Stock nuts on my '16 wheels got swollen in the southern heat and when I had a flat, my iron wouldn't fit it. Eventually got replacements, but when I called AAA (which I HATED), I had to tell the guy "yeah my nuts got swollen" Worth it.
Learned this the hard way a month ago when trying to replace the front pads on my Focus ST. Had to hammer on the socket for all 10 lugs and used an impact wrench to get them off. A few got stripped and the solution just ended up being to continue to mangle the chrome cap to get at the steel nut underneath. A 30 minute start to finish job turned into a 5 hours over two nights.
Also don’t buy el cheapo lugs nuts or the tuner style for the factory PP wheels. The OEM designed them with a wide seat and I wouldn’t run anything that doesn’t have that same contact area on the seat, especially considering the high torque spec. I replaced the crummy factory ones that were starting to swell with some nice Gorilla one piece lug nuts.
Just changed mine today on a 2018 f150 … there was like 7 of them that were a pain to take off; good thing the tire shop caught it on time n didn’t get stranded on the road… order online one solid piece n did it at home took me some time not to damage the rim. As far as swelling I think it’s not so much corrosion but heat or( temperature difference) and impact tools causing this but it is a horrible design that’s Ford cutting corners on materials. But recommended to change them as soon as one goes bad!
Helpful video! Of course, I'm another sucker/Ford beta-tester. (tech tip: if you can do the video inside a garage, on a less windy day, or with a wind muffler on your mic it'll help a lot.)
I feel like addressing the different seat styles is more important. This is usually the most dangerous problem. IE spherical vs tapered vs bulge vs flat etc. You wouldn't believe the amount of people I've met with failures due to using a tapered nut on a wheel that uses a spherical seat.
Lugs are also made from different materials. Most OE lugs are actually made from zinc which is why they use the capped lugs because zinc doesn't look good over time. Using hardened steel or aluminum lugs leads to more cross threading and stud damage. Cheaper lugs don't tend to have the best threads either.
So the chrome part broke off while I was removing my lugnut and the the tip is still on the wheel. Does anybody know how to remove the piece that’s still attached to the rim?
Those spline / locking lugs don't add much security. Thiefs just hammer a 12pt socket or a extractor socket. Extractor socket sets are $25 and remove all kinds of "security" lug nuts.
Stock nuts on my '16 wheels got swollen in the southern heat and when I had a flat, my iron wouldn't fit it. Eventually got replacements, but when I called AAA (which I HATED), I had to tell the guy "yeah my nuts got swollen"
Worth it.
Good one man!
Learned this the hard way a month ago when trying to replace the front pads on my Focus ST. Had to hammer on the socket for all 10 lugs and used an impact wrench to get them off. A few got stripped and the solution just ended up being to continue to mangle the chrome cap to get at the steel nut underneath.
A 30 minute start to finish job turned into a 5 hours over two nights.
Had those two piece lug nuts on my GT350 immediately changed them, now I’ve got to change them on my GT500! Why Ford why!😡
I am actually on my third set of lug nuts on n my 2014 Escape due to swelling. This time I bought aftermarket, one piece lugs.
Also don’t buy el cheapo lugs nuts or the tuner style for the factory PP wheels. The OEM designed them with a wide seat and I wouldn’t run anything that doesn’t have that same contact area on the seat, especially considering the high torque spec. I replaced the crummy factory ones that were starting to swell with some nice Gorilla one piece lug nuts.
Just changed mine today on a 2018 f150 … there was like 7 of them that were a pain to take off; good thing the tire shop caught it on time n didn’t get stranded on the road… order online one solid piece n did it at home took me some time not to damage the rim. As far as swelling I think it’s not so much corrosion but heat or( temperature difference) and impact tools causing this but it is a horrible design that’s Ford cutting corners on materials. But recommended to change them as soon as one goes bad!
Helpful video! Of course, I'm another sucker/Ford beta-tester. (tech tip: if you can do the video inside a garage, on a less windy day, or with a wind muffler on your mic it'll help a lot.)
I feel like addressing the different seat styles is more important. This is usually the most dangerous problem. IE spherical vs tapered vs bulge vs flat etc.
You wouldn't believe the amount of people I've met with failures due to using a tapered nut on a wheel that uses a spherical seat.
What about the thread pitch on the lug bolt? I seem to have come across an issue with that. I am working on an F150, fyi. Thanks in advance!
One of the first things I replaced was those cheezy two piece lug nuts. Hate to be stuck on the road and not be able to change a tire.
Do a video about unilug and off set lug washers. Way to many opinions about how, and why, or why not, use them.
What are you suppose to use at the end of the 6 spline a torque ratchet?
I put the Ford performance black on mine. Hear the others rust after time. They cost more but won’t rust.
Lugs are also made from different materials. Most OE lugs are actually made from zinc which is why they use the capped lugs because zinc doesn't look good over time. Using hardened steel or aluminum lugs leads to more cross threading and stud damage. Cheaper lugs don't tend to have the best threads either.
Can the closed lug nut and stud create an air spring?
So those spline drive lug nuts can be used in place of oem lug nuts even though the conical part is shorter?
What size socket do I need for a 2008 or 23 Honda?
Any suggestions on best place to get quality colored lug nuts? Like purple? Not turner type.
I just had to replace my lug nuts with a one piece because my socket no longer fit the old stock lug nuts.
Love the tips. Keep them coming. Always great to learn from people who have been doing it for a while.
Great video. Thanks.
So the chrome part broke off while I was removing my lugnut and the the tip is still on the wheel. Does anybody know how to remove the piece that’s still attached to the rim?
Got to love swollen Ford Lugnuts
I hate those stupid things. Replacing those was the best thing last year I ever did to my Mustang.
Not just Ford, happens to Chevy also.
Don't forget the Chrysler and Dodge lug nuts too
This video is nuts! LOL. On a serious note, which black set of lug nuts are you guys purchasing that won't scratch? Appreciate it!
Oh nuts!!!
I had to deal with the oe 2 piece lug nuts.
Those spline / locking lugs don't add much security. Thiefs just hammer a 12pt socket or a extractor socket. Extractor socket sets are $25 and remove all kinds of "security" lug nuts.
Why is it called a lug nut and not a torqued nut
Literally stripped 3 of them two weeks ago. Not fun
I hate it when my nuts swell. That's why I had to buy a set of half size sockets
I always take my locking wheel nuts and throw them in the fukin trash. They dont stop anybody from stealing your wheels.
I think bill and the cj pony parts have ran out of parts to review 😮💨
Probably spend more time on correcting costumer service aplenty you don’t care about helping me out?????? Would love a response