GOT-RTRY

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Im putting 8mm spacers on my fc to fit the rx8 wheels i have, will i need longer lug bolts? i didnt think 8mm would be a big deal but i figured id check

Josh18_2k

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FC lugs are barely long enough for stock wheels. a lot of wheels are too thick for them, even without spacers.
go with ARP late model camaro lug studs (summit). theyre longer, gold, and are really hard to break.
you'll need open ended lug nuts, and new rear wheel bearings/seals.

GOT-RTRY

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could you explain to me what open ended lug nut are, what do they compare to?
and why would i need new rear wheel bearings and seals.

Im also going to check if longer ones have already been installed because the previous owner has the most retarded chrome wheels ever created on the FC.

what is the normal length and thread of the stock ones?

Thanks,
Sean

Josh18_2k

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its about impossible to find OEM FC studs, so we just use camaro ones. they come in 2 different lengths, which is great because FC studs are different lengths.
Front - http://store.msperformanceonline.com/100-7713.html
Rear - http://store.msperformanceonline.com/100-7708.html
Open nuts are just lug nuts with no end on them, so you can screw them down onto a long stud. the other alternative is those really long lugnuts. whatever floats your boat. i personally like having the gold studs sticking out.
You need new wheel bearing for the rear because they are pressed in. You have to pull the hub off the spindle to change the lug studs, and doing so will break the bearings. just go get some from napa (dont forget seals). they're cheap enough.
The front hubs come off easily, so no need for new bearings. just a lot of grease everywhere.

GOT-RTRY

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well how do i do the lug changes after i get the parts??

Josh18_2k

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take the hubs to a shop and tell them to change them

GOT-RTRY

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what about myself? my car doesnt run at the moment, so its not really an option

Josh18_2k

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yah take the hubs off the car, and walk them into a shop.
or do you mean you have no car and are stuck at home? (sorry..)
i couldn't tell you how to get them out without a press. if you do manage to, you can push the new ones in most teh way, then pull them in with lug nuts

GOT-RTRY

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yea forget my last comment im gonna take em in,
Thanks for the advice it def helps.

- Sean

teddyrx2

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quick question...all the rx7's first sencond and third run the same wheel stud?? if this is the case i will order a set for my 79 and run open end lugnuts...