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    New mags but the lugs are too short!

    Andyt
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    Post by Andyt Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:01 pm

    I just picked up a set of slotted mags for my handi - so excited that I tried to put one on in the dark when I got home. BUT, when I got it on, the lugs are too short.

    The original steelies have very little thickness at the hub, and the new ones' lug holes are about an inch thick. I get that that's my problem, but I can't find anything in the forums about an adapter or extensions or anything.

    What am I missing?
    donivan65
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    Post by donivan65 Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:39 pm

    If those are special lugs that match the wheels, you can put  longer studs in the axles and hubs,,,,,,,if those studs come close to sticking out of the wheels, you can use longer lug nuts if they fit INSIDE the wheel holes rather than OUTSIDE the wheel holes,,,,,,  
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    Post by Digz Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:59 am

    If they are Uni lug wheels with the slotted holes . you definitely need the washers and extended lugs. Or if they are round holes find the extended shank lug nuts. Lots of places on Ebay if you can't find something local.
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    Post by Joe Van Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:40 am

    Check out my reply on Vintage Vans General Discussion.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Post by donivan65 Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:42 pm

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    Andyt
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    Post by Andyt Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:38 pm

    Got it, thanks guys. I found out the wheels are Ansen Deep Dish Mags.

    I didn't realize I needed a different lug nut. The lug hole is 1" deep, so I guess I'll need the right sized lug, but with a 1" shank.

    The back half of the lug holes are bigger than the front, does the lug nut shank just go all the way through to the plate/axle?
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    Post by donivan65 Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:04 am

    Well my lug nuts on my Rocket Mags are a tight fit,,,,and I would say they go all the way onto the studs except for 1 thread,,,,,,you want the lug nut to cover most of the thread,  not just holding on by 3 or 4,,,,,,and,,,,,,I am thinking if the hole is sloppy around the lug nut on the inside,  that is from the wheel being loose or wrong lug nuts,,,,,its worn out,,,,,,



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