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Old 08-08-2010, 10:36 AM
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i am planning on putting front prostars on my 1998 camaro what do i need to do to clear brakes guys thanks need halp asap
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A lot of grinding down the caliper and it sucks.
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ive read that i done it on my lightning it was a pita like 1.5 per side in rear sux for sure
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The fronts took me all day and the back only 20 min a side.
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Don't dick around grinding the fronts. Get longer wheel studs, and a 5/16" spacer and you can leave the fronts alone. Quicker, easier, safer.

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spacers work ive got em on mine
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Long studs and thick spacers are not a good idea.They can break off very easy.
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I ran longer studs with a 7/16'' spacer on mine with zero problems. There is nothing unsafe about it.
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I wouldnt use longer studs and a spacer on back cause of tire spin, but the front seems it would ok!
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ok so i need 5/16 spacer or 7/16s and where do i get studs from maybe a part number thanks in advance
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Using the spacer on the front is safe. I am running a 5/16" spacer and 3" or 3.5" (cannot remember) ARP moly metric studs. If you look in a Summit mag, they have them listed in the gears and axles section and they are listed as being used for firebird / camaro. These are press in ones, not screw in ones. As others have said, do not use spacers on the back.

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Originally Posted by slo98z28
ok so i need 5/16 spacer or 7/16s and where do i get studs from maybe a part number thanks in advance
http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/100-7708/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/100-7713/10002/-1

First is for the 2.5'' version, second is for 3.25'' version. The 2.5'' should do it. I run the 3.25'' for NHRA rules.
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you get those on yet?
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I have a either a 1/4 or 5/16 spacer and 2.5" wheel studs here. I can't remember the size because it came with the wheels when I bought them.




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