Shiny Bitz...

The Patrolman · 29-03-2015, 20:13

Just convinced my self that this would be a good Idea

Hopefully the 35mm off set will allow the tyres to clear the suspension arms on full lock

This may then mean I have to cut the arches back even further

makeitfit · 29-03-2015, 20:46

Check the center bores on the spacers. I seem to remember the Patrol hubs a tad bigger than most.

The Patrolman · 29-03-2015, 20:48

They were listed for a Patrol and Landcruiser

makeitfit · 29-03-2015, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

They were listed for a Patrol and Landcruiser

Sound as a pound

elty001 · 29-03-2015, 23:05

Just make sure they are nice and tight.
Mine are loctited.

Bigbunny2007 · 30-03-2015, 21:14

If they are about 100 quid they will be from foreign lands and I would not put them on a kids go cart never mind a 2+ ton truck. Just my opinion but its your choice.

AlexD333 · 30-03-2015, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Bigbunny2007

If they are about 100 quid they will be from foreign lands and I would not put them on a kids go cart never mind a 2+ ton truck. Just my opinion but its your choice.

See, with no criticism intended at all, on what basis do you say this?

My spacers are relatively cheap and cheerful and they've taken a beating, no signs of damage or similar and they are hollow

Just wondered if it's one of those story's that "they" tell you or if you've actually seen first hand carnage?

Also the person fitting em makes a huge difference to how they behave

Bigbunny2007 · 30-03-2015, 22:03

The materials they use is recycled coke cans and the studs are not to any specification, some use manifold type studs which is just wrong. If your using the hollow type with stud extensions with them wheels you are a brave man

Nothing wrong with spacers just need to be good quality ones in my opinion

makeitfit · 30-03-2015, 22:22

I have a set similar to the ones in the pics. I had them on for a few weeks. Then a wheel came loose ! The nuts on the wheel were fine but the nuts supplied with the spacers were made of shiny cheese and had stripped their threads

I limped home and changed the studs and nuts. Then got some decent wheels as soon as I could

solarman216 · 30-03-2015, 22:27

If I remember correctly Alex you have stud extensions that your spacers slide over, the ones in the first post here look to be held with the original nuts and the wheel held on the bolts fitted to the spacer, so the spacer is taking all the load, if that is correct then as has been stated do not even fit them to a go cart, Rick

elty001 · 30-03-2015, 22:43

Surely they have got to be made and tested to some specification or they wouldn't be able to sell them

AlexD333 · 30-03-2015, 22:44

Ahh understood, yes mine slide over the studs

solarman216 · 31-03-2015, 00:25

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Originally Posted by elty001

Surely they have got to be made and tested to some specification or they wouldn't be able to sell them

To my mind if that design was made of steel it would be OK for a small car but alloy, no way, Rick

makeitfit · 01-04-2015, 21:11

Hey Patrol man, if you haven't bought your spacers already, buy these instead

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=24792

terrano bob · 01-04-2015, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Ahh understood, yes mine slide over the studs

the mind boggles

30-03-2015, 22:27	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	If I remember correctly Alex you have stud extensions that your spacers slide over, the ones in the first post here look to be held with the original nuts and the wheel held on the bolts fitted to the spacer, so the spacer is taking all the load, if that is correct then as has been stated do not even fit them to a go cart, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

01-04-2015, 21:11	#14
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Whoa Neddy :) Hey Patrol man, if you haven't bought your spacers already, buy these instead http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=24792

29-03-2015, 20:46	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Check the center bores on the spacers. I seem to remember the Patrol hubs a tad bigger than most.

29-03-2015, 20:48	#3
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	They were listed for a Patrol and Landcruiser

29-03-2015, 23:05	#5
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Just make sure they are nice and tight. Mine are loctited.

30-03-2015, 21:14	#6
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	If they are about 100 quid they will be from foreign lands and I would not put them on a kids go cart never mind a 2+ ton truck. Just my opinion but its your choice.

30-03-2015, 22:03	#8
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	The materials they use is recycled coke cans and the studs are not to any specification, some use manifold type studs which is just wrong. If your using the hollow type with stud extensions with them wheels you are a brave man Nothing wrong with spacers just need to be good quality ones in my opinion

30-03-2015, 22:22	#9
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I have a set similar to the ones in the pics. I had them on for a few weeks. Then a wheel came loose ! The nuts on the wheel were fine but the nuts supplied with the spacers were made of shiny cheese and had stripped their threads I limped home and changed the studs and nuts. Then got some decent wheels as soon as I could

30-03-2015, 22:43	#11
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Surely they have got to be made and tested to some specification or they wouldn't be able to sell them

30-03-2015, 22:44	#12
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Ahh understood, yes mine slide over the studs