cheap ass wheel spacers...**** happens.

[Thunderbirdsport]

The "why" of the reason I decided to run spacers isn't so relevant as compared to "why" it (they, collectively) failed...

I too stand by cheap studs being the root cause. I checked the torque on the studs just a few days prior...all were "normal" torque for Ford lugs, but apparently not for cheap chinese shit pot metal studs.

I'd think that something like grade 5 strength isn't enough for 100+ pounds of torque on a stud. For sure, not these. Even the spacer body is aluminum.
I'm about to start a return on these (if it's not been too long since purchase). I'll keep this updated with regards to my results.

And the window for a return is past. Jesus, I'm irritated with this shit.

 

[Frank Wilson]

The "why" of the reason I decided to run spacers isn't so relevant as compared to "why" it (they, collectively) failed...

I too stand by cheap studs being the root cause. I checked the torque on the studs just a few days prior...all were "normal" torque for Ford lugs, but apparently not for cheap chinese shit pot metal studs.

I'd think that something like grade 5 strength isn't enough for 100+ pounds of torque on a stud. For sure, not these. Even the spacer body is aluminum.
I'm about to start a return on these (if it's not been too long since purchase). I'll keep this updated with regards to my results.

And the window for a return is past. Jesus, I'm irritated with this shit.

They weren't grade 8.?

Should be Grade 8 at a minimum, best would be 12.9 for spacers.

Yeah send them back.

 

[JamaicaJoe]

Send a report to DHSMV. That product is a danger to driver, passengers and everyone in their way when those wheels pop off.

Yikes. I am staying with my OEM wheels even though they need to be refurbished.

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[JamaicaJoe]

Wouldn't there be even greater stress on those bolts simply by the increased leverage of spacing the wheel further from the chassis center of gravity?

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[ExplorerTom]

Wouldn't there be even greater stress on those bolts simply by the increased leverage of spacing the wheel further from the chassis center of gravity?

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The increased stress is seen at the wheel bearing and ball joints.

 

[Thunderbirdsport]

Cheap pieces of **** shit didn't last long enough to stress bearings and ball joints! LOL

 

[tommyddsr]

I thought you were gonna take it easy, slow rolling in the sand, a/c, beach......

 

[BMiller7]

Where did you get your wheel spacers?

These seem to be a good deal, 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum and 12.9 grade studs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F532TVD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1