Anyone installed ARP rear wheel studs?

[sleepn_sn95]

Looking to install some extended arp rear wheels studs so I can run a 1/2" spacer but have read conflicted storys on the install. If you did install them were you able to do so without removing the axles? I have read that the heads can be ground down to slide past the ABS ring and then an impact can be used to pull them through. Does this sound correct? Any advice will be useful, thanks guys
[MENTION=17526]Poxenham[/MENTION] maybe you know? I was thinking of ordering some spacers from you too

 

[Pete@FTR]

ARP studs are the way to go. You need to remove the rear calipers, rotors, and dust shield. Knock one stud through and use it to press the ABS ring back. You'll have to mess with it but you can line the axle up so you have enough space to knock the studs through. Then you'll want to drill all the holes out at 39/64" (you're only taking off like 1/64th but it matters). Then get all the studs partially in there and use an impact, air ratchet, breaker bar, or whatever along with some stacked up washers to press the studs all the way in. Just keep an eye on your rear lug torque one you put the wheels back on drive the car a little bit, they tend to settle in so they'll need to be re-torqued.

Space is really tight but you just have to mess with it a lot and it will eventually work out, definitely preferable to taking out the axles. Shoot me an email or pm when you're ready for the spacers and I'll get you the forum discount :thumbsup:

 

[sleepn_sn95]

Alright thanks for the reply man it helped a lot. It doesn't sound too bad just sounds like some work. It should make for a good winter project and ill hit you up when im ready for the spacers