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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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I just installed all new adjustable front suspension. After my alignment my wheels are tucked a little further into my wheel wells than I like. I'm thinking some spacers will fix my issue. How big of a spacer can I SAFELY run on the front. I was thinking 1/4" or 1/2", I just don't want to have only a few threads of the lug nut on the stud.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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1/4" tops with out longer studs . . . best to attempt to find a hub/wheel centric one.
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I guess I need to do some measuring, cause 1/4" isn't enough, but 1" might be too much.

Where would I get longer studs? Part numbers from Jegs or Summit?
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I also had this problem. With the adapters in the back the rears sit flush with the fenders. The fronts appeared too far tucked in.

I used the Eibach Spacer kit 90.6.15.003 It comes with two 15mm(1/2") spacers and Grade 10.9 longer studs. They hub centric and wheel centric. I got the info about the spacers in this threads https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...ll-w-pics.html
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what ever you do don't run any spacers with the stock studs...they are garbage and will
break off real easy.

get ARP's extended studs.

if you need help

I have some ARP's and spacers that I can sell you.
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Originally Posted by 69TA
what ever you do don't run any spacers with the stock studs...they are garbage and will
break off real easy.

get ARP's extended studs.

if you need help

I have some ARP's and spacers that I can sell you.
Thanks, I'll get back to you on that one.
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