wheel stud issue
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wheel stud issue
So I bought some big shinny used wheels from a guy off craigslist. They came with 32 matching gorrilla wheel locks. He had an '04 I have a 2000. Seems the thread pattern changed and these wheel locks won't match.
I wonder what will cost more? New locks or new studs???
I wonder what will cost more? New locks or new studs???
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buy the new lugs, Im doubting yours are all locks but rather the "spline" lugnuts that use a thin walled socket with 6 sides. I just ran into the same problem my 2000 has standard or "course" thread and the later is a metric or "fine" thread. New set with key/socket was $75 for all 32......Then sell the ones that dont work on craigslist like I did for $50!!
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buy the new lugs, Im doubting yours are all locks but rather the "spline" lugnuts that use a thin walled socket with 6 sides. I just ran into the same problem my 2000 has standard or "course" thread and the later is a metric or "fine" thread. New set with key/socket was $75 for all 32......Then sell the ones that dont work on craigslist like I did for $50!!
No, this guy bought all matching locks, I think he said they cost him $150 or so. They look good on these wheels but I don't really want to pay for another set
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They are the original Gorilla locks at the top of this page but they are 2" deep.
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because they are deep and fit into the holes on the wheels snugly there is only about an inch of them that sticks out and is visible. They are smooth and really look good on these wheels. Wish I could use them but the thread issue is a beotch. Sure wish we could make up our minds metric or standard and stick with it.
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ok so they are the spline ones, just as I thought. Buy a new set for under $80 and done deal. just like these
32 CHROME SPLINE WHEEL/LUG NUTS FORD EXCURSION/F250/350 : eBay Motors (item 110473093228 end time Feb-20-10 21:06:47 PST)
The reason why these are not locks is because each set doesn't have its own key, example my key/socket will work on yours and vice versa
32 CHROME SPLINE WHEEL/LUG NUTS FORD EXCURSION/F250/350 : eBay Motors (item 110473093228 end time Feb-20-10 21:06:47 PST)
The reason why these are not locks is because each set doesn't have its own key, example my key/socket will work on yours and vice versa
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Check out www.lugnutking.com. I've bought from them in the past. Same stuff as at the parts stores, but cheaper. I see a rep at the swap meets every year. I bought my 32 m14 x 2 2inch long for $30.00 from him at the Jefferson swap.
Post a pic of the new rollers.
Post a pic of the new rollers.
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Check out www.lugnutking.com. I've bought from them in the past. Same stuff as at the parts stores, but cheaper. I see a rep at the swap meets every year. I bought my 32 m14 x 2 2inch long for $30.00 from him at the Jefferson swap.
Post a pic of the new rollers.
Post a pic of the new rollers.
Planning on it, thought I was going to have them mounted yesterday until I ran into this snag.
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ok so they are the spline ones, just as I thought. Buy a new set for under $80 and done deal. just like these
32 CHROME SPLINE WHEEL/LUG NUTS FORD EXCURSION/F250/350 : eBay Motors (item 110473093228 end time Feb-20-10 21:06:47 PST)
The reason why these are not locks is because each set doesn't have its own key, example my key/socket will work on yours and vice versa
32 CHROME SPLINE WHEEL/LUG NUTS FORD EXCURSION/F250/350 : eBay Motors (item 110473093228 end time Feb-20-10 21:06:47 PST)
The reason why these are not locks is because each set doesn't have its own key, example my key/socket will work on yours and vice versa
That is a little self defeating. I guess yeah the average guy doesn't have this key in his pocket but he can get one easily enough.
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Check out www.lugnutking.com. I've bought from them in the past. Same stuff as at the parts stores, but cheaper. I see a rep at the swap meets every year. I bought my 32 m14 x 2 2inch long for $30.00 from him at the Jefferson swap.
Post a pic of the new rollers.
Post a pic of the new rollers.
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