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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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Stud Conversion Kit differences

I'd like to convert so after shopping ..

WayMotorWorks sells their stud conversion kit for my '02 MCS for $119, whereas Helix has a set for $49 and Outmotoring sells theres for about $59.

What is the difference between these? Should I choose one over the other?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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I have the kit from Way and am very happy with it. Make sure what ever kit you get comes with lug nuts, I have seen kits that just include the studs and the lug nuts are extra.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Thanks killerfox.

Outmotoring has a similar kit with an option of colored lugs, but at nearly half the price. I don't recall Aaron to sell products that aren't MINI-worthy. Even Helix's products are sworn by so I wonder what it is that gives such a huge price difference.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Seems like i misssed this .. Outmotoring = Gorilla studs


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...onversion.html
 
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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The bolt grade and quality of material is the difference.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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What length lug studs do I need to get if I want to put a 10mm spacer in the rear, and a 5mm spacer up front? Will extended lug nuts also work with the 12x1.5 lug studs?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by srtoad4
What length lug studs do I need to get if I want to put a 10mm spacer in the rear, and a 5mm spacer up front? Will extended lug nuts also work with the 12x1.5 lug studs?
The studs Way sells are long enough for both a 5mm and 10mm spacer. You won't be able to use a close ended nut as the studs would likely be still be a bit too long.
 
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