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Old 07-14-2014, 03:10 PM
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It looks like I need 3/4" per side on the back of the wife's mustang to make everything happy. Never used them before and I need a bit of schooling.

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Old 07-14-2014, 03:48 PM
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I have used up to 1" but with no issues but over that I would recommend a studded wheel adapter.

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Old 07-15-2014, 12:07 AM
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Thanks Vince, I'll look at Jegs again and get something coming.

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You'll need longer studs with 3/4" spacer. Or extended shank lug nuts IF your wheel will accept them.

I have 2 thin spacers in the back on my car. I also have 1" spacers on my truck. No Problems.
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Old 07-15-2014, 12:30 PM
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I'll be running 3" studs so should be ok there.

I was wondering about stacking shims, if 3/4" wasn't enough could I run another 1/8". I actually found a guy in the neighborhood that makes spacers and will do what ever size is needed, bonus!

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No problem with stacking. You lose nothing in clamping force no matter how many shims are there.
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