Schnitz

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I've had 4 out of 10 Ichiba wheels studs pop out of place on the front of my LS. The problem is the knurl is tapered, not big enough and the metal is too soft. I have pressed them in from the back using a specific Snapon tool made for the job.
For reference I have had H&R wheels studs in the rear installed the exact same way for over a year through salty winter roads etc.. with zero issues.
I'm going to try ARP studs now.

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

Wait is this version 1 ichiba that you are having problems??

Schnitz

iTrader: (5)

Yes sir.......

jintei

iTrader: (23)

The previous version is weaker (silver). The newer (gold) is stronger.

lyyca

iTrader: (23)

Hmm this is some good info. I have ichiba studs in the rear. I'll keep updated if I have any issues.

Jetfire

iTrader: (3)

i'm getting H&R...cost a bit more for quality.

flexthatdx

iTrader: (9)

cant go wrong with h&r

SChema

iTrader: (2)

I'm currently running ARPs, doing just fine.

k7q

iTrader: (37)

im running Ichiba extended studs (gold) and they are fine. i was going to go with ARP but couldnt afford it.

RedPhoenix

iTrader: (10)

Been running Ichiba silvers for over 2 years, no issues yet.

designo

iTrader: (6)

Damn, just ordered the V1 10mm spacers with studs! Should I be worried?

lexusondubs

iTrader: (9)

not true hr are cast while the ichiba are billit alum and you must have done the install wrong cause i have spacers all around and never had a issue with ichiba

Sonic_RC

iTrader: (15)

also remember you have to be careful when torqing down not to gun them on as the torque settings on most guns are way more than what is required. If you are using a bolt on type spacer they should be hand torqued and never over 80lbs as you may risk breaking the stud or if the spacer metal is too soft grind out the teeth causing the stud to continuously spin. But if either of those 2 problems occur they are most likely "cheaper" quality stuff. H&R are best in my book, I also love FIC Racing for thier variety in sizes and Project Kics

designo

iTrader: (6)

Can someone explain to me how a 10mm spacer is installed on a Lexus? I know with BMW's, the spacers came with longer wheel bolts. Straight forward.

But how is it done on a Lexus where there are no wheel bolts? The bolts stick out of the hub! When installing spacers, the clearance of those bolts for the wheels become less!

How does that work??

Sonic_RC

iTrader: (15)

When installing only a 10mm spacer you need to install longer wheel studs and have them pressed into your hub. H&R usually comes with the longer wheel studs. Most spacers that are 15mm and up can bolt onto the hub and have their own studs pressed through like so...