Force feedback is vibration, and vibration undoes fasteners. A direct drive wheelbase running at high torque puts a constant cycle of load reversal through every joint between it and the floor, and over enough hours a plain bolt will work loose.
A lock washer sits under the head or nut and resists that. These are M8, made from high-strength steel, and supplied in a set of ten so you can do the joints that matter in one session.
Anything in the load path between the wheelbase and the chassis, anything holding a pedal deck, and anything carrying a monitor. Those are the joints that see either high torque or a long lever arm, and they are the ones that come loose first.
You do not need one on every fastener on the rig. Trim parts, cable clips and cosmetic brackets are fine with a plain flat washer. Concentrate them where the loads are, and check the tension on those joints after the first few sessions with any new direct drive wheelbases. They are one of the cheapest items in our racing simulator accessories range and among the most worth having.
"Retightening the rig after the first month is a habit worth having, and lock washers mean you find everything still tight instead of finding a wheel deck that has moved. On a high torque base it is not optional."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
It resists the fastener rotating loose under vibration. On a rig with force feedback, that vibration is constant, and plain fasteners in the load path will eventually back out without one.
Ten M8 lock washers.
In the load path between the wheelbase and the frame, on pedal deck fixings, and on anything carrying a monitor. Cosmetic and light duty fixings do not need them.
Set contents: 10 washers
Thread size: M8
Material: High-strength steel
Type: Lock washer
Application: High load and vibration joints
Warranty: 2 years
10 x M8 lock washers
This Trak Racer lock washer set is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty covering materials and manufacturing under standard residential use.
Normal wear and tear sits outside the warranty. Every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Trak Racer's official distributors, and our Australian simulation team is only a call or email away.
All Trak Racer products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.
Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days and shipped via trusted Australian courier partners.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
Click here to view our full shipping & handling policy
Changed your mind? No problem! You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Better still, we'll cover the return shipping!
All Gamer Gear Direct products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
Authorised Australian dealer
Gamer Gear Direct is an authorised Australian dealer for the brands we represent, including Trak Racer, Playseat, MOZA Racing, Logitech, Honeycomb Aeronautical, Thrustmaster, HORI, Turtle Beach, Sparco, OMP, PXN, Sigma Integrale and Pokornyi Engineering. We are trusted by over 20,000 customers nationwide.
Every product we sell is 100% genuine, sourced through approved channels, and supported locally.
Fast local shipping
We ship directly from our Australian warehouses, with most orders leaving within 1 to 2 business days. This means faster delivery times and reliable tracking from dispatch to your door.
Hassle-free 100-day returns
Changed your mind? Eligible items can be returned within 100 days provided they are unused, unopened, and in original packaging. We keep the process clear and straightforward.
Genuine Australian warranty
Every product we sell is covered by a comprehensive Australian warranty, backed by both the manufacturer and Australian Consumer Law. You will not be left dealing with overseas support channels.
Expert support you can trust
Whether you need product advice, compatibility guidance, or after-sales support, you are dealing with people who know the sim and gaming gear we sell inside and out. Our sim and gaming specialists are here to make things easy.
With Gamer Gear Direct you will get:
We also have a Melbourne showroom in Dandenong South, so you can try the gear before you commit. Call us on (03) 9961 0240, talk to our team on live chat, or email support@gamergeardirect.com.au and one of our specialists will help you.
Trusted by professionals
The brands we stock are used at the highest level of motorsport and aviation simulation. The same technologies are used for training, preparation and skill development at professional level, giving you access to pro-grade equipment built for accuracy, realism and reliability.
Force feedback is vibration, and vibration undoes fasteners. A direct drive wheelbase running at high torque puts a constant cycle of load reversal through every joint between it and the floor, and over enough hours a plain bolt will work loose.
A lock washer sits under the head or nut and resists that. These are M8, made from high-strength steel, and supplied in a set of ten so you can do the joints that matter in one session.
Anything in the load path between the wheelbase and the chassis, anything holding a pedal deck, and anything carrying a monitor. Those are the joints that see either high torque or a long lever arm, and they are the ones that come loose first.
You do not need one on every fastener on the rig. Trim parts, cable clips and cosmetic brackets are fine with a plain flat washer. Concentrate them where the loads are, and check the tension on those joints after the first few sessions with any new direct drive wheelbases. They are one of the cheapest items in our racing simulator accessories range and among the most worth having.
"Retightening the rig after the first month is a habit worth having, and lock washers mean you find everything still tight instead of finding a wheel deck that has moved. On a high torque base it is not optional."
- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct
It resists the fastener rotating loose under vibration. On a rig with force feedback, that vibration is constant, and plain fasteners in the load path will eventually back out without one.
Ten M8 lock washers.
In the load path between the wheelbase and the frame, on pedal deck fixings, and on anything carrying a monitor. Cosmetic and light duty fixings do not need them.
Set contents: 10 washers
Thread size: M8
Material: High-strength steel
Type: Lock washer
Application: High load and vibration joints
Warranty: 2 years
10 x M8 lock washers
This Trak Racer lock washer set is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty covering materials and manufacturing under standard residential use.
Normal wear and tear sits outside the warranty. Every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Trak Racer's official distributors, and our Australian simulation team is only a call or email away.
All Trak Racer products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.
Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days and shipped via trusted Australian courier partners.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
Click here to view our full shipping & handling policy
Changed your mind? No problem! You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Better still, we'll cover the return shipping!
All Gamer Gear Direct products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
Authorised Australian dealer
Gamer Gear Direct is an authorised Australian dealer for the brands we represent, including Trak Racer, Playseat, MOZA Racing, Logitech, Honeycomb Aeronautical, Thrustmaster, HORI, Turtle Beach, Sparco, OMP, PXN, Sigma Integrale and Pokornyi Engineering. We are trusted by over 20,000 customers nationwide.
Every product we sell is 100% genuine, sourced through approved channels, and supported locally.
Fast local shipping
We ship directly from our Australian warehouses, with most orders leaving within 1 to 2 business days. This means faster delivery times and reliable tracking from dispatch to your door.
Hassle-free 100-day returns
Changed your mind? Eligible items can be returned within 100 days provided they are unused, unopened, and in original packaging. We keep the process clear and straightforward.
Genuine Australian warranty
Every product we sell is covered by a comprehensive Australian warranty, backed by both the manufacturer and Australian Consumer Law. You will not be left dealing with overseas support channels.
Expert support you can trust
Whether you need product advice, compatibility guidance, or after-sales support, you are dealing with people who know the sim and gaming gear we sell inside and out. Our sim and gaming specialists are here to make things easy.
With Gamer Gear Direct you will get:
We also have a Melbourne showroom in Dandenong South, so you can try the gear before you commit. Call us on (03) 9961 0240, talk to our team on live chat, or email support@gamergeardirect.com.au and one of our specialists will help you.
Trusted by professionals
The brands we stock are used at the highest level of motorsport and aviation simulation. The same technologies are used for training, preparation and skill development at professional level, giving you access to pro-grade equipment built for accuracy, realism and reliability.
