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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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The false caps are falling off my lug unts and I'd like to replace with ones that are one piece. When I search for an 01 Sport model on Amazon it comes up with the 1/2" X 20 size. Is this correct? I suppose I'll go for stainless ones; any suggestions as to where is the best price/source?
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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I would buy a set at your local auto parts store. If they are the wrong size it makes it easier to fix the mistake.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Go to a rim/custom wheel store. They can look it up and get the right ones for sure.

Their stuff is better quality than a common parts store.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Got mine at Discount tire.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Don't go cheap. I did and will buy better ones and spend more than I had to.

Does anyone make galvanized one-piece lugs?
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wagmobler
Don't go cheap. I did and will buy better ones and spend more than I had to.

Does anyone make galvanized one-piece lugs?
Mine are chrome plated.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Mine are chrome plated.
+1, galvanized lug nuts sound kinda ghetto......
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Yes they are 1/2 20.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Stop by the local ford dealer and ask a mechanic, most newer trucks come with locking lug nuts and they remove 4 new nuts for every truck. The ford dealership in my area had them in a few buckets in the shop
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Newer Ford trucks have big nuts.

And they are metric.

Won't work.

Fugeddaboutit.
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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This is what I am looking at getting.
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 91187BC Acorn Bulge Seat Black Chrome Lug Nuts (1/2" Thread Size): Automotive Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 91187BC Acorn Bulge Seat Black Chrome Lug Nuts (1/2" Thread Size): Automotive
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Mines doing the same thing. My mechanic friend is gonna get me solid 1 piece ones for $2 each. Just been lazy to do it
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Chrome set w/locks
Gorilla Automotive 91783 Acorn Bulge Chrome Lug Nut and Lock System (1/2" Thread Size) : Amazon.com : Automotive Gorilla Automotive 91783 Acorn Bulge Chrome Lug Nut and Lock System (1/2" Thread Size) : Amazon.com : Automotive
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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So you go to Napa, Get some chromed acorn nuts, it's a common size 1/2-20 unf thread, will cost you $1 each. For 20 bucks your nuts will shine. Couple years, rusty, spend another 20$ and your refreshed.
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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My nuts have been rusty for a long time. I'll check NAPA or our Ford dealer and see if they can sell me new (or discarded) ones. My Jeep and spouse will be happy

Thanks all for the advice.
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