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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.....

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Man I love my hub shark

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

would tac welding it save it?

 

what is a hub shark?

TIA