Unilug wheels - which lug nuts to use?
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Topic: Unilug wheels - which lug nuts to use?
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Subject: Unilug wheels - which lug nuts to use?
Date Posted: 11-May-2015 at 3:21AM
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My "new" Western wheels are unilug. I've done some reading, and know that you can get offset (or center) hole washers (depending on the desired lug pattern) with shank lug nuts. The offset washer fits in the recessed countersunk area around the lug hole. Well, on my "new" wheels, the area around the hole is not recessed or countersunk. It's flat, along with the rest of the wheel surface. Any idea what I need to use? I'm thinking I'll get some hubcentric rings to ensure that the wheels are centered on the hubs, then use standard shank lug nuts. ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
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Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 11-May-2015 at 4:00AM
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Found a post on HAMB where someone stated that American and Western brand had unilug, oval holes with a flat (non-recessed) surface for the washers. They said to use shank lug nuts with THICK washers. I'm also gonna throw on some hub-centric rings for added security. Unless anyone has other suggestions.... ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: NwOh_Starsky
Date Posted: 11-May-2015 at 4:48AM
| My Uni-lugs have the recess for the washers, but yes I am running the shank style lug nuts. No issues here. |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 11-May-2015 at 9:27AM
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Look at the back of the wheels. some of the uni-lug wheels use an adapter that plugs into the back of the wheel and has the car-specific lug pattern. The Adapter will look something like the base for bolt-patten adapters, with one set of holes, ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 11-May-2015 at 10:44AM
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My E-T 5 spoke wheels I originally had on my '76 were unilug. I never had an issue (other than the blasted occasional 2a.m. flat tire and the really trying issue of being buzzed and making sure the oval spacers stayed in place while getting the lug nuts on and tight. Then, as the wheels aged and the corrosion set in, you would get tiny cuts from the flaking chrome in the recesses trying to fit the spacers in place. Wait, that really did suck... ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 11-May-2015 at 2:03PM
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Uni-Lug or not with the recess or the flat... just use the stuff off the shelf at O'Reilly's. They are Dorman Shank Style 1/2x20 Lug nuts. They come in a package of 4 with thick flat round washers. Torque them down and then carry a 4-way with you for the first few days. Check them at least once a day until they do not tighten anymore, that makes sure they are tight and will not come loose. I have used them on specific size mags with no recessed grooves, Uni-Lugs with and with out recessed slots. ------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 11-May-2015 at 3:48PM
most mags use this style lug nut :![20 LUG NUTS 1/2" CHROME MAG SHANK CRAGAR LH & RH THREAD](http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mDg-4ecRxY6zR5PJrMmjUfA.jpg "20 LUG NUTS 1/2" CHROME MAG SHANK CRAGAR LH & RH THREAD") e.t.'s and keystones with the oval off set insert, use a special type nut and insert ( if the insert has an angled seat... you need the short shank with the angled seat... never use regular nuts with those type wheels, as the stock type nuts don't catch enough thread to hold properly!):  ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: NwOh_Starsky
Date Posted: 12-May-2015 at 12:05AM
| The first ones that Johnny posted are the exact ones I am running. |
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 12-May-2015 at 12:16AM
Thanks guys. I've been watching an ebay listing for the ones pictured. Guess I'll go ahead and pull the trigger! ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
californiajohnny wrote:Posted By: bdaugette
Date Posted: 12-May-2015 at 1:20AM
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The Lug Nut Guys are the ones I put on my Cragar's.. ------------- Bill Daugette 72 GTS 351C 4V |