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72BlckButy · 06-19-2010, 02:52 PM

Mike, you shouldn't have too, but that will depend on how long the new studs actually are.

I needed to have longer studs on the rear with my new wheels and I was able to remove the drum, knock out the old ones with a BFH, and then "draw" in the new longer studs with a socket, and a stack of washers. You might have to turn the axle to get the right spot to fit the new studs in but overall as long as they are not excessively longer, you should be ok.

06-19-2010, 02:52 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Wheel spacers and longer studs Mike, you shouldn't have too, but that will depend on how long the new studs actually are. I needed to have longer studs on the rear with my new wheels and I was able to remove the drum, knock out the old ones with a BFH, and then "draw" in the new longer studs with a socket, and a stack of washers. You might have to turn the axle to get the right spot to fit the new studs in but overall as long as they are not excessively longer, you should be ok. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)