prostars with skinnies

mrbigjeep · December 17th, 2009, 10:40 PM

i am picking up a set of prostars with front runners...comes with all the lugs and "washers"...just wanted to make sure:

i don't have to get new (longer?) wheel studs correct? just as long as i use the lugs that come with the wheels?

and as far as the front, will i need a spacer? what size? i assume i will be fine with the same spacer that the guy is currently using on his 94 cobra.

anything else i should know? i have heard mixed answers on having to get longer studs or just using the right style lugs.

thanks

330CubeGt · December 17th, 2009, 10:54 PM

I would go with longer wheel studs but its not a "Must have" and the spacers you speak of should work.I would say a 1/4 should be plenty.Thats what i ran with my GW's

mrbigjeep · December 17th, 2009, 11:25 PM

sweet.

bump

F8L GT · December 18th, 2009, 04:40 AM

If they are Weld Prostars, Longer wheel studs are a must have to be legal at a track

mrbigjeep · December 19th, 2009, 12:13 AM

they are weld prostars but since safety won't be an issue i am not worried about getting longer wheel studs...none of the tracks around here will say anything nor have tech inspection lol so even at the track it won't matter.

F8L GT · December 19th, 2009, 12:15 AM

fyi i had a car snap 4 our of 5 wheel studs off using the stockers. not saying it would happen to you buy if it were mine i would change them

mrbigjeep · December 19th, 2009, 12:17 AM

with what kind of wheels??

btw, i saw you reccommended a 1/8th inch spacer...what are we trying to clear? brakes not a problem right?

F8L GT · December 19th, 2009, 12:19 AM

the were weld drag lites. and its not the brake caliper, its the part on the caliper bracket that rubbed on my wheels. Mine are jegs, not sure if the weld prostarts are the same

mrbigjeep · December 19th, 2009, 12:26 AM

alright...well i will use the spacer then...looked on advance auto website and they listed some so maybe they would have some in stock at the store cause i am getting them tomorrow. although the dude may have the spacers...

and on that note i think i will get the longer wheel studs

these look good...

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Applehead281 · December 19th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by mrbigjeep

alright...well i will use the spacer then...looked on advance auto website and they listed some so maybe they would have some in stock at the store cause i am getting them tomorrow. although the dude may have the spacers...

and on that note i think i will get the longer wheel studs

these look good...

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i run the weld draglite 15x5 with longer studs and a 5/8 spacer and have no issues. here is where i got my stuff i got 8 new studs and two billet spacers for like 190 i believe including the stud removal tool and insert tool. Mustang Wheel Spacers with longer wheel studs. Check out our kits. hope this helps these guy specialize in new gen mustang spacers and studs.

PapaSmurf · December 19th, 2009, 07:14 AM

i am running ARP 3 inch wheel studs for my prostars. I would recomend upgrading to some as well especially if you are going to be running the prostars

F8L GT · December 19th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by PapaSmurf

i am running ARP 3 inch wheel studs for my prostars. I would recomend upgrading to some as well especially if you are going to be running the prostars

Jegs wheels you dont have to

mrbigjeep · December 20th, 2009, 12:46 AM

well i got them on...look pretty sick i must say. and i did a straight trade so got them with no money involved

and the fronts did NOT fit even with a 5/16" spacer...we had to cut the bar on the caliper bracket off and use the spacer which thank goodness i picked up just in case (15 bucks for both at pep boys

)

i will probably order the 3" wheel studs and knock them in when i get a chance...sure wouldn't hurt to have the added strength and espcially with the spacer up front

F8L GT · December 20th, 2009, 12:47 AM

that thing looks bad ass

F8L GT · December 20th, 2009, 12:51 AM

what size tires front and rear??

mrbigjeep · December 20th, 2009, 12:54 AM

295/50/15 in the back

165/?/15 up front

F8L GT · December 20th, 2009, 12:55 AM

looks good. cant wait to get mine on

mrbigjeep · December 20th, 2009, 01:04 AM

thanks...you'll like them

F8L GT · December 20th, 2009, 01:07 AM

my rears are going to be a tad bigger

mrbigjeep · December 20th, 2009, 01:13 AM

i gotcha...

i'm not sure if i will do 275's or 325's on the next set lol... either would work

December 17th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#1
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	prostars with skinnies i am picking up a set of prostars with front runners...comes with all the lugs and "washers"...just wanted to make sure: i don't have to get new (longer?) wheel studs correct? just as long as i use the lugs that come with the wheels? and as far as the front, will i need a spacer? what size? i assume i will be fine with the same spacer that the guy is currently using on his 94 cobra. anything else i should know? i have heard mixed answers on having to get longer studs or just using the right style lugs. thanks __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 17th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#2
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	I would go with longer wheel studs but its not a "Must have" and the spacers you speak of should work.I would say a 1/4 should be plenty.Thats what i ran with my GW's __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

December 17th, 2009, 11:25 PM	#3
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	sweet. bump __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 18th, 2009, 04:40 AM	#4
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	If they are Weld Prostars, Longer wheel studs are a must have to be legal at a track __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

December 19th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#5
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	they are weld prostars but since safety won't be an issue i am not worried about getting longer wheel studs...none of the tracks around here will say anything nor have tech inspection lol so even at the track it won't matter. __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 19th, 2009, 12:15 AM	#6
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	fyi i had a car snap 4 our of 5 wheel studs off using the stockers. not saying it would happen to you buy if it were mine i would change them __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

December 19th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#7
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	with what kind of wheels?? btw, i saw you reccommended a 1/8th inch spacer...what are we trying to clear? brakes not a problem right? __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 19th, 2009, 12:19 AM	#8
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	the were weld drag lites. and its not the brake caliper, its the part on the caliper bracket that rubbed on my wheels. Mine are jegs, not sure if the weld prostarts are the same __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

December 19th, 2009, 12:26 AM	#9
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright...well i will use the spacer then...looked on advance auto website and they listed some so maybe they would have some in stock at the store cause i am getting them tomorrow. although the dude may have the spacers... and on that note i think i will get the longer wheel studs these look good... Products - Latemodel Restoration Supply __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 19th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#11
PapaSmurf Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 12.28 @ 116 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,554 iTrader: 13 reviews	i am running ARP 3 inch wheel studs for my prostars. I would recomend upgrading to some as well especially if you are going to be running the prostars __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue GT---SLP Longtubes, SLP X, Magnaflow Magnapack CB, 75mm TB/Plenum, MP2 Performance stage 2 heads, MHS Stage 3R cams, Built rear w/4.30's

December 20th, 2009, 12:46 AM	#13
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	well i got them on...look pretty sick i must say. and i did a straight trade so got them with no money involved and the fronts did NOT fit even with a 5/16" spacer...we had to cut the bar on the caliper bracket off and use the spacer which thank goodness i picked up just in case (15 bucks for both at pep boys ) i will probably order the 3" wheel studs and knock them in when i get a chance...sure wouldn't hurt to have the added strength and espcially with the spacer up front __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 20th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#14
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	that thing looks bad ass __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

December 20th, 2009, 12:51 AM	#15
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	what size tires front and rear?? __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

December 20th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#16
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	295/50/15 in the back 165/?/15 up front __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 20th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#17
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	looks good. cant wait to get mine on __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

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December 20th, 2009, 01:04 AM	#18
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	thanks...you'll like them __________________ cams + 150 shot

December 20th, 2009, 01:07 AM	#19
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	my rears are going to be a tad bigger __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

December 20th, 2009, 01:13 AM	#20
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	i gotcha... i'm not sure if i will do 275's or 325's on the next set lol... either would work __________________ cams + 150 shot

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