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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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breaking studs

Ok guys 1st off Im new to this forum but not the site. I learned of this place from Z28.com

So here is my issue.....................I keep snapping my driver side rear studs when I put my Weld Pro Stars on. I use a 7/16th spacer also. The rim is 15x10 and thetire is a Mickey Thompson ET Street drag radial (275/50/R15). Im using the 12MMx1.5 chrome plated lugs. Ive never had an issue like this on the back passenger side. What could be going on to make them brake?

Also is there a way to fit a 15x10 rim under the car without using a spacer? I saw something that looks like rubber in my wheel well. Maybe the seatbelt harness? I have 4 wheel disc brakes. Im lost and car is going into shop tomorrow. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Car: '90 Formula 350
Engine: 383 SBC
Transmission: ProBuilt S/S 700-R4 & ACT 9" Stall
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.23
15x10 with 5.5" backspacing on the rears should snug in nicely
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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not sure of the back spacing on the rims itself. I do know there isnt any scraping or grinding. ButI haveto have the 7/16th spacer or it is too much rim. Would my not having any bushings in my rear sway bars cause the breakage of the studs
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Car: 82 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi with spacer
Where are the lugs breaking?
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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lugs are breaking AT the hub. Completelyyyyyyy level with it. I was told i needed long studs but then how come the other side isnt breaking?
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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I'm gonna say that its your spacers causing the problem. The right (passenger) side of the car sees more force when you launch. The power of the engine twisting the drive shaft and the rear axle plants the right rear tire the hardest.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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ok it is the drivers side rear that is breaking. And any size smaller andt he rims wont fit. Is there a way to make room in the wheel well for a 15x10 weld pro star?
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