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Confounded mis-informed parts distributors / retailers rant

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dnb71R2, Jul 26, 2010.

  1. dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

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    Last edited: Jun 23, 2012
  2. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    Shouldn't those wheels be used with a different type of nut that's tapered and fits into the stud hole instead of flush up against the wheel?
     
  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I believe that is a conical nut, isn't it?
     
  4. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    (sigh) aren't you the comical nut :rofl: :D
     
  5. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    comical nuts indeed...
     
  6. dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

    Yes - these are conical nuts. I normally use the decorative closed top style, but was checking thread engagement with the standard kind.
     
  7. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Any good FLAPS should be able to hook you up with a 1/2"x20 stud that is long enough just by rummaging around in the drawers a bit.

    Try a Dorman 610106 stud for size, that should get you close!
     
  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    These came with acorn nuts with beveled seats, I recall. The other style for mags has an 'alignment shoulder' of sorts and a narrow, thick washer - the seat is not beveled. The regular nuts with beveled seats should be ok, though not as purty as the acorn nuts.
     
  9. dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

    Yes - I normally use a polished acorn nut with the beveled seat, but they cover the stud and don't allow for this type of inspection.
    I have installed a Dorman 610-219 stud and it will work. It has 2 threads protruding past the factory lug nut which is generally considered ideal for such installations.
    If anyone is planning to start from scratch with 1977 - 1986 factory CJ disk brake parts, use the widely published 610-273 stud for steel wheels and use the 610-219 stud for aluminum wheels.
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2010