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72 longhorn BB · 09-21-2005, 07:31 AM

Hey there gang, I am looking at putting on a set of 2003 aluminum rims on my 3/4 ton, C-20. The thickness of the aluminum rims are taking up alot more thread depth than the steel ones, but I still think I will have enough threads for the lug nuts.

The question is, if I want to use spacer plates to widen the vehicles stance, I will surely lose all the remaining exposed threads on the studs.

Is it possible to replace the OEM studs with 1" longer studs so I can use the plate, thicker aluminum wheels and still have enough thread for the lug nuts?

09-21-2005, 07:31 AM	#1
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	longer studs on brake rotors and drums? Hey there gang, I am looking at putting on a set of 2003 aluminum rims on my 3/4 ton, C-20. The thickness of the aluminum rims are taking up alot more thread depth than the steel ones, but I still think I will have enough threads for the lug nuts. The question is, if I want to use spacer plates to widen the vehicles stance, I will surely lose all the remaining exposed threads on the studs. Is it possible to replace the OEM studs with 1" longer studs so I can use the plate, thicker aluminum wheels and still have enough thread for the lug nuts? __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"



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