Spacers -- Bolt On vs Stud Replacement

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 From a metallurgy standpoint, stud replacement should be less safe. Since the studs are longer, it gives more way for the studs to bed and flex.

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Spacers -- Bolt On vs Stud Replacement

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12-15-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

From a metallurgy standpoint, stud replacement should be less safe. Since the studs are longer, it gives more way for the studs to bed and flex. That's just from my standpoint...

This I agree with. Plus, you are dealing with an additional mating surface which will require more clamping force from the longer stud.

A properly designed and torqued bolt on unit is very reliable.

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