Extended studs?

[OH3MGSVT]

I am picking up some welds and the rears are 15x8, 5 1/2"backspacing. Will I need extended studs? and if so how much/hard is that to do?

[Ruckus46gt]

yes you will need longer studs. Go with arp 3.5's. You will need to pull the clips to get the axle loose. Hard part is you'll see a gear looking thing that works with the abs in the way. They are a pain to get through but can be done, if not have to press it off and press it back on. your probely looking at 150-200 labor if you go to a shop. Me and my friend did then when we did my 4.30s in my car , its been a while but i believe thats all that needs to be done. Someone will probely chime in

[fazm]

how long are the studs on the new edges? on my s197 the rears did not need longer studs, and pass tech everytime with open lug nuts.

[Ruckus46gt]

you can do it i ran mine for a year without longer studs , however if they tell you to pull a stud you will fail tech.

[fourvalvegt]

you got to pull the axles pound out the studs and press the new ones in. they really arent that hard to do but the fronts are easier

[AZSonicSnake]

if the rear uses the same diameter as the front, i will have a cheap set coming off my car this week, as i am putting a longer stud on...