RollinSScamaro

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I have some racestar 15" rims I am currently running and plan to use them at the track. No spacers were needed and minimal rear caliper grinding. I think it would be smart for me to run the ARP wheel studs after all of the horror stories I've heard. My only concern is once I install the new wheel studs my chrome acorn style lugs will no longer fit for my chrome c6 z06 replicas. I am looking for what options I have so it doesn't look like garbage for my DD wheels. Pictures would be excellent if possible. Thanks for any help in advance!

RollinSScamaro

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Hopefully I didn't confuse anyone with the post.. ttt.. still trying to figure it out.. also can the rear studs be changed without removing the axles? From searching I've heard 2 different stories.

Cpt.Derrek

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I went with the Improved racing open end lug nuts and they look good, though the open hole does allow a lot of dirt to get in there and you have to make sure to clean it out before removing as it will chew up the threads.

As far as replacing the studs, if your car is a 4 channel abs car you can remove/install the studs through the sensor hole but if you are unlucky like me with the 3 channel you will need to remove the axle.

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

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Depending on what length ARP studs you use, you can still use closed ended lug nuts. I've got the ARP 100-7708 and picked up a set of XL chrome closed ended lugnuts and they still fit even with the longer studs. Here's the eBay link I bought mine from:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361506190927

Also, I've got the 3 channel rear and I was able to just drill a hole in the backing plate and remove the studs without removing the axles:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...annel-abs.html

RollinSScamaro

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Awesome guys! Thanks for chiming in! You guys happen to have any pictures of your DD rims with the longer studs and lugs? I believe I have 4 channel, so i should be be able to leave axles in. That makes me feel a lot better lol

JimMueller

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I'd like to see pictures also. I've been using AFS ZR1 replicas for a decade with just the open-ended factory lug nuts. Wondering how far these eBay nuts will extend past the center of the wheel... I guess I could just return them if I didn't like the fitment.

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

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I'm between rims right now...stepping down from 18" C6 to 17" O.Z. Rims, but I'll try to get some pics that might be helpful in the next few days... I'm sitting on my stock 16" with drag radials in the garage at the moment. However, even the stock centercaps fit over the extended ARP studs...

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

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OK, went and had my new wheels & tires mounted this morning. Here's a comparison shots of the stock open ended lug nuts vs. the XL eBay lugs. They even fit flush enough that I could still install my centercaps over them if I wanted.

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

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Another shot...

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

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...and this is how far down it will go on my ARP stud...

JimMueller

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Ordered a set, thanks!

unioncarpenter84

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You have to pull axles and pess studs in. i called arp and they said do not pull them thur because youll weaking the stud and the threads will look like a hour glass shape

RollinSScamaro

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Thanks for the info.. I will most likely just pull the axles.. the rear diff probably needs new fluid anyways lol

Cpt.Derrek

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ARP studs are the strongest on the market. Many people have installed them by pulling them through without any problems including me. Yes it is not the right way to it and the company wouldn't recommend it.

RollinSScamaro

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Thanks for the pictures! Very helpful!

unioncarpenter84

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did u use grease or wd40 to help?

Cpt.Derrek

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I used a lot of WD40. The cheap lug nuts I used only lasted to pull a few studs through but I didn't care about that set of nuts, the studs are perfect.

JimMueller

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I bet it's been at least 10 years since my buddy put in my rear studs at the alignment shop. He didn't pull the axles.. he tapped out the old and pulled through the new with spare lugnuts. While it wasn't what ARP requests, I haven't had any problems with the studs since then and swapped tires numerous times for racing. Still on my original axles also. YMMV.

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

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I actually didn't use any lubrication. If you see the thread I linked to earlier, I put my ARP studs in the freezer over night to shrink them slightly and used the Lisle stud installation tool. I used brand new Dorman lugs that were $2 each at Advance Auto and used a new lug nut on each corner.

ec_nova

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matco sells a tool to pull studs in that doesn't stretch them. it has a bearing on the back, so it spins instead of adding resistance/stretching the stud. Use an open conical lug nut and some anti seize and they will install with ease. It's only like $40 for the tool. I can get the part number if anyone is interested.