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Extended Wheel Studs For 3/8"-1/2" Spacers - FYI

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1 hour ago, bluemonstercali said:

That's a great idea actually. Is there any issues if I ran it that way for a day? One side having 2 spacers and the other not?

I wouldn't drive around if you don't have a least 7 turns on the lug nut. Better yet, just test fit it for the look and don't drive around. It's not going to drive any different with spacers on it, if that's what you're worried about.

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I wanted to install 3/8" wheel spacers on my 2021 SIlverado 1500 RST Crew Cab, Short Bed, 4x4. I was not comfortable with adding the spacers and having about 7 turns on the lug nuts vs having 13 turns

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Yep, that's the other way it could be done that I forgot to mention. I just didn't want to drill holes in my dust shields, so I took the long way.

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Can anyone provide part # for extended wheel studs for a 2016 Silverado 1500 LTZ? I just purchased 3/4” wheel spacers and now the stock studs are just a bit short. I only get about 4 turns on the lugs. For some reason I’m having a difficult time trying to find anything that will fit that’s longer. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!! 

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I just used 1 size for the front and rear. Attached was my solution for the front. Remove wheel/caliper, A cut about 2” from the top and another 1” below. Bent it away then cut off. Hammer studs out, press in new ones. About 30mins a side.

 

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On 1/25/2023 at 12:58 PM, Collin Mercer said:

thank you so much for this info.  recently installed 1/2" spacers on my trail boss (stock 18" wheels) to fit 35x12.5 tires, leveling kit, Bilstein struts and cognito control arms. I didn't feel great about the 7 thread engagement and couldn't find any other info about extended studs.

So did these size work perfectly for 3/8” spacers for oem wheels 

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