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Where to get wheel spacers for IS350??? (Update & pics on pg.4)

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Old 08-17-06, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by t.is350.h
Nice, I was thinking 12mm for the front too. I saw some guy go +32 offset and haven't had any problem yet. Keep us post after you install it.
Was this +32 on an 18x8 with stock tires and suspension? I imagine that he might have problems if he lowered it.
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I just changed out my front lugs with the H&R studs. I can't believe how easy it is! You don't even have to take the caliper or rotor off!
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How did you get the stockers out? Did you just tap them with a hammer? I'm gonna do mine soon...

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Here is the view from behind the knuckle showing the access hole to the lugs.
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Just hammer the old lugs out with only as much force as is necesary.
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Insert the new lug and lock it in place using a lug nut and an impact wrench until it is fully seated.
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When you put your wheel back on, you should probably over-torque the lug nuts to make sure the lugs actually are fully seated, then loosen and torque them again to spec. After driving a few miles, check the torque on the lug nuts again.
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BTW, I have no idea if the rear lugs will be as easy. I suspect that they WON'T.
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Gernby!
How thick is your spacer in the front?
Nice write up. Thanks for the info.
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Great pics and write-up! Why do you think the rears will be more difficult? If I had to guess I would think the fronts would be more complicated than the rears... Or do you think access to the rear of the lug is going to be an issue?

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Originally Posted by javyLSU
Great pics and write-up! Why do you think the rears will be more difficult? If I had to guess I would think the fronts would be more complicated than the rears... Or do you think access to the rear of the lug is going to be an issue?

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Thanks. I think the rears will be more difficult because of the CV joints.

BTW, my spacers are just 5 mm.
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I am thinking 20mm for the rear and 15mm for the front?

What do you all think?

Oh and anyone know where can i get these H&R spacer the cheapest?

Thanks.
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15mm is going to be too much for the fronts (unless you actually WANT the wheels protruding from the fender). Mine are 12mm front, and 17mm rear - if I were you I would go 10 and 15 (front and rear).

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Originally Posted by STIG
I am thinking 20mm for the rear and 15mm for the front?

What do you all think?

Oh and anyone know where can i get these H&R spacer the cheapest?

Thanks.
That will be too much for stock wheels and tires. The largest spacers I would try would be 15 rear and 10 front, especially if you ever plan to run wider tires up front.
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Thanks! Then I will go with 10 and 15mm.


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