ARP wheel studs

[04Terminator]

Changing out my wheel hubs to run the cf wheels. I have the front hubs but I need studs for the rear. Are these the correct studs? I have been informed that the rear R studs are 2.865" long. The ARP's are 2.9". There would be no reason to go longer in the rear? Thanks.


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...ake/ford/model/mustang/submodel/shelby-gt350r

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[DrumReaper]

Hey, long time no talk. Lol.

That’s plenty enough length in the rear. The concern for stud length is all up front. I checked with ARP about a year ago for studs and they weren’t sure of the exact front lengths. I would like to do just as you are.

 

[04Terminator]

Yes, hello there!



You're looking to upgrade your studs? I've heard MSI is where it's at. I don't require anything that robust. My problem is that I've already purchased the front R hubs so now the studs won't match...which might be an issue since I will probably have to run open ended lugs on the rear with the ARP's. I tried to get the R rear hubs but discovered they were on backorder/discontinued. So here I sit looking at studs instead. *sighs*

Hey, long time no talk. Lol.

That’s plenty enough length in the rear. The concern for stud length is all up front. I checked with ARP about a year ago for studs and they weren’t sure of the exact front lengths. I would like to do just as you are.

 

[DrumReaper]

MSI is the bees knees.

 

[04Terminator]

Screw it - returning the front hub assemblies and going with MSI. I know myself. It will bug the crap outta me that the studs are different. LOL

 

[DrumReaper]

Screw it - returning the front hub assemblies and going with MSI. I know myself. It will bug the crap outta me that the studs are different. LOL

Let me know when you do... I’ll order the studs with u cause I run open lugs year round.

 

[04Terminator]

Let me know when you do... I’ll order the studs with u cause I run open lugs year round.

Been trying to get in touch with Curtis but keep missing him. I've been reading that there is no aftermarket equivalent to the R front studs, which are 4" total length. Isn't it a bad idea to go smaller when running the carbon fiber wheels?? I don't want to run smaller than stock studs in the front.

 

[DrumReaper]

This would be a great question for [MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION]. He is an expert on this.

 

[TheDeadCow]

This is exactly what you're looking for

studs

https://www.opmustang.com/store/p311/14MM_GT350_R_Spec_Racing_Wheel_Stud_-_Set_of_10.html

pre built hubs

https://www.opmustang.com/store/p31...l_Hub_Assemblies_With_Racing_Wheel_Stud_.html

 

[04Terminator]

This would be a great question for @Epiphany . He is an expert on this.

Just spoke to Curtis and he doesn't have any fronts in stock. They're currently making studs for OP Mustang and said it would take 4-6 weeks to make some in the sizes we would need. And he only has 10 of the rears in stock. They're less than $13 per stud. Not sure if you wanted the starter nose or not? I don't think I want it...I want to run closed lugs on the cf wheels.

 

[Epiphany]

If you spoke with Curtis you got it straight from the horses mouth. This is a busy time of year for him and if he quoted you 4-6 weeks I'm pretty sure that would be the minimum.


If Tim at OP has them I'd get them from him in a heartbeat. Great guy that knows his stuff and really works hard to support the community.

 

[TheDeadCow]

Just spoke to Curtis and he doesn't have any fronts in stock. They're currently making studs for OP Mustang and said it would take 4-6 weeks to make some in the sizes we would need. And he only has 10 of the rears in stock. They're less than $13 per stud. Not sure if you wanted the starter nose or not? I don't think I want it...I want to run closed lugs on the cf wheels.

Unless you're planning on doing tire change pit stops, you probably won't need the bullet nose studs.

 

[04Terminator]

If you spoke with Curtis you got it straight from the horses mouth. This is a busy time of year for him and if he quoted you 4-6 weeks I'm pretty sure that would be the minimum.


If Tim at OP has them I'd get them from him in a heartbeat. Great guy that knows his stuff and really works hard to support the community.

I totally would order them from OP but the rear studs don't have the starter nose. I want to buy Curtis' rear studs but they are WITH the starter nose. So if I bought rear studs from Curtis and ordered OP's front studs the noses wouldn't match! :frusty: I don't mind running an open lug, though. I just don't want to wait WEEKS to get this done. Getting tired of this ordeal. First world people problems. lol Anyone wanna buy some cf wheels????

 

[Epiphany]

I hear you. This is why my wife will order studs for Caliperfexion quite a bit in advance as when things get busy you always end up waiting longer than you'd like to. I can say this....MSI's stuff is absolutely top notch and if you do get hardware from them you will not be disappointed.

 

[04Terminator]

I hear you. This is why my wife will order studs for Caliperfexion quite a bit in advance as when things get busy you always end up waiting longer than you'd like to. I can say this....MSI's stuff is absolutely top notch and if you do get hardware from them you will not be disappointed.

Yep. I was caught unawares when I took on this endeavor. If I'd known the aftermarket wasn't up to date with the car I probably wouldn't have bought the wheels. I have zero patience. lol I'm just waiting to hear from [MENTION=15817]DrumReaper[/MENTION] to see what he wants to do. Then I'll order direct from Curtis.

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