ARP Head Studs

[snyder5630]

Does anyone know where the best place to buy ARP Head Studs is for my 06 powerstroke?

 

[Smoky]

Does anyone know where the best place to buy ARP Head Studs is for my 06 powerstroke?

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[First Ford]

Well no offence to the sponsor's on here but I got mine off e-b-a-y shipped for just under $400.

 

[Smoky]

Competition always helps with the price.

 

[devgru2011]

Now i did not blow my head gaskets but should i have the shop send out the heads to get machine tested or just replace the studs without removing the heads?

 

[jagular7]

I've always read that the body has to be removed to gain access to the head bolts. So that tells me you can't replace the bolts with the studs due to the interference of the heater/ac cavity.

 

[DaveBen]

That is correct. You can't pull the heads without removing the cab.

Dave

 

[BamaSixGun]

Dave, I have seen several threads where an owner pulled the heads off without removing the cab, or pulling the engine out. I have seen the pics to back it up.

Now granted, you have to remove everything mounted to the firewall to do it, but it has been done.

Seems a lot easier to pull the engine. That is what the diesel mechanic did to mine.

 

[DaveBen]

But can you get the heads back on after the studs are installed? That would mean there is 4 or 5 inches of extra clearance. Just curious.

Dave

 

[snicklas]

Dave, I think what you have to do is place the studs or bolts for that mannor in the heads and hold them up, with like a spring clip, slide them into place, and then tighten them down with the head in place..... I know the studs need to be "broken in" with a series of tighen/loosen steps... which would SUCK in the truck.....

I know a couple of peple have done this on the older engines, which have firewall clearance issues also, not near as bad as we do..... but I think it can be done.....