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Old 03-13-2005 | 07:24 PM
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Default Time for longer wheel studs... any suggestions?

Right now.... stock wheel studs in front.

I run Weld drag lite 15 X 3.5's with a 5/16th spacer along with the weld draglite lug nuts.

Local track (e town) says this is fine...

Another track (island) tells me I need longer wheel studs.

Might as well be safe...

What size wheel studs/ open end lug nuts would you all recommend?

Thanks!
Old 03-13-2005 | 07:42 PM
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i have the ARP wheel studs up front that Thunder Racing sales. I run a weld the same size but w/ out a spacer and they real close to what is legal for NHRA

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Old 03-14-2005 | 02:52 AM
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With a spacer only the GM long stud is long enough to technically be nhra legal.
Old 03-14-2005 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by DietCoke
With a spacer only the GM long stud is long enough to technically be nhra legal.
nope...still not 100% legal. The threads have to come thru 10mm and they do not. but they 'look' long enough since the unthreaded part comes flush with the lugnut
Old 03-17-2005 | 08:52 PM
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gm studs here. they are also a lot cheaper than the arp's. only problem is they are not hardened.
Old 03-18-2005 | 11:45 AM
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Can these GM studs be picked up from a dealership. Anyone have a part number, or do I just ask for longer studs for 99 Camaro?
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I am fairly sure this is the GM part number for the longer GM wheel studs

22551491


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the part number from JNorris is right. below is a pic. you can order them at http://gmpartsdirect.com/, for $1.39 a piece.
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Will the stock lug nut covers fit over the longer studs?

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if you are talking about the plastic ones, then no.
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Ya they will just nock a hole in er! J/K i just put arp's on the frt of mine for 22.00 bucks. just do it & be safe. I used stock open lugs on my crager ss's for the street. Doesnt look the best but will work for now. Lets go RACING!

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Originally Posted by mdblackz28
the part number from JNorris is right. below is a pic. you can order them at http://gmpartsdirect.com/, for $1.39 a piece.

Be carefull w/these if you're running any kind of spacer. I was using these w/ 7/32" (~3/16")spacers on the rear w/15x10" 7.5"BS DragLites. Bent all 10 studs after only 1/2 dozen or so launches. As stated above... they are NOT hardened.




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