Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Daniel U · 01-01-2012, 12:17 PM

I bought my wife a 1985 Silverado 2 years ago. We recently had the 1/2 ton 10 bolt differentials replaced with a DANA 60 and 14 bolt. When looking for wheels I found a set of 17X10 Weld wheels without centercaps. I like the look of the stock center caps from GM on the newer pick ups, so I picked up a set with lug nuts(as the center caps thread onto the lug nuts). As it turns out, the newer trucks have metric threads. The problem is, I don't want to replace all the studs with metric ones, just so the center caps work. Does anyone know if there is lug nuts with threads on both sides like the ones on the newer GM trucks?

Daniel U · 01-01-2012, 12:21 PM

Just to keep it interesting, here's a shot of the truck before the swap and with the old bumper:

76stepsidechevy · 01-01-2012, 12:35 PM

There are aftermarket lugs available with standard thread and the outside threads to accept the plastic covers/center caps. I think they can be had on ebay, Im sure someone else will chime in with a specific guy to buy them from or something.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-01-2012, 05:03 PM

Lookup 9/16"-18 "dual thread" lug nuts. thats what you need. I got mine off of Ebay a few years ago.

85burb · 01-01-2012, 05:26 PM

Found these on ebay. Kinda hard to find.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Lug-Nu...05694306301094

yousesteers · 01-02-2012, 09:56 PM

I got mine at local parts store think they were about $2 a piece not sure guy knew exactly what I needed when I told him

Daniel U · 01-04-2012, 01:01 AM

Thanks for the help guys! You guys always come through for me.

01-01-2012, 12:17 PM	#1
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question I bought my wife a 1985 Silverado 2 years ago. We recently had the 1/2 ton 10 bolt differentials replaced with a DANA 60 and 14 bolt. When looking for wheels I found a set of 17X10 Weld wheels without centercaps. I like the look of the stock center caps from GM on the newer pick ups, so I picked up a set with lug nuts(as the center caps thread onto the lug nuts). As it turns out, the newer trucks have metric threads. The problem is, I don't want to replace all the studs with metric ones, just so the center caps work. Does anyone know if there is lug nuts with threads on both sides like the ones on the newer GM trucks? Attached Images __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

01-01-2012, 12:21 PM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question Just to keep it interesting, here's a shot of the truck before the swap and with the old bumper: Attached Images __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

01-01-2012, 12:35 PM	#3
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question There are aftermarket lugs available with standard thread and the outside threads to accept the plastic covers/center caps. I think they can be had on ebay, Im sure someone else will chime in with a specific guy to buy them from or something.

01-01-2012, 05:03 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question Lookup 9/16"-18 "dual thread" lug nuts. thats what you need. I got mine off of Ebay a few years ago.

01-01-2012, 05:26 PM	#5
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question Found these on ebay. Kinda hard to find. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Lug-Nu...05694306301094 __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

01-02-2012, 09:56 PM	#6
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question I got mine at local parts store think they were about $2 a piece not sure guy knew exactly what I needed when I told him __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs

01-04-2012, 01:01 AM	#7
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Metric vs. non-metric lug nuts question Thanks for the help guys! You guys always come through for me. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



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