Lug nut question...need some insight
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Lug nut question...need some insight
Hello guys,
I recently bought a wheel lock and lug nut set from the parts store and noticed when I put them on, that they really didnt seem to "seat" as nice as I would like for them to have. I noticed that my old ones I took off has a larger, deeper tapered end, that seemed to nestle down into the wheel hole / cut out surrounding the stud.
I went back to the local parts store, and they really couldnt offer any help...granted most of these folks that work there is total dependant on the computer / parts look up for insight and knowledge.
Does anyone know where I can find some tapered lug nuts? Its kind of hard for me to describe, but will try and get some pics up when I can.
Also, here is the kit I bought/retured :
Buy Dorman - OE Solutions Wheel Lug Nut Lock Set 711-241 at Advance Auto Parts____
I recently bought a wheel lock and lug nut set from the parts store and noticed when I put them on, that they really didnt seem to "seat" as nice as I would like for them to have. I noticed that my old ones I took off has a larger, deeper tapered end, that seemed to nestle down into the wheel hole / cut out surrounding the stud.
I went back to the local parts store, and they really couldnt offer any help...granted most of these folks that work there is total dependant on the computer / parts look up for insight and knowledge.
Does anyone know where I can find some tapered lug nuts? Its kind of hard for me to describe, but will try and get some pics up when I can.
Also, here is the kit I bought/retured :
Buy Dorman - OE Solutions Wheel Lug Nut Lock Set 711-241 at Advance Auto Parts____
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From: Tobyhanma, PA
You're prolly gonna have to get a nicer set from summit. they list these as fitting our trucks specifically. They have matching lugs to go with them.
McGard 24010 - McGard Wheel Locks - Overview - SummitRacing.com
McGard 24010 - McGard Wheel Locks - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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From: Denton, TX
Saw this little caveat: Key will not fit OEM lug nut wrench. Something to think about. 
You're prolly gonna have to get a nicer set from summit. they list these as fitting our trucks specifically. They have matching lugs to go with them.
McGard 24010 - McGard Wheel Locks - Overview - SummitRacing.com
McGard 24010 - McGard Wheel Locks - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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I recently bought a wheel lock and lug nut set from the parts store and noticed when I put them on, that they really didnt seem to "seat" as nice as I would like for them to have. I noticed that my old ones I took off has a larger, deeper tapered end, that seemed to nestle down into the wheel hole / cut out surrounding the stud.
I went back to the local parts store, and they really couldn't offer any help...granted most of these folks that work there depend on the computer / parts look up for insight and knowledge.
I went back to the local parts store, and they really couldn't offer any help...granted most of these folks that work there depend on the computer / parts look up for insight and knowledge.
FOTZ-1A043-B .. Locking Wheel Lug Nut Kit-Use with Aluminum and Decorative Steel Wheel / (4) 1/2" -20 x 13/16" bright decorative locking nuts / 1990/96 F150 2WD/4WD & Bronco.
F4UZ-1A043-A .. Locking Wheel Lug Nut Kit-Use with Cast Aluminum Wheel / (4) 1/2" -20 x 13/16" non decorative locking nuts / 1990/93 F150 2WD & 1990/94 E150.
Both these 'genuine' Ford kits are made by McGard. Whatever kit you buy...write down the code for the special lug nut tool (the code is included with the kit) in a location you'll remember.
Most peeps throw away the package...and the tool number, don't record the number separately. So, they're up **** creek without a paddle when the tool goes missing!
McGard has an 800 number you can call to buy a replacement tool (you must have the tool number). When I sold these puppies, I told customers to buy an extra tool ASAP, keep it in the glove box.
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