1/2 spacers, how many turns for the lugnut

[LeftinthedusT]

I used one inch spacers up front, with integrated studs, I had to shave the stock studs so that they fit with the flush with the spacer, but my problem is that now when I go to put my stock wheels back on, I only get about 5 full turns for the lug nuts... what is safe? if this doesnt work I guess ill have to get 3" studs with a new spacer

P.S. Does anyone know what the spacer should be torqued to, and what the wheels should be torqued to on the spacer?

Thanks for all your help

 

[HISSMAN]

I am scared to ask, but I will. Why are you using spacers on the fronts?

-Jeff

 

[HISSMAN]

Torque to about 94 ft lbs. At least that is what I do.

-Jeff

 

[LeftinthedusT]

I have 15x4 diamond racing rims with 165/15 vw metrics for the track, so i need spacers to clear the brakes

 

[LeftinthedusT]

From what I have been reading/ searching it says that 6-7 turns is 'sufficient', but I dont want to be driving and see my wheel rolling past me :??:

 

[FireRed04Vert]

What you're describing scares me to death.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

when they get the grinder out it scares me more





use an open ended lug nut so you can see if the stud makes it all the way through.

 

[evans03c]

Stock, it's 10-11 turns. Here's a custom license plate idea for you:
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[kirks5oh]

Stock, it's 10-11 turns. Here's a custom license plate idea for you:
dethtrp

wow, that's harsh.. funny, but harsh

 

[racebronco2]

buy some extended lugs, they should give you about an extra 1/2 of threads.

 

[03yellow]

1/2 spacers are about max with the stock studs.

just go get some longer studs.

 

[FireRed04Vert]

I have 15x4 diamond racing rims with 165/15 vw metrics for the track, so i need spacers to clear the brakes

You need to check the NHRA rule book. Are spacers even legal? That would surprise me. I haven't looked at the rule book in quite a while, but at one time, lug bolts were required to extend PAST the edge of the wheel the length of the diameter of the stud. So if you had a 1/2" stud, it had to extend past the wheel 1/2 an inch. Many times you had to use open ended lug nuts to do that. That also made it easier for the tech inspectors to check your studs.