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Best Lug Nuts to Use?

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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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I bought several sets of McGard Chrome Lug Nuts from Pep Boys last March to replace the factory "capped" ones.
They're already starting to rust.
Where can I find some really good lug nuts that aren't going to rust?
I'm running the stock Rubicon rims & tires.
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Whats wrong with the OEM ones?
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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The stainless caps on the OEM ones have been dented by the monkeys at the dealership with the impact wrenches.

Plus, when the caps fall off of the OEM ones, you've got an exposed bolt on a stud. Not fun if you need to change a tire and don't have the right lug size wrench.

Happened to me on my Cherokee.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Gorilla lug nuts and locks
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by greenamphibious
Gorilla lug nuts and locks
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I ordered mine from the local Discount Tire. (for a 6-lug wheel set, so I had extras for the spare tire) When it was time for my regular rotation, they re-installed with the Gorillas. Make sure you buy the spare key with the card that comes with the set. It will cost more down the road and you CERTAINLY don't want to be without a key.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Whatever you do, stay away from splined tuner nuts! those things are all crap and bend far too easily. I have gone through 2 sets now (different brands) and had nothing but problems such as twisting and rusting. Gorilla is the way to go
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by amt97
The stainless caps on the OEM ones have been dented by the monkeys at the dealership with the impact wrenches.

Plus, when the caps fall off of the OEM ones, you've got an exposed bolt on a stud. Not fun if you need to change a tire and don't have the right lug size wrench.

Happened to me on my Cherokee.
Caps????
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Caps????
Yup. A great many of the "domed" lugnuts are made from 2 pieces welded together. The weld of the cap to the nut is usually pretty crappy and also where corrosion starts. (The chrome doesn't get into the crevice very well.)
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