Has anyone tried getting longer wheel studs for the 99-04 trucks?
I want to keep my stock rims, but don't want spacers that bolt to the hub, then the wheel to them, look too weak. Would rather go with longer studs and billet spacers.
Any input would be appreciated.

Actually the spacers that bolt to your hubs and have their own studs will be much stronger than longer bolts. Longer bolts is a very bad idea.

I think Im asking "almost" the same question
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=11674.0


the only problem with spacers that bolt to the hub
is that it would add too much thickness

hey Gen-Erix, 

I spend a lot of time around drag racing. I've asked this question of these guys, as you know they put way more power down than we do. Every single one said to change the studs and use true spacers as apposed bolt-on spacers with self contained studs.
I don't no what to think.
I really only want about 3/4" to 1" on either side. It will really boil down to the ease/availablity of longer studs for the stock hubs and axles.

Thanks for the input.

The longer teh stud, the easier it will snap. You can try the simple physics with a pencil, take a full length one and a half, see which one takes less preassure to snap. If you're going with a 3/4" just go woth the fill 1" since the 1/4" will make almost no difference at all. If you're running around drag racing, wider tires will get you more of the handling characteristics you're looking for than spacers will.

what the hell is a "true" spacer?

 

An aluminum or steel spacer with the holes drilled completely though, not offset with sell contained studs.

An aluminum or steel spacer with the holes drilled completely though, not offset with sell contained studs.

thats what I was thinking of doing

basically just a plate with holes drilled through (no studs)

Quote from: lowrezolution on April 18, 2006, 05:56:44 AM

An aluminum or steel spacer with the holes drilled completely though, not offset with sell contained studs.

thats what I was thinking of doing

basically just a plate with holes drilled through (no studs)

But then you would need longer studs which is back to the "bad idea".   I'm missing something here.

Quote from: Gen-Erix on April 18, 2006, 06:06:24 PM

Quote from: lowrezolution on April 18, 2006, 05:56:44 AM

An aluminum or steel spacer with the holes drilled completely though, not offset with sell contained studs.

thats what I was thinking of doing
basically just a plate with holes drilled through (no studs)

But then you would need longer studs which is back to the "bad idea".   I'm missing something here.

naw
you just came in mid-thought