reese

is it neccessary to do this? Why or why not? Im using ARP studs.

speedworks

as long as they pulled into the hub tightly there is no reason

slooowDX

i say if you have the welder there when the hubs are out, do it, for added security

ninesecrx

I wouldnt do it because I makes getting them out way harder if you break one.

Lip

yes do it the first time.

on 2 occassions already with 2 different extended stud brands....they have spun on me. nothing more pain in the *** then trying to remove a lug nut off a spinning stud. just do it..you won't regret it. if you have to remove a broken stud....you have to pull the bearing anyway so its no biggy.

whatVTEC

i do think you should tac them. my friend didn't do his and he has two that spin on him. (skunk2)

paulzy

iTrader: (1)

if you seat them properly with an impact, they should not spin

Lip

not true. i had mine pressed with some tonage. its not the seatings..its the actual groves and material. tack them..trust me

mrctr

i didnt' have a choice but to tac my arp studs....and it was free.....so it was coo.....even if it wasn't free....i would pay for the welding.....its worth the trouble in the future.....

ninesecrx

by the way, you can change the studs without removing the hub

Lip

this i'd like to see. yes you can with stock length studs by flattening out one side and tapping the old out and doing the same with the new.....but extended studs still hit the hub either way. can't bend them in

reese

Ok then im going to weld them in

also should i replace the wheel bearing even if it doesnt go bad when i take the hub off?

sgT

a little modificatoin to the stud and to the hub before hand and it can be done

Lip

have to be real careful i'm sure as to not have balancing issues. i assume your talking about making clearance cuts/drill hole on hub? sounds doable

SilverS

care to clarify alittle more??

im expecting my ARP's to show up anyday now..

and dont want to have to press out hte hub like we did last time, that was a HUGE PITA

thanks in advance

sgT

pretty sure for ARPs you have to remove the hub.
but those have a much lower chance of spinning than the skunk2 studs

paulzy

iTrader: (1)

Man I love my hub shark

earl

A little bit of creative grinding and you can install longer studs without removing anything. I did it on our crx.

C-speed

I highly recommend H&R studs.. i've never had a problem with them and i've never had a come-back or customer complain about them.

SilverS

what part are you talking about grinding? the hud? the head of the stud?

i'd really not want to grind the head of the stud to a half moon, i dont feel safe.

earl

Both, actually. Did a slight grind on the base of the stud and found the best spot on the hub housing to grind a little. You have to be a little creative but also careful. Have gone over 155 mph with no problems yet
If you are not comfortable with this, don't do it but take a look for yourself

SiR831

would tac welding it save it?

khoalie

what is a hub shark?

TIA