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gorilla ? or mcGard? which one are you prefer?

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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Default gorilla ? or mcGard? which one are you prefer?

this

gorilla lifetime lug
or this

mcGard


which brand is better?

and does anyone know really durable and good wheel lock?

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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Go with a gorilla lock set for the jeep they make them to cover all five wheels.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Gorilla application guide

Here's what I bought for my LJ

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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by filthy-Beast
thanks!

I just ordered mcGard one... the one that you recommend me include lock and it is not hex nuts.. I want hex nuts..
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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I bought the mcguard ones shortly after i got my jeep.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by janicelove
thanks!

I just ordered mcGard one... the one that you recommend me include lock and it is not hex nuts.. I want hex nuts..
I thought you asked about locks too, FYI: All the Gorilla nuts are locks, the key is a hex nut.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Wow, those lug nuts are expensive.

$3.25 ea. for McGard and 4.01 ea. for Gorilla's = ouch !





Gorilla locks are the way to go.

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Part no. 71481NB5 _ about $20.00 on-line for 5 wheel locks.

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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Hey JL, or TK ??

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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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They're all equal in that they serve the same purpose: make the p.o.s. stealing your gear spend a little more time to get it, allowing more opportunity for me to discover and draw-aim-fire.
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