Lug nuts are not considered powertrain??

[Colo_Ranger]

Same as any mfg decision: Cost. Solid acorn lug nuts are more expensive. Getting a class 'A' finish and plating is more expensive than a shiny sheet metal cap.
My gen 1 Durango had them. I did my own rotations. Several times the caps stuck in the socket. I finally said FI, and used two sockets. A smaller one for the naked lug nuts. Buy this time the rest of the Durango wasn't so pretty anymore.

Having worked at Discount Tire for the better part of a decade, Dodge was, by far, the worst on lug nuts. When you worked on a Dodge, you recommended lug nuts. They got stuck in the sockets all the time. Annoy as hell.

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[Grish]

Have hated the two piece cosmetic lug nut for decades. Peel them all off and put the ugly nut back on. Then have them rotate.

 

[Friday yet?]

Two piece lug nuts are just total ? ?. Definitely not a warranty item, but absolute stupidity by the manufacturers.

 

[Ranger Mel]

I bet you got that from the Ford Service Manual...

I better reread my manual. I missed that the first time!!

 

[JohnnyO]

Get McGard lug nuts. Either chrome or black, depending. I got black. Lifetime guarantee, made in USA.

 

[4rd SVT]

Get McGard lug nuts. Either chrome or black, depending. I got black. Lifetime guarantee, made in USA.

https://mcgard.com/part-search/?cat...seatstyle=Cone+Seat+Bolt&overall_length=0.750

There are no options from McGard... Unless I'm not searching correctly

 

[JohnnyO]

https://mcgard.com/part-search/?cat...seatstyle=Cone+Seat+Bolt&overall_length=0.750

There are no options from McGard... Unless I'm not searching correctly

McGard p/n 64015 if you want black ones.

 

[4rd SVT]

Thanks

Not sure how or why these didn't come up while searching

https://mcgard.com/product/black-bu...-set-m12-x-1-5-thread-size-set-of-4-lug-nuts/

 

[Msfitoy]

I really, really. really debated over posting this....but I just couldn't help myself.......
(It's 95 degrees here, stuck in the house with nothing better to do !!!)
Trying to figure a way to apply it to the Ranger's swollen nuts.....

How to get rid of swollen nuts?


Elevate scrotum by placing a rolled up towel between your legs. It will help relieve pain and swelling. Wear a loose-fitting athletic supporter for daily activities. Avoid excessive activity until the swelling disappears.

Ya beat me to it again...Ice water bath works for me...

 

[Friday yet?]

Two piece lug nuts are just total ? ?. Definitely not a warranty item, but absolute stupidity by the manufacturers.

Hey forum members, see the above question marks. When I posted it I used the bull emoji and then the poop emoji. So why was it changed? Can’t possibly be offensive. What’s the scoop?

 

[NotBudule2]

Hey forum members, see the above question marks. When I posted it I used the bull emoji and then the poop emoji. So why was it changed? Can’t possibly be offensive. What’s the scoop?

Im pretty sure that the bull may have a case against you , i mean , are we poop shaming now ? Really?

 

[Friday yet?]

Im pretty sure that the bull may have a case against you , i mean , are we poop shaming now ? Really?

My bad! I sincerely apologize for the poop shaming!!!!

 

[got3fords]

Ya beat me to it again...Ice water bath works for me...

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

Hey forum members, see the above question marks. When I posted it I used the bull emoji and then the poop emoji. So why was it changed? Can’t possibly be offensive. What’s the scoop?

It's either because I cried - OR - maybe has something to do with the site going down Jul 24?

 

[JohnnyO]

Just don't understand the reasoning for a 2 part lug nut. Certainly a disconnect between designer, engineer and accounting department. They all probably have Ford management demos and never do any work on them.

Only one reason. It's cheaper.

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