APR studs with SKF bearings
07-03-2013, 01:14 PM
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If you try different wheels in the future you may find a spacer is needed, also. You will be glad you upgraded to the longer studs. There are many good reasons to go ARP.
07-03-2013, 01:20 PM
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I may need to replace my wheel bearings due to a clicking noise I keep getting on high load turns - does anyone know who has the lowest cost on these with the arp studs installed into the units?
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07-03-2013, 08:03 PM
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ABSOLUTELY !! If you are going to the expense of installing the SKF hubs, you should install the ARP studs as well. Not that much more $ but the peace of mind is priceless. If you have ever broken a stud, you will know what I mean. The ARP are longer so you can use a spacer in the future if necessary for a BBK or bifferent wheels. I pressed the studs in myself so I can't tell you who has the least expensive combo for sale - Check Hardbar and Phoenix.
07-04-2013, 10:21 PM
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100-7713 for the 3.25" stud
Here is a link to the 2.5" studs from JEGS with free shipping.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...hTerm=100-7708
I use the 2.5" studs on my C6Z06 with open ended steel lug nuts from NAPA (napa part number is 641-2141).
07-05-2013, 10:30 AM
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Unfortunately no, all four hubs had to come out. I removed the upper control arm and the steering knuckle as one piece and did the rest on the bench. You can get the stock studs out on the car but you can't get the longer ARP ones in. It turned out to be a bigger job than expected.
07-05-2013, 06:55 PM
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with all that has been said. Some other reasons to replace OEM with ARP studs -- especially if you drive your car to events and change to track tires -- they stand up much better to the many, many times we mount, demount and torque track and street tires. Also, if you use open lug nuts you can tell at a glance as you do a pre-session car walk around if you forgot to torque one.
Last edited by 72Vega; 07-05-2013 at 07:07 PM.
07-07-2013, 02:16 PM
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Here is a video of me installing front arp studs WITHOUT removing the bearing
I also have a video of the rear WITH bearing removal. WITHOUT removal (rear) is possible only by drilling the backing plate.
Check link below for more Vette diy videos.
I also have a video of the rear WITH bearing removal. WITHOUT removal (rear) is possible only by drilling the backing plate.
Check link below for more Vette diy videos.
Last edited by froggy47; 07-08-2013 at 11:50 AM.
07-07-2013, 11:52 PM
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Open ended steel lug nuts from NAPA is what I use. Couldn't use the stock ones because they would bottom out on my car. Part number is 641-2141.
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07-08-2013, 10:21 AM
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http://bigwheelsnyc.com/rvm635-22x85...2-1-4-1-2.aspx
$25 for 20 They have more thread engagment than a standard lugnut due to being ET style.
07-08-2013, 11:52 AM
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Here's the ones I use.
http://bigwheelsnyc.com/rvm635-22x85...2-1-4-1-2.aspx
$25 for 20 They have more thread engagment than a standard lugnut due to being ET style.
http://bigwheelsnyc.com/rvm635-22x85...2-1-4-1-2.aspx
$25 for 20 They have more thread engagment than a standard lugnut due to being ET style.
I use those also, I toss them every year or so & get new ones.