Lug Nut Size
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Topic: Lug Nut Size
Posted By: Kickstart
Subject: Lug Nut Size
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 3:54pm
| Hey, spring is coming, and it's time to clean up the Pod. I live by the sea and have a few rusting lug nuts. Does anyone know the size and thread size I will need to buy? I think I'll try stainless steel ones if available for the Pod. |
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 8:31pm
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13/16 on the outside, same as Ford, I think the rim is a Ford pattern, just take one lug nut off and go to , fill in the blank. Autozone, Oreilly, Sears. The stainless steel is a good idea, I saw some rust on one of my lugs today during recheck torque, it's only 6 months old. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2012 at 10:34am
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Haven't taken delivery or ours yet, however replacing the lug nuts with SS ones makes sense. How many per wheel? Someone had suggested having the wheels balanced and the air stems replaced with SS also. Seems like thats the time to replace the original ones. Thanks in advance for your help. Good Camping. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2012 at 11:19am
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5 lug nuts per wheel. ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2012 at 1:55pm
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When I took delivery of my Pod, I took both wheels over to a tire shop and had them both dynamically balanced. Shop said that they definitely needed balancing. So I recommend having your wheels checked. It may save you having to replace the tires too soon.
------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2012 at 2:33pm
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I have that on my list of things to do upon delivery. I checked on the web and lug nuts come in various sizes even based on an outside size of 13/16ths. Trying the factory for more info. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2012 at 9:48pm
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Sorry that I did not think of this earlier, I just went out and pulled up the cover to get into the sidebox where I have a package of locking lug nuts. The size is " 1/2-20, tapered seat ". 1/2 inch stud with a standard thread count of 20 threads per inch and a tapered seat. Make sure that you do not pick up a mm size for foreign cars. Why I have locking lug nuts (one on each wheel) is another story. I would not think that there would be any difference in size between the Dexter or Lippert axles. I do have a Dexter. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 2:59am
| Hey Goose, thanks for the lug specs. The thread size is what I needed to make a raid on Amazon for the stainless steel ones. |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 9:08pm
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I'd like to add ...that an "impact" socket is the best way to go. It is a 12 point socket and makes a more secure lock on the lug nut.
MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 12:11am
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OK. I called FR and they confirmed that on my HRE edition I would be getting a Lippert axle. However FR was concerned that replacing the lug nuts might invalidate the warranty from Lippert. Next call was to Lippert and they were not concerned at all about changing lug nuts. Then called Gorilla Lug Nuts in L.A. and they recommended a 61188 part number. They are SS and have a lifetime warranty. Their retail price is about 3.58 per nut. Went to Amazon and they don't seem to have the 61188. Then Googled the number and was able to purchase them from Brandsport.com for $2.53 each. There, you have it. Hope that helps. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 11:34am
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Wow, that took some investigation! Thanks for the info. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 11:53am
| Holy smokes, Camper Bob, way to delve into things. Your grandfather musta been Sherlock Holmes. I've had some Gorilla lugs before, and they're good stuff. Great job! |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 11:54am
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Your welcome. Are they anything like Prairie Oysters? ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2012 at 5:51pm
| Thanks again, Goose and Camper Bob, my stainless steel Gorilla Lugs are mounted and lookin' good. They're advertized as the last lugs you'll have to buy--We'll see. Hope so! The size, #61188, is a good fit. The Gorilla #61187 are the same sized lugs in a 4 pack. I was lucky enough to get some Amazon (used/returned but perfect) ones for $3.00 each pack-regular $13.82 each pack. |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2012 at 6:10pm
Hahahahahahahahahaha. Can't. Breathe. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2012 at 9:44pm
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Just the thought of chewin' on Gorilla nuts brought tears to my eyes. Goose Glade that the Lug Nuts work for you. ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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