Anyone have pictures of longer wheel studs?
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Anyone have pictures of longer wheel studs?
Looking to install longer/ stronger wheel studs. Looks like there are a variety of options... DRM/ ARP/ GMPP. Anyone have pictures?
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Perhaps the fastest and most perfect response ever.
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Thanks Randy. I was mainly looking for what the studs look like sticking out of the wheel.
I just jumped over from the Ford camp, and everyone runs 3" ARP's and doesn't say anything about how far they stick out. In fact, I always thought they looked tough. But I'm new to the open track Corvette game (just picked up a bone stock 01Z) and I want to pick the right studs...
Tempted to pick up the GMPP studs because I like the little snub part at the end of the stud. Makes it easier to put the wheel on IMO.
I just jumped over from the Ford camp, and everyone runs 3" ARP's and doesn't say anything about how far they stick out. In fact, I always thought they looked tough. But I'm new to the open track Corvette game (just picked up a bone stock 01Z) and I want to pick the right studs...
Tempted to pick up the GMPP studs because I like the little snub part at the end of the stud. Makes it easier to put the wheel on IMO.
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The one thing to watch out for is the O.D on the stud to I.D hole interference. They can be a bit too loose. If they go in super loose it' a good idea to tack them in (low heat with a tig). Or you can peen the stud or hole. You will notice them going in too easy, pound them back out or finish installing a tack those babies in.
There is a video on the install of any stud!
http://dougrippie.com/products/drm-e...d-wheel-studs/
Randy
There is a video on the install of any stud!
http://dougrippie.com/products/drm-e...d-wheel-studs/
Randy
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Drifting
I have the GMPP studs and they are expensive and too long. Go with DRM.
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Burning Brakes
I have the DRM "1/2 in longer" studs all around. If you don't need spacers, on a C5 they are the perfect length - 4 or 5 threads showing when torqued.
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With stocks studs you can swap the fronts with the hub on the car. On the rear the parking brake backing plate is in the way. If you have longer studs you have to pull the hubs on both ends. Good thing the ARPs are darned near indestructible. Personally I run Summit racing open ended lugs. They're private labeled Gorilla lugs... exact same part, for very cheap.
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With stocks studs you can swap the fronts with the hub on the car. On the rear the parking brake backing plate is in the way. If you have longer studs you have to pull the hubs on both ends. Good thing the ARPs are darned near indestructible. Personally I run Summit racing open ended lugs. They're private labeled Gorilla lugs... exact same part, for very cheap.
ok thanks! I've got ARP studs sitting around in my garage but haven't installed them because of the hub work... I guess I'll install them next season. for this season stock studs will have to do.
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