Stud trimming with spacer question

[MyNameIsCacauate]

I have a set of wheels that don't have the extra holes for spacers. I'm planning on running 35mm spacers on some s1 3p for the rears(since the studs are about 35mm wouldn't need to trim). However, my fronts are going to be 20mm spacers, how am I gonna go do this isn't it unsafe to trim 15mm's of the stud?

[Mr.ac]

Honestly sell those wheels, buy ones with the proper offset. No extra work, no lame spacers. No worrying about frankinstine set ups.

save yourself the headache.

[MyNameIsCacauate]

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Honestly sell those wheels, buy ones with the proper offset. No extra work, no lame spacers. No worrying about frankinstine set ups.

save yourself the headache.

Considering relipping it right now to the proper offset, I just want something temporary. By the way, the stock studs are 35mm right? Wanted to double check.

[DAEMANO]

Actually, I'd recommend changing the studs to stronger extended aftermarket studs (ARP). This gives you flexibility to run whatever wheels or slip on spacers you want while helping to ensure your studs don't break easily.

Sadly, the stock studs are short and notorious for breaking if mishandled at all. You simply cannot guarantee that everyone that takes your wheels off are going to reinstall them without over-torquing your lugs.

Running a spacer is not some act of evil. Many people with BBKs have to run them to get caliper clearance on lower offset wheels. I've run spacers on extended studs for years on my car with no issues whatsoever.

[MyNameIsCacauate]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Actually, I'd recommend changing the studs to stronger extended aftermarket studs (ARP). This gives you flexibility to run whatever wheels or slip on spacers you want while helping to ensure your studs don't break easily.

Sadly, the stock studs are short and notorious for breaking if mishandled at all. You simply cannot guarantee that everyone that takes your wheels off are going to reinstall them without over-torquing your lugs.

Running a spacer is not some act of evil. Many people with BBKs have to run them to get caliper clearance on lower offset wheels. I've run spacers on extended studs for years on my car with no issues whatsoever.

How would I go with extended studs if my wheels have no pockets in them? Isn't the point of shaving studs to match the length of the spacer if you're lacking pockets?

[churchx]

MyNameIsCacauate: there are slip on spacers, studs simply go through. But to have enough thread for secure mount of lugnut you have your extra length of extended aftermarket ARP stud.

[MyNameIsCacauate]

Originally Posted by churchx

MyNameIsCacauate: there are slip on spacers, studs simply go through. But to have enough thread for secure mount of lugnut you have your extra length of extended aftermarket ARP stud.

I'd rather stick to bolt on spacers considering 35mm is quite large, wouldn't want to make my ride anymore dangerous that it needs to.

[MyNameIsCacauate]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Actually, I'd recommend changing the studs to stronger extended aftermarket studs (ARP). This gives you flexibility to run whatever wheels or slip on spacers you want while helping to ensure your studs don't break easily.

Sadly, the stock studs are short and notorious for breaking if mishandled at all. You simply cannot guarantee that everyone that takes your wheels off are going to reinstall them without over-torquing your lugs.

Running a spacer is not some act of evil. Many people with BBKs have to run them to get caliper clearance on lower offset wheels. I've run spacers on extended studs for years on my car with no issues whatsoever.

Would extended studs and slip-ons be a better alternative to a 35mm bolt on?

[MyNameIsCacauate]

Originally Posted by churchx

MyNameIsCacauate: there are slip on spacers, studs simply go through. But to have enough thread for secure mount of lugnut you have your extra length of extended aftermarket ARP stud.

just did a little more research! thanks for the output I think I'm going to go this direction! but are there any 35mm slip-ons?

or do I buy one of those project kics 30mm wide tread spacers that come with studs already, remove those studs and use ARP extended lugs. Is that how this works?

[MyNameIsCacauate]

doesn't seem like 35mm slip on's exist, well good ones at least.

[churchx]

MyNameIsCacauate: i somehow missed bit of 35mm. Of course you can put multiple spacers for total thickness of that, but 35 is a bit on high side, with such i'd probably go for bolt-on ones. With 20-25 i'd consider both types, below - slip ons.

[MyNameIsCacauate]

Originally Posted by churchx

MyNameIsCacauate: i somehow missed bit of 35mm. Of course you can put multiple spacers for total thickness of that, but 35 is a bit on high side, with such i'd probably go for bolt-on ones. With 20-25 i'd consider both types, below - slip ons.

Which brings me to my original point. How am I going to run bolt-on spacers if my wheels have no pockets in them?

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by MyNameIsCacauate

Would extended studs and slip-ons be a better alternative to a 35mm bolt on?

1. Yes, much better as you get the all the advantages of stronger aftermarket extended studs I noted above.

2. You possibly could find a 35mm slip on, but a more flexible route would be to get a stackable kit like the 30mm one Parts Shop Max sells. Just make sure that your spacers are hubcentric and are made to lock together. I also agree that 35mm is a lot of spacer, but for some body kits and applications extremely low offsets are required.

https://store.partsshopmax.com/shop/...-5-125-56.html

[MyNameIsCacauate]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

1. Yes, much better as you get the all the advantages of stronger aftermarket extended studs I noted above.

2. You possibly could find a 35mm slip on, but a more flexible route would be to get a stackable kit like the 30mm one Parts Shop Max sells. Just make sure that your spacers are hubcentric and are made to lock together. I also agree that 35mm is a lot of spacer, but for some body kits and applications extremely low offsets are required.

https://store.partsshopmax.com/shop/...-5-125-56.html

Never heard of these, considering them atm. Debating between them and the h&r bolt on.