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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Front wheel stud

Im trying to figure out what to run here, front wheel stud wise. I have pro stars and the stock wheels studs just aint gettin it done, any suggestions.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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arp in 12mm they are 3.5" long i believe, get some McGard lug nuts with stainless steel washers and you're good to go
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Summit has moser wheel studs that work that are 2.5 long part #msr-8255
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Go with the ARP's you need all of the length that you can get with the pro-stars.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Thanks guys i ordered the ARPs
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Re: Front wheel stud

the arp's will stick out of the lug nut
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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Re: Front wheel stud

Originally Posted by strokermotor91
the arp's will stick out of the lug nut
thats kinda the point of long studs.. more thread engagement..
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Re: Front wheel stud

well yeah i know. it just looks like his ride is show quality
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Re: Front wheel stud

Thanks fellas, but i have aerospace drag brakes on it now, and they came with studs. No show car here, just a lil ol' race car.
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