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Joachim · 03-21-2002, 08:11 AM

Are the lug nuts standardized across chevy trucks or is the threading different for various years. Can lug nuts from 80's & 90's be used on trucks from the 60's?
Joe

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jku72 · 03-24-2002, 03:48 PM

Steel wheels yes, newer "custom" style wheels no. The bolt pattern is the same, but back spacing is different on different years. The threads themselves may be the same, at least into the 80's, but I dont know about 90's, it seems they went metric on us.

Joachim · 03-24-2002, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the info. The concern I had was that on the first look at the truck, I could not find the lug nuts. The wheels were off and the studs were rusted some. I took a second look-see this past Friday and found them in the cab under the seat. Tried one on the stud and with a little petro grease and a very little elbow grease they will go on just fine. Just waiting for the absentee owner to contact me to finalize the deal, take my money and drag her home !!
Joe

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The Carolina Cajun, almost famous in North Carolina since 1989!

03-21-2002, 08:11 AM	#1
Joachim Carolina Cajun Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, NC/Ponchatoula, LA Posts: 65	Are lug nuts standardized? Are the lug nuts standardized across chevy trucks or is the threading different for various years. Can lug nuts from 80's & 90's be used on trucks from the 60's? Joe ------------------ The Carolina Cajun, almost famous in North Carolina since 1989! __________________ The Carolina Cajun, almost famous in North Carolina since 1989! Driving a 68 & Restoring a 66. Lookin' for Rochester Manual 1bbl & 2bbl carbs!! Concord, NC & Ponchatoula, LA

03-24-2002, 03:48 PM	#2
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Steel wheels yes, newer "custom" style wheels no. The bolt pattern is the same, but back spacing is different on different years. The threads themselves may be the same, at least into the 80's, but I dont know about 90's, it seems they went metric on us. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

03-24-2002, 08:31 PM	#3
Joachim Carolina Cajun Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, NC/Ponchatoula, LA Posts: 65	Thanks for the info. The concern I had was that on the first look at the truck, I could not find the lug nuts. The wheels were off and the studs were rusted some. I took a second look-see this past Friday and found them in the cab under the seat. Tried one on the stud and with a little petro grease and a very little elbow grease they will go on just fine. Just waiting for the absentee owner to contact me to finalize the deal, take my money and drag her home !! Joe ------------------ The Carolina Cajun, almost famous in North Carolina since 1989! __________________ The Carolina Cajun, almost famous in North Carolina since 1989! Driving a 68 & Restoring a 66. Lookin' for Rochester Manual 1bbl & 2bbl carbs!! Concord, NC & Ponchatoula, LA



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