Shim stud extensions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66chevy PROSTREET · 06-08-2009, 08:55 PM

does anyone know if someone makes some extensions (for upper a-arms) to be able to add more length to the studs to be able to add more shim/spacers to get more positive camber??

i am maxed out on stud length and i need to get more positive camber at the ride height i want to be at.

if no one makes some, i will have some made at a local machine shop. i have a pretty good desgin ideas

66chevy PROSTREET · 06-09-2009, 06:39 AM

anyone?

Turbo85GMC · 06-09-2009, 06:56 AM

I know what you're talking about, but I've never seen anything like that.

*Shane* · 06-09-2009, 09:31 AM

Moog makes an longer stud ... it isn't an "add on" extension as much as it is a replacement.

sorry, but I don't know the part number ...

66chevy PROSTREET · 06-09-2009, 12:08 PM

are the factory ones made to be removed? i thought the were welded into place??

aggie91 · 06-09-2009, 04:36 PM

They are pressed in and have a knurl under the head that holds it from turning when pressed in place. I took mine out with a 3 lb hammer and install new ones with the same hammer.

p8ntballer1911 · 06-09-2009, 11:49 PM

Just a bolt should work fine... right?

williej45 · 06-10-2009, 10:02 PM

NO!!! Just a bolt will not work! You are betting your life and the lives of others on these bolts. Get the proper bolts!

blakeaz33 · 06-10-2009, 11:16 PM

I bought some from LMC and the ones shipped were longer than what I replaced - maybe someone else can chime in here but these look exactly like wheel studs for a rear axle to me - which are available in many different lengths and grades from suppliers like ARP etc and are pressed in same style - wheel studs would seem to me to be the same grade of fastner - especially something desinged for something with 2000+ rear wheel HP.

cajundragger · 06-11-2009, 10:43 PM

make sure your frame rails havent rolled in causing your negative camber.

LONGHAIR · 06-12-2009, 07:49 AM

Has anyone mentioned "off-set" upper control arm shafts? They move the upper control arm outward, eliminating the need for excessive shimming and the longer bolts. It's a much more stable situation, but it does cost more.

Custom 68 · 06-12-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Has anyone mentioned "off-set" upper control arm shafts? They move the upper control arm outward, eliminating the need for excessive shimming and the longer bolts. It's a much more stable situation, but it does cost more.

I didnt know you could get these for the trucks. My buddy with a 68 Camaro bought some different uppershafts they had some sort of offset but you could turn them around for different settings. I think they were global west.
Dave

**scotts62** · 06-12-2009, 09:07 PM

Thats cool i didnt know they made those bolts, guess i never really looked around though..
Ill have to remember those!

**N2TRUX** · 06-12-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Has anyone mentioned "off-set" upper control arm shafts?.....

Who sells them?

protrash64 · 06-13-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Who sells them?

X2.....good call LONGHAIR.

LONGHAIR · 06-13-2009, 07:42 AM

I don't know for sure that they are available for this application. They are essentailly "crash parts" made as replacements where a frame is not pulled enough or at all for that matter. I just assumed that they would be made to fit these trucks, there are millions of them out there...

A quick search yeilded a MOOG part number K6184

06-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Shim stud extensions does anyone know if someone makes some extensions (for upper a-arms) to be able to add more length to the studs to be able to add more shim/spacers to get more positive camber?? i am maxed out on stud length and i need to get more positive camber at the ride height i want to be at. if no one makes some, i will have some made at a local machine shop. i have a pretty good desgin ideas __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

06-09-2009, 06:39 AM	#2
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Shim stud extensions anyone? __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

06-09-2009, 06:56 AM	#3
Turbo85GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 307	Re: Shim stud extensions I know what you're talking about, but I've never seen anything like that. __________________ '85 GMC 1500 "Friends don't let friends drive stock!"

06-09-2009, 09:31 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Shim stud extensions Moog makes an longer stud ... it isn't an "add on" extension as much as it is a replacement. sorry, but I don't know the part number ...

06-09-2009, 12:08 PM	#5
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Shim stud extensions are the factory ones made to be removed? i thought the were welded into place?? __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

06-09-2009, 04:36 PM	#6
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Shim stud extensions They are pressed in and have a knurl under the head that holds it from turning when pressed in place. I took mine out with a 3 lb hammer and install new ones with the same hammer. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

06-09-2009, 11:49 PM	#7
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Shim stud extensions Just a bolt should work fine... right?

06-10-2009, 10:02 PM	#8
williej45 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wahpeton ND Posts: 34	Re: Shim stud extensions NO!!! Just a bolt will not work! You are betting your life and the lives of others on these bolts. Get the proper bolts! __________________ Rule #1: If it's stupid but works, it's not stupid.

06-10-2009, 11:16 PM	#9
blakeaz33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 152	Re: Shim stud extensions I bought some from LMC and the ones shipped were longer than what I replaced - maybe someone else can chime in here but these look exactly like wheel studs for a rear axle to me - which are available in many different lengths and grades from suppliers like ARP etc and are pressed in same style - wheel studs would seem to me to be the same grade of fastner - especially something desinged for something with 2000+ rear wheel HP.

06-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#10
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: Shim stud extensions make sure your frame rails havent rolled in causing your negative camber.

06-12-2009, 09:07 PM	#13
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Shim stud extensions Thats cool i didnt know they made those bolts, guess i never really looked around though.. Ill have to remember those! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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