ohdavey6286

Ok guys I have searched and was wondering how big of spacers can I run on the stock lug bolts? Also, where can I get new bolts?

redridge

you cant use spacers on stock bolts.... you can buy longer bolts from fvdusa.com

ohdavey6286

Thanks redridge! and from what I read I need hubcentric spacers as well correct?

911SLOW

If you use oem spacers smaller are 5mm and they come with longer bolts. If non oem and up to 3mm you can use your existing bolts no problem.

John

911SLOW

Hubcentric is relevant to how thick they are.

John

ohdavey6286

Thanks John! Would 5mm have to be hubcentric?

911SLOW

^ No

BruceP

Porsche's 5mm spacer kit uses the original bolts. Anything thicker requires longer ones.

911SLOW

5mm spacers inlude bolts longer with different color colars (orange-red).

if you go aftermarket 5mm spacers buy the bolts
longer bolt part number 997 361 980 07

see attached pic for difference in bolts length

John

BruceP

Note here it says "...you reuse your stock bolts."

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=POTE996WH

This was the same information I received when I installed my OE 5mm kit.

911SLOW

Bruce that kit from suncoast s not oem.
Oem Porsche kit has bolts included as per the picture i showed you.
I trust my eyes all this years not going to give up now.



John

Between you and me its kind of ok to use 5mm spacers without the bolts but not ideal. Workshop manual insists on the longer bolts.

ivangene

IIRC the "standard" bolts are 45mm, so if you run spacers just add that thickness to 45mm and that should be your bolt length

Measure from the "flat" that aluminum washer mates to, to the end of the bolt

BruceP

I am aware the link I sent you was not for OE spacers, hence my reference to OE spacers in the post. Today's Porsche 5mm kit for the 911/Boxster/Cayman does include bolts. However, when I bought mine for the 996, it did not. I trust my memory as much as you trust your eyes.

ivangene

OK you two....settle down about the memory -vs- eyes "OLD MAN" debate

911SLOW

"the all this years" part was added to gain respect I am not old.

John

EDIT
And the syntax was wrong too its these years right? F*uck I cant trust my eys after all