1/2" wheel spacers on a 2006 c6 trackcar.
05-10-2012, 10:57 AM
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1/2" wheel spacers on a 2006 c6 trackcar.
has anyone tracked successfully with good quality 1/2" wheel spacers like pfadt???
i know wheel spacers may or may not be harder on the wheel bearings and wheel studs
i know wheel spacers may or may not be harder on the wheel bearings and wheel studs
Last edited by frankgtb; 05-10-2012 at 12:26 PM.
05-10-2012, 11:25 AM
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there isn't a problem if you have good studs, although getting wheels that fit correctly is a better solution. 1/8" is all the spacer you car run without longer studs.
05-10-2012, 12:27 PM
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05-10-2012, 12:36 PM
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If you're running a 1/2 spacer you're going to need to run 2.5" wheel studs. We have ARP Studs available, but they may require you to move to open lug nuts as well.
05-10-2012, 12:40 PM
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I have a video on replacing rear studs with arp if you guys need to go there. I have run many billet spacers up to 3/4 " no issues. Recheck tq cold between sessions. Replace nuts at least annual.
05-12-2012, 02:52 AM
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thank you sir would love to see the video
Last edited by frankgtb; 05-13-2012 at 05:32 AM.
05-13-2012, 01:42 PM
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05-13-2012, 01:49 PM
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As a rule of thumb, what do spacers do to spring rates? Overall rates, the spring , the tire, everything that goes into overall rates.
I am guessing that moving the wheel out lowers the rate?
Not looking for # lbs, just what direction does is go higher or lower?
I am guessing that moving the wheel out lowers the rate?
Not looking for # lbs, just what direction does is go higher or lower?
05-13-2012, 02:14 PM
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Move the wheel out further and you have a longer arm therefore the effective rate will be lower.....more leverage.
08-22-2012, 08:53 PM
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08-22-2012, 09:30 PM
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https://southwestspeed.com/?sec=view...sssub=Aluminum
studs are ARP
The guys who sell wheel spacers for $100 a pair won''t like that link much, but I don't like overpricing much.
studs are ARP
The guys who sell wheel spacers for $100 a pair won''t like that link much, but I don't like overpricing much.
08-23-2012, 12:36 PM
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https://southwestspeed.com/?sec=view...sssub=Aluminum
studs are ARP
The guys who sell wheel spacers for $100 a pair won''t like that link much, but I don't like overpricing much.
studs are ARP
The guys who sell wheel spacers for $100 a pair won''t like that link much, but I don't like overpricing much.
