NZXD 2,328 Posted October 17, 2013 Hey guys, just after some advice on upgrading the rear wheel studs in my XD which runs an XG diff, I need longer studs as I have used 7mm slip on spacers to bring the wheels out slightly towards the guard. I have searched and found various lengths, but I'm not sure what the knurl size is or is there a factory ford stud that is longer and will fit? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted October 17, 2013 What wheels do you use will dictate what studs you use.I got a set of ARP 3" jobbies for mine only about $55 from memory but a set of E series studs may suit your needs if you run a sleeved style nut that goe's deep into the wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted October 17, 2013 I'm running convo pros, which are 1/2 inch thick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted October 17, 2013 ARP 3" jobbies and use a open ended wheel nut bruz... I'd have to double check but these look right...I think http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ARP-100-7703-ARP-Wheel-Studs-Ford-High-Tensile-ARP-Wheel-Studs-/221120943163?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337bd5d43b Need a deep spark plug socket or impact socket atleast or I recommend a Metrinch socket which holds the sides of the lug nuts not the edges and keeps em in good shape. 2 revhead and XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted October 17, 2013 Awesome man! Love the draglites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted October 17, 2013 Got some tuck now too... 2 NZXD and XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n00bus m@x1mus 465 Posted October 17, 2013 Double check your shank and knurl sizes as ford changed them around a lot, EF studs are the longest from the factory but we are talking only about 5-6mm longer than the Xg ones you would have now and most of that length is in the un threaded nose of the stud so u dont gain any extra thread. Find your shank size and order to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted October 17, 2013 Seems they didn't change too much between XW and XG/ED as I removed studs from all and they all measure the same as the above units.After been sent home the factory and ARP piece came out @ .621 which would be due to been bedded. Mine are the same in my 31 spline Strange axles so I'd suggest either of these would be fine...above or below http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ARP-100-7703-ARP-Wheel-Studs-Ford-High-Tensile-ARP-Wheel-Studs-/221120943163?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337bd5d43b BTW yes I do have spare xw/xy axles and ED and XG (which are the same anyway)...Sorry XY axles are gone now I just got a TXT for em.The rest are still here though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted October 18, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys. That tuck is bitchin sly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
