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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:32 AM
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Default Prolly a n00b ? but where to get longer studs?

I mean, i really have no clue... i mean, i feel stupid right now. i did a little search and could only come up with the fact that i will need longer studs with a spacer over 5mm but nothing about how or where to acquire them? what are yalls ideas?
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:24 AM
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Most all good spacers or shims come with the required hardware. Don't buy cheap wheel spacers!!! The potential for disaster is greatly increased.

H&R or OTG are good selections. There are others as well. If you need longer studs...... .....try the auto parts store.
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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yes, as of right now im planning on going with otg.

lol, im an idiot. sweet. haha man i cant wait....
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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if the front still needs attention
SKUNK2 has a set for civics that I own but have not installed
the spline count is the questionable part
i may try it this weekend, if I do I'll post pics
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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You won't need longer studs for spacers up to 5mm thick.

I used OEM Lexus wheel studs. They have the same spline count and diameter and are about 5mm longer than the originals. I believe the Honda-application studs may not fit correctly due to the splined section being different...they may be narrower AFAIK.
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i guessed, no biggie
if they don't fit
they go on the Honduh
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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there was a post a long time ago about this. it maybe in the tech article section. he had used toyota echo studs bought froma auto parts store. they were a bit longer then xa/xb studs.
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ill have to do a search on that. thanks!
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Originally Posted by David_Seale
ill have to do a search on that. thanks!
try look up Toyota Tundra wheel studs they are 0.25" longer
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thanks guys but i just picked up a set of 10mm h&r spacers that come with studs(for VERY VERY cheap). so hopefully theyre 10mm longer than stock.
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