WELL, after research, reading thru all the comments, MORE research, and soul searching... :rofl: I have decided to stick with 7/16" press in studs. It's just easier all around, AND I'm still getting rid of the spacers. Which was my main objective.
Both axle's sbp holes have been welded up. And there will be no need for drilling out or tapping the flanges.
I opted for Moroso 2 7/8" studs with the same .480 knurl as OEM:
Amazon product ASIN B000CONYQ6 And open end lug nuts:
VMS 16 PIECE RACE LIGHT WEIGHT WHEEL RACING LUG NUTS 7/16 -20 BLUE OPEN END | eBay
If they prove to be cheap or not worthy I will look for others.
