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1500 owners with 3rd/4th gen rims ?

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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Default 1500 owners with 3rd/4th gen rims ?

Did you use your factory lugs or buy aftermarket lugs for your wheels?
Have you had any issues with them coming loose because of the larger stud holes?

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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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I used a lug that had a slight flare on the end for that reason...I wish I knew what they where called but it was somethin the guy had laying around in his shop.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Ahhh stock type bulge lugnuts...?

I think I found something that will work better so I ordered in a pack to check out.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Back when I used to rock 04 17s I bought some bigger lugs. More for peace of mind.. And for the better looks...
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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I have 3rd gen 20" crome clads and im using the OEM lug nuts on my 94.. havent had a problem. dnt get me wrong i bought new lug nuts because i stripped my originals bt i bought the same size and style as the OEM ones. as a matter of fact i have one wheel on with 4 lugs and its still there lol. just make sure the lugs are torqued dwn to atleast 80lb.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Oem lug nuts with no issue on my 4th gen 20s
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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I bought some wheels and tires off my buddie who has an 04, gonna put them on my 01 when these tires are done and see how they look.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Thanks for the responses.

I've ordered in some cone-shank lugs from Summit that spec wise should work a bit better, but they won't be here until next week.
As soon as they get here I'll do some real world measuring and post some pics.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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I've got a similar question. I've got a set of wheels and tires from an 04 that I'm waiting to put on my 01 4x2. If I remember right the 01's had a 15" wheel and the 04's have a 17"?

There should be plenty of room in the rear for the larger wheel/tire but what about the front? There isn't much room since it's only 4x2 and doesn't have a lift.

I could put a set of the 17's on one side and see how they look but the tires are used so the size of the tire wont be quit the same as new. Even though they don't stay new for long
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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You can get a lift for the front of the 4x2. 2" spacers would most likely fix it. And level it off so it looks nicer too.
 
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