Time to buy new lug nuts, any suggestions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnymac · 06-15-2002, 08:52 PM

Not sure if this belongs here, but here goes.

After all the time and money I have put into my truck this year. Noticed today while putting the tires back on that my lugs are junk.

I see Gorilla's, are real cheap, I see McGard are very expensive. I think about $110.00 for set for my truck. Don't get me wrong, I realize you get what you pay for, and will probably buy the McGards. Just if anyone had any other suggestions or experience with any other brands before I buy.

Thanks!!

Big69C20 Toy · 06-16-2002, 05:47 AM

judas priest. 110 for lug nuts? those buggers better be titanium with gold coating. I've got just pep boys ones on my truck, and it was costly enuf buying them but they shine all great and no rust at all. i've no idea on mccards but for that money they better be great

**68SWB4x4** · 06-16-2002, 12:59 PM

the extended acorn nuts are real nice........ try going to a small tire shop for them though they will ussaly be cheaper

Mike C · 06-16-2002, 10:22 PM

McGards. I've bought cheaper lug nuts, and replaced them several times compared to one set of the McGards. Absolutely STUPID expensive. The list price on the lugs for my alcoas was $5, times 32+ $160! Fortunatately I got them for 1/2 that. I'm guessing you have an 8 lug setup as well? The McGuards for my Datsun were only about $32, 4 lugs ARE good for something!

CoryM · 06-16-2002, 10:23 PM

Just make sure to get the ones that are actually chrome plated, not the ones that have a sorta chrome shell on them. Usually any real chrome plated lugnut should hold up and look good for a long time.
CoryM

Pont · 06-25-2002, 03:55 PM

I agree with CoryM. I have $2k worth of wheels and tires on my truck and used chrome acorn nuts from Auto Zone at $.89 each. Very cheap, work great, and nobody says anything about the nice wheels and tires with cheap lug nuts. If they get all rusty in a year, I'll go spend another $21 for another set.

BubbaGreen · 07-11-2002, 11:04 PM

Get McGard Lug nuts....you will never regret it!

Sinister · 07-15-2002, 09:55 PM

i was out at the pomona swap meet and got nice chrome lugs for $20 bucks (i got 8 lug rims)...
$100 bucks for lug nuts sounds a bit much...

Bill72BB · 07-19-2002, 01:41 AM

Sinister;
Did you get them from Raul Gonzalez Enterprises he is always ay Pomona and Long Beach and has great prices.

Bill

KD · 07-25-2002, 08:03 PM

I put new '02 take offs on my '70 3/4 and had to change lugs 'cause of the center hub covers using the black plastic nuts.cost me 32 X 3.89 at NAPA. I feel your pain.

06-15-2002, 08:52 PM	#1
johnymac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dover, NH USA Posts: 194	Time to buy new lug nuts, any suggestions Not sure if this belongs here, but here goes. After all the time and money I have put into my truck this year. Noticed today while putting the tires back on that my lugs are junk. I see Gorilla's, are real cheap, I see McGard are very expensive. I think about $110.00 for set for my truck. Don't get me wrong, I realize you get what you pay for, and will probably buy the McGards. Just if anyone had any other suggestions or experience with any other brands before I buy. Thanks!! Last edited by johnymac; 06-15-2002 at 09:09 PM.

06-16-2002, 05:47 AM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	judas priest. 110 for lug nuts? those buggers better be titanium with gold coating. I've got just pep boys ones on my truck, and it was costly enuf buying them but they shine all great and no rust at all. i've no idea on mccards but for that money they better be great __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-16-2002, 12:59 PM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	the extended acorn nuts are real nice........ try going to a small tire shop for them though they will ussaly be cheaper __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-16-2002, 10:22 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	McGards. I've bought cheaper lug nuts, and replaced them several times compared to one set of the McGards. Absolutely STUPID expensive. The list price on the lugs for my alcoas was $5, times 32+ $160! Fortunatately I got them for 1/2 that. I'm guessing you have an 8 lug setup as well? The McGuards for my Datsun were only about $32, 4 lugs ARE good for something! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-16-2002, 10:23 PM	#5
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Just make sure to get the ones that are actually chrome plated, not the ones that have a sorta chrome shell on them. Usually any real chrome plated lugnut should hold up and look good for a long time. CoryM __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

06-25-2002, 03:55 PM	#6
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I agree with CoryM. I have $2k worth of wheels and tires on my truck and used chrome acorn nuts from Auto Zone at $.89 each. Very cheap, work great, and nobody says anything about the nice wheels and tires with cheap lug nuts. If they get all rusty in a year, I'll go spend another $21 for another set. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

07-11-2002, 11:04 PM	#7
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Get McGard Lug nuts....you will never regret it! __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

07-15-2002, 09:55 PM	#8
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	i was out at the pomona swap meet and got nice chrome lugs for $20 bucks (i got 8 lug rims)... $100 bucks for lug nuts sounds a bit much... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-19-2002, 01:41 AM	#9
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Sinister; Did you get them from Raul Gonzalez Enterprises he is always ay Pomona and Long Beach and has great prices. Bill __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-25-2002, 08:03 PM	#10
KD Truck Nut Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Big Lake,MN,US Posts: 134	I put new '02 take offs on my '70 3/4 and had to change lugs 'cause of the center hub covers using the black plastic nuts.cost me 32 X 3.89 at NAPA. I feel your pain. __________________ '70 3/4 manual w/350 4.56's .Doing a ground up on a '67 4x4 4"lift.



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