worth a shot!

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Direct replacement,extended studs for the GSL-SE can be aquired from ARP.
They are listed for a late model Camaro,but they are the correct metric size for the SE.They are a full 60MM long,but I dont see any reason why you couldnt cut them down if you have too.I run them through my H&R rear spacers on the SE rear axle,they work great.

http://hybridautomotive.com/tech/arp_studs/


Here are the spacers I run.Go to the Mazda section,they list 2 sizes for the 114.3MM pattern slip on spacers.Very high quality,German made units......

http://www.livermoreperformance.com/...ers.html#mazda

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Originally Posted by Dan_s_young
Maybe give wheelspacers.com a try. I talked to the guy on the phone (he gives you a call after you fill out the request form on the site), very nice guy! Also his son has a FD that was given to him by Charlee Sheen lol (the guy sure likes telling stories haha). Its worth a shot!
Fred is a great guy. One of the old-time dragracers. Went up to his shop to get some spacers done on the spot while I waited and got to listen to a bunch of car stories, including the FD from Charlie Sheen. Within an hour I was driving off with my custon hub and wheel centric spacers.
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http://www.truckn-store.com/product_category.asp?id=513

Don't know if they have what you need or not, haven't looked lately.
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Originally Posted by Dan_s_young
Maybe give wheelspacers.com a try. I talked to the guy on the phone (he gives you a call after you fill out the request form on the site), very nice guy! Also his son has a FD that was given to him by Charlee Sheen lol (the guy sure likes telling stories haha). Its worth a shot!
When I go to wheelspacers.com, it forwards to wheeladapter.com. Is that the same place?

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Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
Direct replacement,extended studs for the GSL-SE can be aquired from ARP.
They are listed for a late model Camaro,but they are the correct metric size for the SE.They are a full 60MM long,but I dont see any reason why you couldnt cut them down if you have too.I run them through my H&R rear spacers on the SE rear axle,they work great.

http://hybridautomotive.com/tech/arp_studs/


Here are the spacers I run.Go to the Mazda section,they list 2 sizes for the 114.3MM pattern slip on spacers.Very high quality,German made units......

http://www.livermoreperformance.com/...ers.html#mazda
Thanks steve84GS TII -

I talked to Fred and he is going to make the spacers for me...I'll check with ARP for the studs. I assume they have the correct knurl since you are using them.

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Mine are in production right now i am making and selling them. My friend is a machinist and they are completly professional. the first set should be done in a couple days and i will test fit them then start mass producing them. PM me if you are intersted. Final price is undecided but probobaly around $275. I can do any pattern or size.
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You can still find the studs that go directly in the hub for about $48 a set. Only problem is you gotta go to Puerto Rico or have someone ship them to you.
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Originally Posted by 1985GSL
Mine are in production right now i am making and selling them. My friend is a machinist and they are completly professional. the first set should be done in a couple days and i will test fit them then start mass producing them. PM me if you are intersted. Final price is undecided but probobaly around $275. I can do any pattern or size.
That seems awfully steep for a couple of 1/2" spacers, but I sure hope it's not that much. Fred hasn't given me a price yet, and I haven't seen many prices on the internet, so maybe I'm way off base. All I want to do is move the wheel out 1/2".

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You can still find the studs that go directly in the hub for about $48 a set. Only problem is you gotta go to Puerto Rico or have someone ship them to you.
I better start paddling!

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$26 each. Call them and see if they come in our pcd. http://www.truckn-store.com/product....p%26ID%3D98085
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Thanks trochoid...I'll give them a try. I know I'm going to say "duh" when you tell me, but what is "pcd"?

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I was afraid someone was going to ask that. I don't remember what the acronym stands for, but our pcd is 4X110.

Those spacers are in the 1st link I posted, different page. I need to order a pair of 2" ones for the front of the widebody, been too cheap lately.
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