Lug nuts

**Bekkenr** · 11-11-2021, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by RoJoSo

What are the size of the nuts?
I would like to get them replaced to not need to deal with it later.

Thanx

They are 1/2" RT thread and remove with a 3/4/ socket

**attaboy** · 11-11-2021, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by RoJoSo

What are the size of the nuts?
I would like to get them replaced to not need to deal with it later.

Thanx

Not sure about size, but when I recently changed my lug nuts I found that
The thread pattern on my 2450RL lug nuts was different than what the big box auto
stores carried. I found my thread pattern at NAPA.
Bob A.

**Bekkenr** · 11-11-2021, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by bjlakatos

Agree-it’s a bad day (flat) that gets much worse (stripped lug nut heads). Get’em off while you can. Curious, did u use anti seize on the new solid nuts?

No I did not

**orbsah** · 11-11-2021, 05:52 PM

What are the size of the nuts?

With the serial number of your axle (on the label that's stuck onto the axle), you can request all the detail part info, down to the lug nut size, from Dexter. I did and found it to be very helpful when sourcing parts, etc.

Also, I found the lug nut size is actually stamped on the side of the nut. 9/16-18 in my case:

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I'm planning to go with these as McGard was recommended in another discussion (unless someone advises otherwise):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COTX9I...v_ov_lig_pi_dp

**RoJoSo** · 11-12-2021, 12:03 PM

Thank you. Will locate a few sets.

**RoJoSo** · 11-12-2021, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by orbsah

With the serial number of your axle (on the label that's stuck onto the axle), you can request all the detail part info, down to the lug nut size, from Dexter. I did and found it to be very helpful when sourcing parts, etc.

Also, I found the lug nut size is actually stamped on the side of the nut. 9/16-18 in my case:

I'm planning to go with these as McGard was recommended in another discussion (unless someone advises otherwise):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COTX9I...v_ov_lig_pi_dp

Great source of info, Will look into this as well. Thank you

**luvmyrv** · 11-12-2021, 09:21 PM

So hard to know if what you buy after market will be any better than what's on there OEM.

**IBEW Sparky** · 11-13-2021, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by bjlakatos

Agree-it’s a bad day (flat) that gets much worse (stripped lug nut heads). Get’em off while you can. Curious, did u use anti seize on the new solid nuts?

Any good mechanic will tell you to NEVER use anti seize on the threads of a lug nut or studs. If you are worried about corrosion between the steel nut and the aluminum rim then apply a light coat of anti corrosive paste on the mating surfaces and then wipe it off... But never apply it to the stud or lug nut threads.

**Hoopy Frood** · 11-13-2021, 07:31 AM

Hmm, your idea of a good mechanic and mine are way different.

Nothing wrong with using anti-sieze on lug nuts. A good mechanic will tell you that, as long as you compensate by adjusting the tightening torque. Decades ago I got tired of lug nuts seizing to the studs, and started using anti-seize. Granted, with modern nuts and studs it's not the problem it used to be, but won't hurt anything.

**BobLandry** · 11-13-2021, 07:59 AM

Published torque specs are given based on clean, dry threads. You gave no way to guesstimate how much to compensate for lubed threads. You can always wing it you are smarter than the engineers, otherwise stick with the book and stay out of trouble.