Finally ARP studs!!

[Optimum Performance]

how hard is it to swap studs on a s550? i remember back in my s197 days you could get new front hubs with extended studs already installed...

S550 is the same, except you can get hubs with studs for front and rear.

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[thumper]

is it more cost effective to just replace the hubs compared to pressing in new studs into the existing hubs?

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

is it more cost effective to just replace the hubs compared to pressing in new studs into the existing hubs?

depends on if you have a good person that can do it for you or not.

 

[Optimum Performance]

is it more cost effective to just replace the hubs compared to pressing in new studs into the existing hubs?

The studs cost more than the hubs, we have the extended ones on our site HERE but we can also do them in the mid length as well.

If you have a semi capable shop to press them in you can just reuse your hubs for less, only thing you would need is new nuts to hold the hub on. you can reuse the caliper bolts if you apply new thread compound to them. We can also include them if you want, we haven't gotten around to adding the hardware as a separate item on our site yet.

 

[Voodooo]

The studs cost more than the hubs, we have the extended ones on our site HERE but we can also do them in the mid length as well.

If you have a semi capable shop to press them in you can just reuse your hubs for less, only thing you would need is new nuts to hold the hub on. you can reuse the caliper bolts if you apply new thread compound to them. We can also include them if you want, we haven't gotten around to adding the hardware as a separate item on our site yet.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding you, but these are not 2015-2017 hubs. These are older versions.

 

[Optimum Performance]

Maybe I'm misunderstanding you, but these are not 2015-2017 hubs. These are older versions.

Scott,

I apologize, should have made it more clear. I was answering Ben's question who has a PP GT. I know the Shelby has 4 bolt front hubs but most of our Shelby Track Mustangs Customers that are Online are swapping studs in their existing hubs

 

[PamAndJim]

I have a few questions about these studs.
- These would enable us to run spacers (say 5 - 15mm) without fear that there's not enough thread for the lug nuts, right?
- Would there be any situation where they'd be too long? They're 1" longer than stock, which seems like it could be an issue with close ended lugnuts, and possibly center caps, depending on the wheel.
- If I am understanding correctly, I'd have to remove my hubs and take them to someone to press the old ones out, and the new ones in, correct?

Also, I found these hubs available at LMR, but it looks like they just cover the fronts.

https://lmr.com/item/M1104AB/15-17-mustang-front-wheel-hub-kit-ford-performance-m-1104-ab

 

[Optimum Performance]

I have a few questions about these studs.
- These would enable us to run spacers (say 5 - 15mm) without fear that there's not enough thread for the lug nuts, right?
- Would there be any situation where they'd be too long? They're 1" longer than stock, which seems like it could be an issue with close ended lugnuts, and possibly center caps, depending on the wheel.
- If I am understanding correctly, I'd have to remove my hubs and take them to someone to press the old ones out, and the new ones in, correct?

Also, I found these hubs available at LMR, but it looks like they just cover the fronts.

https://lmr.com/item/M1104AB/15-17-mustang-front-wheel-hub-kit-ford-performance-m-1104-ab

You can run up to a 20-25mm spacer with the 3" Long studs, but we also build them with ARP's 1/2" Longer than stock studs which you can run 8-15mm spacers on. Our kits include open lug nuts which work on OEM wheels as well as the tighter openings of most aftermarket wheels.

We Have Many Options HERE

The ARP 14mm 1/2 Longer than stock studs are hard to get a hold of and are usually sold before we get them in. But we can build the hubs with either length stud. You can always trim the length of the stud down to fit your needs if it is appearance you are after and want to run closed end lug nuts.

 

[stoli]

Big props to [MENTION=22413]Optimum Performance[/MENTION] for the stud kit. Quick shipping as always, replacement oem parts I wasn't expecting, super detailed instructions for anyone to follow, and his trademark stickers (I have a collection now). :cheers:

 

[Optimum Performance]

Big props to [MENTION=22413]Optimum Performance[/MENTION] for the stud kit. Quick shipping as always, replacement oem parts I wasn't expecting, super detailed instructions for anyone to follow, and his trademark stickers (I have a collection now). :cheers:

John, we truly appreciate the continued support. I haven't updated them but you may find it easier to pull the knuckle off after you remove the axle nut to access the 4 hub mounting bolts. It can be done on car but its a patience builder. We get so much great feedback to help improve our instructions but I wanted to get yours out due to the holiday so I haven't updated it.

 

[Jonas-RR-GT]

So would this be a good way to swap out the studs?

[ame]

I want to swap mine out.

 

[ddozier]

how hard is it to swap studs on a s550? i remember back in my s197 days you could get new front hubs with extended studs already installed...

I just did mine this weekend, the fronts are very easy and most guys running a square wheel setup will need to run front spacers in the 15mm size or more. I installed the studs with the hubs on the car and had no issues driving them out and installing the new units. You need to make sure you have the proper tool to draw them into hub.

I used a tool like this one to pull them in and a hammer to drive them out, they came out with very little effort.
http://mrotools.com/755-lang-wheel-stud-installer-kit-for-light-trucks-and-suvs-6-piece.aspx

If you decide to get a shop to do it let them know they can be done on the car and the front brakes and hub do not need to be removed.

Dave

 

[Jonas-RR-GT]

I am running 20x10.5 square 45mm offset with 305/30-20 tire on all four. On the front I have an 8mm spacer. The front sits flush with the fender

 

[Optimum Performance]

Not a fan of pulling them in. The threads take enough abuse clamping the wheel. Our Method prefers to press them in off the car. This way you do not shorten the life of a consumable item. Axle nuts are cheap to pull it off the car and press them in. Yes the other method works and will not likely cause problems, we just don't recommend it.

 

[Bartly]

Not a fan of pulling them in. The threads take enough abuse clamping the wheel. Our Method prefers to press them in off the car. This way you do not shorten the life of a consumable item. Axle nuts are cheap to pull it off the car and press them in. Yes the other method works and will not likely cause problems, we just don't recommend it.

Do you think it takes more than 150 ft-lb of torque to pull the studs on with a nut? If not, then the studs won't see the same "abuse" as when the wheel is put on. I have no clue how much torque it takes to pull them on?

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