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    Hardware for slot mag wheels

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    Post by eric67vanpkup Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:33 am

    I just got me some aluminum slot mags that I may use on my pickup. Where do I get the special lugs and washers. I would like to have stainless if possible.


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    Post by wildbillinva Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:10 am

    i got mine at advance auto, but they were not stainless. i assume you mean the offset washers for uni lug wheels. they also have regular washers and lug nuts.
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    Post by G-Man Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:57 am

    A good Tire store carries them also
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    Post by RodStRace Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:17 am

    Most tire stores only carry newer wheel stuff and will have to order them.
    This is especially true if you have left hand threads.
    I got my set from NAPA cheaper than the tire store could.
    When you install, first check to see if they extend past the wheel with the washer installed. Hold them in the hole and check the backside to make sure the nut is not flush or sticking out. Grind and file the edge of the nut if needed. Notice that the bottom of the stud, expecially in front is up a bit from the face. If you do not do this, the lug will tighten against the hub before the wheel is tight. It will wobble and break sutds, causing the wheel to come off.
    I always use a bit of anti-sieze on the stud threads and outer shank of the nut.
    They are chrome plated steel and the threads are hard and tend to tear up.
    The dissimilar metals tend to gall and corrode too.
    Last, always retighten them after a couple miles and check them again in a week. If they stay tight, you can relax. If they keep coming loose, something is wrong and you need to recheck everything.
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    Post by pan58head Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:14 pm

    The only place I foungd them was ebay. Hard to find on there but where reasonable when I found them try typing ET wheel or et mag that's how I found them Bob
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    Post by Magic Bus Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:51 pm

    Ive bought twice from this guy in Oklahoma City, He's a seller on ebay.. Old skool guy, he knows his stuff. If you call him he can sell you whatever you need, center caps lug nuts, locks His name is Bob and the business is Masseys. Make sure you ask for Bob, don't talk to the woman, she doesnt know what she's talking about.

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    good luck and post some pics when you get em mounted up..
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    Post by Digz Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:21 pm

    There is another Ebay seller I have used ,, dont have a link handy but goes by Lug Nut King I think.
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    Post by dix Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:04 am

    SUMMETT RACING...
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    Post by Andyt Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:47 pm

    Sorry, are you guys referring to the lugs not coming through the face of the wheel?

    I just got some slotted mags, and the lugs are too short! I've been searching to see if there's an answer in here, and came across this thread.

    Do I need a spacer? Or am I missing something..? I don't want them to stick out any more if possible, but I don't see any way around it.
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    Post by Joe Van Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:25 am

    I had the same problem when I tried to install my torq thrust rims the studs weren't long enough and could only thread the lug nuts 4 or 5 turns.!!!!!.The replacement studs from Car Quest Auto parts are about a 1/2 longer than the original studs and gave me a extra 5 or 6 turns witch made up for the extra thickness of the aluminium rims over the steel ones they also have the right SHANK LUG NUTS for the rims also. And all the studs front and rear have the same part number on GM Earley Vans. The spacers will only worsen your problem.Smile.......

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