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Wild Cherry 07-03-2012 09:10 AM

12mm ball stud already included with the Team kits .

ilanstylz 07-03-2012 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by Krio (Post 10932473)
The stock ones are too short to reach the threaded metal washers under the shock tower with so many spacers. You can get away with 6mm or so with the stock ones.

Hes asking why on the CF hubs that go on the hub carrier for the 8mm mod do you need the 12mm ball studs. I'm not sure either so I would like to know as well........

Krio 07-03-2012 09:15 AM


Originally Posted by ilanstylz (Post 10932480)
Hes asking why on the CF hubs that go on the hub carrier for the 8mm mod do you need the 12mm ball studs. I'm not sure either so I would like to know as well........

Ah, no you don't need them at the hub.

Wildcat1971 07-03-2012 09:18 AM

ok, they are needed for the inside rear ball stud. What is the normal height on the rear inside link when using the mod?

RCW 07-03-2012 09:18 AM


Originally Posted by ilanstylz (Post 10932480)
Hes asking why on the CF hubs that go on the hub carrier for the 8mm mod do you need the 12mm ball studs. I'm not sure either so I would like to know as well........

You don't need them on the hub, you need them for the shock tower. Almost everyone is putting 7mm under the ballstud on inside camber link mount when installing the CF hubs.

ilanstylz 07-03-2012 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by RCW (Post 10932507)
You don't need them on the hub, you need them for the shock tower. Almost everyone is putting 7mm under the ballstud on inside camber link mount when installing the CF hubs.

Yes I understand that, but from the way the question was asked and answered it seemed like he was saying you use the 12mm ballstud with the cf hub mod. Maybe I read it wrong but I do know the reason why you do it on the inside rear tower since I am one of the first ones to do so :D , thanks guys I guess I just misread it...........

Wildcat1971 07-03-2012 09:30 AM

yeah, I didnt realize I needed the 12mm ball studs for the 8mm mod....and I already placed my order for parts, woot

IRM616 07-03-2012 09:34 AM


Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 10932541)
yeah, I didnt realize I needed the 12mm ball studs for the 8mm mod....and I already placed my order for parts, woot

If ur adding 7 or 8 mm of spacers you need about 3 to 4 mm to hold it.

Wildcat1971 07-03-2012 09:40 AM


Originally Posted by IRM616 (Post 10932553)
If ur adding 7 or 8 mm of spacers you need about 3 to 4 mm to hold it.

That is fine, I am just getting really frustrated with this team edition 4x4. It came lacking in so many areas, I find myself constantly ordering parts. I ordered the C hubs and now I find out once my parts come in, I cant set it up properly. Meh. lol, I just want the truck to drive in a straight line and its costing me so much to fix all the issues.

t0p_sh0tta 07-03-2012 09:50 AM

Mine drives just fine in a straight line, and the 8mm mod isn't mandatory. It all depends on your ability.

The stock setup I've been using has been decent, but I moded the hubs anyway to try something new. Figure out what works for me. There's one "cookie-cutter" setup that works for everybody, or everywhere for that matter.

SMR 510RR 07-03-2012 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by Krio (Post 10932454)
Stretching springs doesn't technically change their spring rate. However, stretching them makes them 'narrower' and they will rub on the shock body more or they probably won't stretch evenly and then will be ruined.

Diameter is one of the paramaters used to determine the rate of the spring...If you permanently change diameter you change the rate of the spring.


Originally Posted by ilanstylz (Post 10932480)
Hes asking why on the CF hubs that go on the hub carrier for the 8mm mod do you need the 12mm ball studs. I'm not sure either so I would like to know as well........

They dont go on the hub, there are 2 parts to the 8mm mod. Part 1 is installing the carbon hub, part 2 is raising the inner ballstud 7mm to compensate for the increased height at the hub. In order to raise the inside by that much you need the extra length the 12mm stud offers.

I hope that clears everything up.

Wildcat1971 07-03-2012 09:52 AM

lol, my truck drives far from straight. lol, it needs constant correction, because of the sensitivity issues in the steering.

samuelsonmark71 07-03-2012 09:54 AM

So add weight in the front near the servo?

Wildcat1971 07-03-2012 09:55 AM

how well do the 12mm HD stud hold up with 7mm under them? do they bent alot? Should I order a gaggle of them? I might be able to cancel and fix my order if I do it soon. Once it packed, I am SOL, lol.

samuelsonmark71 07-03-2012 09:55 AM

Also, you can add a few shims to the ball stud that you have to raise it some for the 8mm mod. It doesnt HAVE to be 7 or 8, could be 5 with the stock stud


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