Lug nuts
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FrankenJeeper
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Gorilla lugs
2010 JKU Sport
1977 CJ5
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2010 JKU Sport
1977 CJ5
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
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I am changing mine out...
Chris after turning wrenches on EVO1 and EVOTJ, I have decided to follow in their lead and switch my lug nuts out for the ones Mel uses on the race cars. Both rigs are running over the counter style, factory right hand 1/2" threads, but they are extra long, like 2.25" long. Really easy to access quickly, dont have to worry about scuffing up powder coating or using thin walled sockets. Just make sure if you switch to the longer ones you continue to use the tapered style, usually its a 60 degree seat that is the industry standard, the flat seat or any other odd anlged taper could be an issue.
Chris after turning wrenches on EVO1 and EVOTJ, I have decided to follow in their lead and switch my lug nuts out for the ones Mel uses on the race cars. Both rigs are running over the counter style, factory right hand 1/2" threads, but they are extra long, like 2.25" long. Really easy to access quickly, dont have to worry about scuffing up powder coating or using thin walled sockets. Just make sure if you switch to the longer ones you continue to use the tapered style, usually its a 60 degree seat that is the industry standard, the flat seat or any other odd anlged taper could be an issue.
Hightower
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Thx Greg that's exactly the info I wanted. Have a good weekend.
Chris
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do you have pics of these?
Mr.T
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Well damn, that's a great idea. Guess I need to pick up some new nuts :crazyeyes:
My factory nuts seem to work just fine. I don't see the need for some fancy after market nuts when the nuts I've had from the beginning work just fine. But hey, what do I know?
OP: whatever nuts you pick...just make sure they are torqued right. Nobody needs a repeat of Moab 2012. :doh:
13JKUR
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My factory nuts seem to work just fine. I don't see the need for some fancy after market nuts when the nuts I've had from the beginning work just fine. But hey, what do I know?
OP: whatever nuts you pick...just make sure they are torqued right. Nobody needs a repeat of Moab 2012. :doh:
That's a lot of talk about nuts
i too am still using my OEM lugs and havent had any issues thus far. I do keep them torqued as I dont want my nuts all loose! I do have fancy lock-nuts on my spare though. Keeps people from messing with my nuts and jacking my spare!
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My factory nuts seem to work just fine. I don't see the need for some fancy after market nuts when the nuts I've had from the beginning work just fine. But hey, what do I know?
OP: whatever nuts you pick...just make sure they are torqued right. Nobody needs a repeat of Moab 2012. :doh:
:cheesy: Well said
Hightower
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My factory nuts seem to work just fine. I don't see the need for some fancy after market nuts when the nuts I've had from the beginning work just fine. But hey, what do I know?
OP: whatever nuts you pick...just make sure they are torqued right. Nobody needs a repeat of Moab 2012. :doh:[/yfQUOTE]
I saw all this coming but I was still man enough to post it.
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I'm assuming you are referring to the cosmetic sleeves that the nuts are wrapped in. You can just remove them as they are not really needed but, your nuts will look plain jane.
Mr.T
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Sure, but then it takes an 11/16 socket & breaker bar (instead the 3/4) and our usual is to leave the tools at home when we are nearby. Wifey is a country gal, and I'd be in deep poop if she had to change a tire with a lug wrench that didn't fit. :doh:
Hightower
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Well damn, that's a great idea. Guess I need to pick up some new nuts :crazyeyes:
Have you ok'd this new purchase with Candy?
:brows::brows::brows::brows::brows::brows:
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Ok, I am not saying anyone has to have the extra long lug nuts but I'm am saying, with all due respect, is that all of you who don't immediately switch to these bigger, better, badder nuts (scientific fact) are just stupid and should probably sell your jeep. Now that I have laid down the scientific data (see last sentence) here are some visual representations for your personal example viewing pleasure:
What you are currently using
And what medical offroad scientist have proven you should be using
Edit: it has occurred to me that those of you running stock axles probably don't need the extra long lug nuts, after confirming with a panel of scientist, they agreed. The 200lbs brain PhD's broke it down into simple terms; On the Man Size Axles (full float Dana 60's or larger) lug nuts are harder to access due to extended hubs that prevent quick, easy application of sockets, channel locks, vice grips, needle nose pliers (they are scientist and don't quite know about tools)
As seen on full float Man Size Axles running 8 lug pattern
but I'm am saying, with all due respect, is that all of you who don't immediately switch to these bigger, better, badder nuts (scientific fact) are just stupid and should probably sell your jeep. Now that I have laid down the scientific data (see last sentence) here are some visual representations for your personal example viewing pleasure: What you are currently using
And what medical offroad scientist have proven you should be using
Edit: it has occurred to me that those of you running stock axles probably don't need the extra long lug nuts, after confirming with a panel of scientist, they agreed. The 200lbs brain PhD's broke it down into simple terms; On the Man Size Axles (full float Dana 60's or larger) lug nuts are harder to access due to extended hubs that prevent quick, easy application of sockets, channel locks, vice grips, needle nose pliers (they are scientist and don't quite know about tools)
As seen on full float Man Size Axles running 8 lug pattern
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whoa whoa whoa.... it is science?!?!? well now that i know that i will have to get myself some longer nuts. well that and i dont want to be stupid!
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