Topic: Wheel Nut Question (Read 4052 times)

jay140285 · « **on:** June 15, 2012, 01:47:36 PM »

As you know I have changed the alloys on the XJ to steels.

Am I ok using the same wheel nuts, they have gone on fine and are nice and tight?

Just wanted to check.

Ta.

ivanidea · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2012, 02:26:50 PM »

If you are using the Jeep wheel nuts, which are tapered, then you will be fine.

jay140285 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2012, 02:30:47 PM »

Yes they are the original Jeep nuts, just wanted to check I didnt need open ended ones incase the steels were considerably thinner that the alloy.

ivanidea · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2012, 04:40:01 PM »

With Jeep providing steel and alloys across their range, it made sense for them just to supply one type which is suitable for both sets.

gazjeep · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:14:34 PM »

Tis true, compatible with both Jay

jay140285 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:23:30 PM »

Thats what I needed to confirm.

Cheers Chaps

gazjeep · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:27:29 PM »

think i have few spares somewhere too

isle of man · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:29:32 PM »

Quote from: gazjeep on June 15, 2012, 06:27:29 PM

think i have few spares somewhere too

Me too...

Jonny Jeep · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:22:22 PM »

I have many many McGard spares. Older ones I had started peeling chrome and I decided I wanted quality nuts. It was as cheap to buy 100 in the US than buy 20 in the UK! Bonkers.

gazjeep · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:32:11 PM »

Got a couple of sets of "new take off" parts from USA Ebay, sooo much cheaper than buying a set of 5 from Jeep over here.

Search for lug nuts

bgbazz · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:36:44 PM »

I just happen to be looking for one of the slip on chrome caps for a locking nut.

gazjeep · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:39:20 PM »

I'll have a look in the garage shortly

Jonny Jeep · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:49:58 PM »

Aren't the stock take off sets the two piece type with chrome cover though. The ones I bought are the solid chrome McGard ones like this...

isle of man · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:52:37 PM »

R2-D2??

Jonny Jeep · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:54:16 PM »

His cousin, R2 D3.

wildwood · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2012, 08:02:07 PM »

Got4 locking wheel nuts and covers and thing to undo them........took them off theGC cos they pissed me off.... 3 are OK one has had the windy gun on it so a bewitch to undo but ok to do up.......tis why I got rid of ......could see myself in the dark and rain trying to wrestle the duff one off

So three good ones are available if ya want.

gazjeep · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2012, 08:04:42 PM »

Glad you have got some, cant find what i thought i had

bgbazz · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2012, 05:29:57 PM »

I'm guessing there are a few types around, so I'll get some pics 2moro and post them. Mine didn't fall off..I left it sitting on the side step and drove off..DOH!!

bgbazz · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2012, 07:27:58 AM »

[attachment=3]Mine are this type..sorry the pics are not great quality, but you can see what I mean. Mr Wildwood, if yours are the same, I will be happy to take them..let me know how much you want for them..possibly Mr IOM could bring them when he comes over.

wildwood · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:14:19 AM »

Exactly like them

As I said got 4 covers, 3 good and 1 not so good locking bit, (if it's really tightened up its a bitch)
1 unlocking key and the yellow bit of plastic that grips and removes the covers.

Cost?

Postage to IOM that' s all

Happy wheel security

willo · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:37:31 AM »

Quote from: Jonny Jeep on June 15, 2012, 07:22:22 PM

I have many many McGard spares. Older ones I had started peeling chrome and I decided I wanted quality nuts. It was as cheap to buy 100 in the US than buy 20 in the UK! Bonkers.

I'd buy 20 off you if you wanted?

bgbazz · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2012, 12:49:55 PM »

Thank you very much Mr Wildwood..if you want to PM me the details, I'll get the ball rolling. Good result, exactly what I was chasing.

wildwood · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2012, 01:41:07 PM »

PM you tomorrow after a quick weigh and measure!

bgbazz · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2012, 01:47:52 PM »

No rush mate..I just like to get the financial business out of the way [my pet hate is owing anything to anyone].

Jonny Jeep · « **Reply #24 on:** June 18, 2012, 06:37:42 PM »

Quote from: Willo on June 17, 2012, 11:37:31 AM

I'd buy 20 off you if you wanted?

£40 posted?

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