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Old 06-27-2017, 07:33 AM
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These are what I put on mine. Have held up well so far. Gorilla

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-GORILLA-F...ZU3TXp&vxp=mtr
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Old 06-27-2017, 08:12 AM
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I used this place for some replacements for my Jeep Wrangler. Solid, one piece, have held up well. Priced very reasonable, singles or sets.

http://www.ezaccessory.com

I also think the 2500/rotatation is overkill.
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Old 06-27-2017, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
Aren't those going to have the same separation problem as the OEM?


I replaced my locking lugs (after the adapter sheared off) with 4 of the autozone one's and they are solid one piece as well. The chrome wasn't as shiny as stock but I plasti-dipped mine anyways.


If a guys wanted to replace all of the lugnuts then the gorilla set would be a good option. Factory lugs are crap, as we all know.
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Thanks, made an offer on these, Gorillas 61108CXL.
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I got these stainless still ones. gorilla brand

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00280BL08/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I also went with the Gorilla 61108CXL. Hate how the factory ones buldge and split.

Junk factory ones at install.



Factory vs Gorilla

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Originally Posted by digitaltrucker
The problem we experience with these lug nuts, is it:

1.) poor design issue;
2.) wrong socket size used;
3.) all the above?
I've read the lugs swell when they are hot and the metal cannot to handle an impact socket, so they get all beat up.

I got gorilla lugs and they have held up better so far.
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Gorilla like many others have said.
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Originally Posted by Runningriot
I also went with the Gorilla 61108CXL. Hate how the factory ones buldge and split.

Junk factory ones at install.



Factory vs Gorilla


Hi, yes, these lug nuts are junk now. They wouldn't be if a proper socket was used on them. I use thin wall, deep, impact sockets for all of my lug nuts. Look at these pictures and it is obvious that the sockets used on these lug nuts were too short and only covered about half of the hex in depth.
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Originally Posted by robertsunrus
Hi, yes, these lug nuts are junk now. They wouldn't be if a proper socket was used on them. I use thin wall, deep, impact sockets for all of my lug nuts. Look at these pictures and it is obvious that the sockets used on these lug nuts were too short and only covered about half of the hex in depth.
The proper socket wouldn't fit as I stated in my post that the chrome shell swelled and split. Had to use an impact gun and a larger "incorrect" size socket just to get on to the hex. They were junk and I didn't care how I got them off.

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