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Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 04:26 PM

Replacing spacer Lug Nuts.
 
I'd like to replace my lug nuts that attach the spacer to my hub. I'm not sure who makes the spacer or the lug nuts. Can I pick these up at Home Depot or any auto parts store? They are M14x1.5 and the socket head is 22mm. They can't be too tall or else they won't allow the wheel to sit flush.

Thanks,

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1167182771.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1167182779.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1167182788.jpg

Danny_Ocean 12-26-2006 04:45 PM

No on HD. Check out your local nut/bolt supply house. Make sure you get Grade 8, minimum.

P.S. - That's not a spacer, it's an adapter.

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 04:47 PM

Thanks for that clarification Danny.

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 04:49 PM

Anyone in the South Bay know of a good nuts/bolts house?

Danny_Ocean 12-26-2006 04:56 PM

http://www.hillcofasteners.com/

http://www.fastenal.com/web/storeInfo.ex?branch=CASA6

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 05:06 PM

WOW! THat's right by my house. Thanks alot.

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 05:13 PM

I think these will work http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=40334

Danny_Ocean 12-26-2006 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Ferradas
I think these will work http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=40334
Your original lugs appear to be nylock while the replacements you linked to do not. I would try to find the same nut. Be certain, whatever you purchase, is rated "Grade 8".

slammed1000 12-26-2006 06:30 PM

most spacers take a acorn style lug. take a picture of the spacer without a nut in it. if it is tappered where the nut sits it needs a acorn nut. if it is flat then you can use a regular nut.

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 06:52 PM

Thanks, it's flat.

Oh Haha 12-26-2006 06:59 PM

Paul,
Not to concern you if it's not necessary BUT I have similar spacers but mine are held on by steel acorn lugnuts. Are you sure they are flat sided?
Why do you want to replace them anyway?

EDIT: Let me ask that a different way.
Is the area that the nut sits in dished? It looks as though it is in your pictures. If so, you need acorn nuts.

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 07:02 PM

Yeah, flat sided. I just checked them. Take a look at the nuts too, they are flat also.

Theyve built up crud on them and thought it would be good to replace them since there cheap and I have both spacer/adapters off. I guess i don't really have to. I certainly won't go searching all around town to find them.

Oh Haha 12-26-2006 07:06 PM

Cool.
Good insurance to replace them while removed. Be sure to torque them down correctly, 91 ft lbs.

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 07:07 PM

Yeah, I will. Here's a pic of the adapter. It's hard to tell but it is indeed flat.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1167192455.jpg

Danny_Ocean 12-26-2006 07:32 PM

Different type of adapter, but mine are flat too:

http://home.earthlink.net/~rolexwatc...scheWheel1.jpg

Paul Ferradas 12-26-2006 08:02 PM

And clean :)

ChrisBennet 12-27-2006 03:41 AM

I'd replace them while you have them off.

I'd use all metal lock nuts in that application instead of nylocks.

-Chris

Danny_Ocean 12-27-2006 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Ferradas
And clean :)
That's the "before" pic...

T77911S 12-27-2006 10:14 AM

looks tappered to me. put one of the lugnuts off the wheel in there and u will feel it center itself.

JP911 12-27-2006 10:26 AM

Paul-
Give a call to Parts Heaven. I bet they have exactly what you need. I think they are open this week.


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