bowtiguy

I'm getting ready to upgrade my suspension on thje C6Z a bit further including SKF hubs, Pdaty bars, camber kit, etc. Thinking about installing the ARP studs prior to installing the hubs but am having a hard time finding a closed end lugnut to cover them when the factory wheels are installed w/o cutting .25" off the ends of all 20 studs

I did that when I installed the C6Z brakes on my B4C camaro before I sold it and it takes forever with a small compressor and cut off tool.

AU N EGL

use open ended lug nuts.

I got some hardened open ended lug nuts from napa.

scratch that you have them.

So the studs stick out a bit, is it that big a deal?
here is my front wheel

CHJ In Virginia

I am assuming that you are going to track the car --- If so then the high strength studs are a necessity. It is definitely easier to have them pressed in before the new hubs are installed. You have two options on the length of the ARP stud - get the shorter one. As far as visual 1) just let them stick out and don't worry about it. 2) Use a GM truck lug nut with the threads on the outside for the plastic caps. The stealership has plastic caps available in both black and grey. They should screw down with enough to stay on and hide the stud 3) spend forever cutting them off and chasing the stud with a die to fix the threads. Me -- I let them stick out.

flink

Having done it a few times, I found the best (and quite quick) way is to cut the
bulk of the material off with a hacksaw and to then tidy the ends up and chamfer
them with a hand file. In a vise, before installing them. Be sure to leave enough
length for a healthy-sized chamfer.

bowtiguy

I used an internal allen lug on the camaro, but I had to start with the 3" ARP stud due to the difference in offset running a C5 Z06 SRR wheel combo and the spacers needed with 295's on the rear ( light as hell BTW)

worked well, but I'm **** and trimmed them to clear the tool when inserted into the lug. a lot of work but it worked/looked good. then I sold the car... but replaced it with a JSB C6Z

My car is true dual purpose. I don't run EVERY weekend or trailor so the car looks close to stock on a daily basis. stock rims w/ PS2s. yet has( will have) coilovers, phatty comp bars, camber kit, cobalt 1 piece pads, coleman/afx rotors, peterson fluid system/ARE dry sump system and ZR1 oil pump and 572/538 at the wheels with the darton resleaved LS7 454 ( soon to be more)

wolf in sheeps clothing kind of thing, so I don't want studs sticking out that far, I'll just buck up with the grind off wheel or bandsaw prior to install into the hubs. at least this time I won't have to pull the axles to change the rears.

ghoffman

I cut mine down on my lathe, they are a bit too long.

bowtiguy

sounds like a good " upgrade" ..I haven't purchased any ARP studs yet..hint hint

ghoffman

I am not sure what the hint is, but we do offer the new SKF bearings with the longer studs pre-installed. Cutting them down on the lathe does a nice clean job, way better than a "wheel of death" but still is somewhat a PINA.

bowtiguy

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