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Caution: Before/When Installing .75 Spacers Check the OEM studs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jrmitt808, Jan 16, 2018.

  1. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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    Lurkin

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    That's how I interpreted it, but not sure. :confused:
     
  2. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    Thanks! Don't know how I missed that :facepalm:

    Bora are solid... shouldn't be an issue with the spacer itself. Could be defective in some way or installer error.
     
  3. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:23 AM
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    so check this out...went there and this is what I see. The studs are a lil too long for the spacers which was pushing on the wheel.

    I am a little annoyed because the installer should have noticed this.

    studtacoma.jpg
    IMG_8419 (1).jpg
     
  4. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    That makes sense the stock lugs are longer than 3/4". Same problem would be out back too I would imagine.
     
  5. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    agree, told them to check that as well. had to head back to work so couldn't wait for them to check.
     
  6. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:29 AM
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    The lug nuts they sent with my Bora's stick out past the spacer 1/4". o_O

    So they are sitting in the box. Yes that is 1.25" spacers too. Sticking with my Spidertrax.
     
  7. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:29 AM
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    Interesting.
    A lot of people run those. Wonder if they have the same issue and just dont know it
     
  8. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    Some wheels have a small pocket cutout o the back, OP's wheels are flat on the back. Other guys could have had their studs cut correctly or they have those small pockets that accept the extra stud.
     
  9. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    Possible, when I bought mine I saw a warning to check your wheels, chop the stock stud, or replace the studs. My wheels had conveniently placed pockets right where the stock lugs poke through, so mine are fine.
     
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  10. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    How dare you post the same thing right before me. :D
     
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  11. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    I guess if you're going to run these do not run with Method NVs
     
  12. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    :D You have first hand experience though! :fistbump:

    I'm actually really glad to hear the pockets were enough for the full stud
     
  13. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    Update. BORA .75" spacers with your NV wheels will require your stock studs to be cut. (since we just talked about this)
     
  14. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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    Had the same issue on my 4runner years ago. Couldn't get a vibration to disappear and finally after switching to a 1.25 everything was fixed. Some wheels (stock) have grooves in the back of the wheel that the studs can fit into and thus they don't cause an issue like with some aftermarket wheels.
     
  15. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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    That is a user installed error not identifying and correcting the protruding studs before final install.

    I had to ground down the studs to make my spacers work correctly, took about 5 minuets of grinding so the studs sits below the spacer.

    My Bora .75" spacers have been installed for a few years now without issues.
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    OP, you should change the title to just be a warning to check your wheels, or plan to modify the stock studs. It's been posted before, but reminders are never a bad idea.
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    Edited..
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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    Whats wrong with Yitamotors?
     
  19. Jan 16, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    Find someone in this thread that has heard of Yitamotors outside of this thread. Now do the same for Bora..
     
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    Who installed the spacers? Or were they the ones who verified the studs were to long?
     
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