Stock width 9-inch, no mini-tubbing... what size wheel studs?
06-04-2009, 01:03 AM
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Stock width 9-inch, no mini-tubbing... what size wheel studs? I'm pulling the axles in my 9-inch because I put my ABS gears on backwards. While the axles are out I think it would be a good time to upgrade wheel studs. I do not have dedicated racing wheels yet, but I could see getting some down the road. For now I'm just using GrandSports with drag radials with stock-length studs. I have no plans to mini-tub the car or have the rearend narrowed. As far as front wheels go, I don't think I drag race nearly enough to make an investment in skinnies.
It sounds like most guys running 12mm x 1.50 run a 2.5" ARP 7708 or a 3.25" ARP 7713. What length should I go with for my setup?
It sounds like most guys running 12mm x 1.50 run a 2.5" ARP 7708 or a 3.25" ARP 7713. What length should I go with for my setup?
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A few more questions:
I seem to remember Scott @ Driveline Solutions going somewhere in the low 10's on ARP 12mm studs... so I'm guessing I'll be OK. But I just wanna double-check before I pop parts off.
- How do you decide if it's necessary to go with a 1/2" stud over a stock-style 12mm stud?
- If I go with a 1/2 stud, do I have to worry about my GrandSports (or my stock brakes) fitting? I'm guessing "no"
I seem to remember Scott @ Driveline Solutions going somewhere in the low 10's on ARP 12mm studs... so I'm guessing I'll be OK. But I just wanna double-check before I pop parts off.
06-08-2009, 10:14 AM
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I doubt there's any significant strength gains to be had by 12mm or 1/2" studs. When you get really serious then you'll step up to 5/8" studs and drag only rims. But for now just pop on the longer 12mm and keep your stock lug nuts for street rims. I am running the 3.25" ones and they pass tech easily with the pro stars
06-08-2009, 12:15 PM
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A few more questions:
I seem to remember Scott @ Driveline Solutions going somewhere in the low 10's on ARP 12mm studs... so I'm guessing I'll be OK. But I just wanna double-check before I pop parts off.
- How do you decide if it's necessary to go with a 1/2" stud over a stock-style 12mm stud?
- If I go with a 1/2 stud, do I have to worry about my GrandSports (or my stock brakes) fitting? I'm guessing "no"
I seem to remember Scott @ Driveline Solutions going somewhere in the low 10's on ARP 12mm studs... so I'm guessing I'll be OK. But I just wanna double-check before I pop parts off.
On my 12 bolt I am running 1/2" studs that are 3.00" long and I have no problems on my OEM Grandsports or my reproduction ZR1s that have ET Streets on them.
06-08-2009, 11:30 PM
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Just checked my axles tonight--they're drilled for two patterns:
1. 12mm press-in studs
2. 12mm screw-in studs
Looks like I'll be going with a set of ARP 7713's -- too bad they're $60 for both sides!
1. 12mm press-in studs
2. 12mm screw-in studs
Looks like I'll be going with a set of ARP 7713's -- too bad they're $60 for both sides!
