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Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: volksnut on May 09, 2006, 07:43:47 PM

I'm sure the stock wheel studs aren't long enough ( Audi 16x7 et45), also I'm sure I'll have to run some spacers say for the speedo cable or ?...so what length and nerl size should I be looking for...thanks

Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: Chris on May 09, 2006, 08:03:23 PM

your putting what wheels on to what car?  

Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: volksnut on May 10, 2006, 01:15:12 PM

oh yeah...68 bus with late 71-up disc front, drum rear...Audi 16x7 ET 45 wheels...front beam will have adjusters...I'm trying to gather all parts before I take it apart...Now I know I'll have to install wheels to get offset/spacers right before I buy...but I'll have to install longer studs before hand but how long and what nerl size, I know 14mm...Thanks

Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: Chris on May 10, 2006, 03:01:34 PM

well you will have to measure the depth of the holes on the wheels, that would be a start and possibly look at maching the inside of the wheel to clear the dust caps and lip on the rotors.

Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: Geoff on May 10, 2006, 03:39:06 PM

Best ones to use are Porsche 911 studs. Go to a wrecker and tap out the studs from a 911 or 944, these are a direct replacement for the bus (check that they are the long ones as compaired to yours). Or buy them from Porsche for some crazy amount like $12.00 ea!!! :huh:  

Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: busnerd on May 10, 2006, 08:12:53 PM

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well you will have to measure the depth of the holes on the wheels, that would be a start and possibly look at maching the inside of the wheel to clear the dust caps and lip on the rotors.

Yeah, machining is a must for at least the fronts.  I had all 4 done so I can rotate the tires.  Had the work done at Green's and was happy with their work and price.

Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: Custom76Bus on May 12, 2006, 11:29:37 AM

Hey there, I had an issue with studs too when putting on some 16s from an audi. I pressed out all and moved the front to the back (The front is slightly longer) and then bought a set of 'race style' press-in wheel studs from Mopar - pretty cheap, they were long ford style studs. Seems to have worked alright.

 

Title: 5x112 Wheel Stud Length With 16's
Post by: volksnut on May 23, 2006, 07:30:50 PM

any issues with the shift rod, modifications? Looks to be close...hopefully it will all go in this weekend...pix to follow