spacers adaptors

[rubman]

i need glasses

[able]

im sure ben can wip you up a fiberglass pair?

[outriding]

There's always a battle going on about Cast vs Machined parts,
What the specialists say about spacers is that a quality machined spacer is much stronger than a cheap cast spacer from china.
I agree.
They also say to keep the number of studs the same, for safety reasons.

I will have some made in the future so I will be able to choose the the PCD size.
It will depend on the rims I am able to get at the time, heavy duty 4x4 rims probably.

[Rogue Trooper]

Hi Outriding

That looks like a nice, relatively standard, facelift SWB CF you have there. Would you mind cruising over to this thread and doing a quick couple of measurements for me? I'd really appreciate it.

http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=2&topic=1725.0

Thanks very much if you're able.

[ShaneJ]

Spacers weather it be slip on or bolt on are illegal in all states of Australia. Code of Practice clearly states this so any engineer that says otherwise is probably not worth visiting.
Problem with spacers is the extra load that is put on the bearings and axles.

[Bas NZ]

I personaly, think it puts less load on the bearings than a deep dish set of mags.

[MaTTe]

spacers are one thing, thread adapters are completely another..

spacers are the same as rims with a wide backing, the load is the same, and in many cases probably less than wide rims.

cast adapters definately aren't worth the money spent, i have seen cars that have sustained heavy damage to body work and suspension from failed adapters

Machined would be better, but for the effort, cost, and knowledge of safety - i'd be spending the money getting the axles changed, or stubs setup to take the pattern i am looking for..

but thats just me..

[ben]

i agree matte.

[bed767]

brian  (bed767)
in 1997 adr rules were made for vehicles australia wide that states  wheel spacer, adaptors are not to be used. By the way the bolt heads in the photo with 6 radial lines are the 2nd. highest high tensile bolts made and are certainly strong enough for this aplication.Ive worked for T.R.W. for 21 years in auto supply components.

[Marishka]

i thought spacers were ok as long as they were bolted 2 the axle n drum?
ive got a mate that has a 1948 chev ute that is going 2 get some made up
he,s got 2 custom 1948 chev utes actually, im thinkin of buying 1 of them off him.