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Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/21/2008 12:32:57 PM

MustangMike2001

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Status: offline I used the original lug nuts when I switched to my Saleen knock off's. I torqued it down like your supposed to and it was fine for a while but then one of my rear wheels started coming loose. It has got progressively worse and now I can hardly drive just a few miles without having to re-tighten the wheels. I wouldn't think it was the nuts b/c even the new locking nuts I bought are coming loose. I'm not sure what to do but I need to get it fixed before I end up losing a wheel while I'm driving!..

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RE: Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/21/2008 12:55:16 PM

Brodiemannn

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Status: offline how many turns are you getting on the lug before its tight? have you checked the threads??

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RE: Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/21/2008 12:58:32 PM

brad281

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Status: offline Get some new lugs. Going around driving everywhere and worrying about your wheels falling off

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RE: Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/21/2008 1:36:58 PM

MustangMike2001

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ORIGINAL: Brodiemannn

how many turns are you getting on the lug before its tight? have you checked the threads??

10 1/4 turns

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RE: Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/21/2008 1:39:08 PM

03sixbanger

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would thread locker help?

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RE: Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/21/2008 1:49:03 PM

MustangMike2001

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Status: offline I was thinking about using some loctite on it but I would much rather resolve the problem.

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RE: Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/22/2008 8:45:59 AM

zmetalmilitia

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Status: offline I would ditch the old lugs and get new ones. Make sure the wheel is seated completely against the rotor, there may be a gap or uneveness, due to a warped wheel or something else, that is causing movement and the lugs to loosen up.

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RE: Lug nuts coming loose and falling off - 3/24/2008 9:52:44 AM

dmh@bones

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Status: offline Make sure the old studs are not stripped. GEt new lugs and make sure they are the correct thread pitch. Make sure that the lugs you get are the lugs to fit your wheels as well, if they are the wrong ones you are gooing to have troubles like you are now.

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