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Jan 25, 2002 | 12:09 PM

72RangerXLT

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Wheel swap problems.

I got some used wheels for my 72 Ranger the bolt pattern is right but the wheel studs don't stick out far enough for me to get the lug nuts on to what I feel is a safe area. Could I get longer wheel studs or would it be safe to have the wheel machined a little( I'd rather not do that but if that is the only way I mignt consider it)?
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Jan 25, 2002 | 12:16 PM

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Wheel swap problems.

Hey welcome to FTE! Just a quickie, are these aluminum wheels? They make truck lug nuts that have a longer reach than the ones for cars.

Barry

Jan 25, 2002 | 12:25 PM

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Wheel swap problems.

Ya these are aluminun wheels. You talking about a lug nut that will reach back in the wheel hole to get more threads on the stud?

Jan 25, 2002 | 12:31 PM

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Wheel swap problems.

Yes, just make sure they don't protrude beyond the back of the wheel.

Jan 25, 2002 | 01:27 PM

Step_Side_Ford_Guy

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Wheel swap problems.

You said that you wheels were aluminum/mag wheels right?
They sell lugs nuts for aluminum wheels that hold better they are kinda spendy though.

Jeremy J. Gross