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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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whats the size(all measurements) of the wheel stud on a 78 corvette c3

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7/16x20 by 1 3/4"
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do you know if any one makes a 7/16 -20 that is 2.5" long. I have seen some that are 2.75" long.
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The knurl width must also be taken into account. Look for .475? I think that's the neasurement..
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thanks guys, Iam looking for longer than standard only a extra 5mm or so, what is the knurl width??, anyone know where are can get longer versions, also of higher strength ??

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Just out of curiosity, why do you want longer wheel mounting studs? C'mon, share.....


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here are plenty of 7/16x20 with various lengths and knurls

http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
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Just out of curiosity, why do you want longer wheel mounting studs? C'mon, share.....


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new alloys, I need a 5 mm spacer to get the correct clearance's, so iam only getting about 6 turns on the lug nut, so would like it to be 8 or 9 to be safer

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here are plenty of 7/16x20 with various lengths and knurls

http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
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Originally Posted by corvettedave383
new alloys, I need a 5 mm spacer to get the correct clearance's, so iam only getting about 6 turns on the lug nut, so would like it to be 8 or 9 to be safer

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Good man! Spacers get a bad rap because people don't do what you are doing.


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