Switching from stock wheels to Aluminum, I figure I will lose 1/2" of threads to the rim - should I change studs up front to longer ones or will I be OK?

Rear are getting changed anyway due to a new rearend.

The stock studs are fine...be sure to use the CORRECT lugnuts...probably shanked. What wheels?

Billet Specialties, Cruise Line, Classic

Can't wait!!! (new (bigger!) tires, then too.)