Lil help with lugnuts plz

[lamchop]

I bought a set of ion alloys for my 66....I understand the size is 7/16x20 but the lugs need to be like 1 3/4 er 2" deep? Not shank style they are acorn? I guess....the Dell's that sold me the wheels gimme his lugs ....the were deep enuff, but threads were too big....my question is what would I ask for when searchin? I find several 7/16x20 but not very deep?
Sorry if I sound unedgumacated!!! Lol

[jtrichard]

PIC of the ones you have would help

[chevy_mike]

Not many options for deep 7/16" lug nuts. I think Crager sell some deeper ones but not sure if they will still be deep enough. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...2b-4/overview/

You might have to go with open style lug nuts or cut your studs shorter.

[lamchop]

The longer ones came with the wheels....they're the size I need.....shorter ones were already on my truck

[jtrichard]

these are what you need i believe (bulge nuts) http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-Bulge-Aco...RWvQuf&vxp=mtr

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by jtrichard

these are what you need i believe (bulge nuts) http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-Bulge-Aco...RWvQuf&vxp=mtr

Those look like the short ones he already has.

For 7/16" threads, there are almost none out there. Every other size they seem to be available in the long lengths.

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Those look like the short ones he already has.

For 7/16" threads, there are almost none out there. Every other size they seem to be available in the long lengths.

i agree back when i helped a old friend put on some mags we had to cut his wheel studs because even the the washers they came with were still to short

[nhr3]

You might try these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261511321397...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT They are deeper than the standard. 1.81 inches long

[lamchop]

The problem is that when the lugs are threading......they sink in too far in the wheel....where a socket or 4 way has nothing to "grab" to tighten em...

Thanks all for the helpin...they gotta be out there........

[Palf70Step]

These are what I got for my 64.

Amazon.com: AccuWheel LNA-07160C5 Chrome Bulge...
They are barely stick out on my Eagle Alloy's

I also because of some damage, I had to replace a few wheel studs and used ones a hair longer. Dorman 7/16 x 20 Wheel Lugs (610-165)

[T and S]

I am a thinking they used to make a thin wall socket that would fit ?

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by T and S

I am a thinking they used to make a thin wall socket that would fit ?

That is what I had to do on some aluminum rims I had on a Dodge.

[lamchop]

I was thinking same thing? I seen these fluted type lugs that use a sleeve to take em on er off....any body using those types? Jus curious if they're any thinner? Can't find any one selling a single lug ta try.....

[jdl71]

I think I actually ended up using an impact socket. I just kept trying 3/4" deep sockets of various brands and kinds until I found one that would fit.

[Palf70Step]

Yep, I use a deep impact socket (Harbor Freight) for mine. It just clears everything.

[jtrichard]

IF the nuts you have only grab by a few threads then you need something like these you might have to use a thin socket and NOT a 4way http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-ET-Style-...ZWeIOS&vxp=mtr

[Captainfab]

These are even longer than the ones Palf70Step posted.

Amazon.com: Long Bulge Acorn Lug Nuts 7/16"...
The ones jtrichard posted might help as well, just be sure they don't bottom out before the wheel is tight.

[61K10]

how far is the lug stud sticking out of the wheel for the lug to screw onto?

[lamchop]

I think those jus might be the ones!!!! I've orderd them... be here next thursday...will let y'all know!! Thanks to all SO MUCH!!!

[Tazimafied]

I would still recommend some fancy thin wall impact sockets. They would save you from scratching up those wheels. Gorilla makes sockets with a removable plastic sleeve just for wheels like yours. Summit carries them but you may be able to find them cheaper somewhere else.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...pact%20Sockets

[lamchop]

You guys are awesome and most helpful😀😀😀😀 thanks a bunch!

[jdl71]

Looks good! Glad you got it figured out.

[jtrichard]

Did you use the ET style nuts?

[lamchop]

I got the ones captain fab posted....and gotta thinwall socket....

[46stude]

For future reference, if somebody out there has a similar problem:

Spark plug socket. Most are thinwall. It has the hex on the end that a lug wrench will grab on to.