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Suspension Longer 14mm wheel bolts in black?

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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Longer 14mm wheel bolts in black?

Longer wheel bolts +5 mm exist in the older 12 mm size but I can't find any in 14 mm.

Don't want caps or studs. Any sources?

BTW are our bolts ball or cone seat?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:48 AM
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Did you try TSW.

http://www.txwerks.com/servlet/Categ...rt=17&total=70
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:48 AM
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I think that you will find getting the 14x1.25 bolts for the R56 quite difficult. I know you said that you don't want studs, but it think you will find that to be your best option. I have a set from TSW and love them. (they come in black) Here is a link: http://www.txwerks.com/servlet/Detail?no=182

The R56's have a 60 degree taper cone.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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I searched and searched and did not find any black 14mm lug bolts when I added my 15mm spacers. I ended up getting gray lug bolts from radusa.com and powdercoated them black and added a clearcoat. However, the black is coming off on the edges even though I am very careful with nylon socket and torque wrench. Black engine paint did not work at all. My guess is that anodizing the lug bolts would be the best option but I do not know the cost.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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These guys can help,

http://www.radusadirect.com/

Not sure about the black, metalic oxide though, they might offer them in black.

Good Luck
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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I agree, TXwerks for the win. super fast shipping, and you will have better wheel options w/ studs
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Thanks guys, good info.

Radusa has no black and the studs from txwerks are a good way to go.

Do you loctite those in?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by KrautHammer
Thanks guys, good info.

Radusa has no black and the studs from txwerks are a good way to go.

Do you loctite those in?
Yep you use blue loctite on the hub side threads. They actually go in with pretty minimal torque on the stud itself.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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Thank you much.
 
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