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Something Not Seen Everyday #11532490 10/26/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... I'm trying to find a left hand metric lug nut. I need 12 mm x 1.5. Tried local tire dealer and our three auto parts stores. I've Googled my fingers raw and no luck. Any sources? If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11532503 10/26/16 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal Junkyard. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11532533 10/26/16 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado call chinese auto parts at nine won won- ate to fo-free fye sebben won

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11532535 10/26/16 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado is this nut needed for a half-ton or a won-ton?

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11532559 10/26/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... It's a 1st generation Ford Courier (re-badged Mazda). Pickup bed turned into a trailer. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11532596 10/26/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 6,907 Montana T Tarkio Campfire Tracker Tarkio Campfire Tracker T Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 6,907 Montana Can't you just pop out the studs and replace them? Montana MOFO

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday Tarkio #11532739 10/26/16 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Originally Posted by Tarkio Can't you just pop out the studs and replace them? That was going to be my suggestion, too. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11533595 10/27/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... The other odd thing is it is a 14" wheel with 6 lugs. Not unheard of, but not common either. This trailer has made a round trip on the Alcan without a hitch. I want to make everything right on it this winter. If I can easily find the ONE LH metric nut...great. It's not a deal breaker on using the trailer. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday Tarkio #11533620 10/27/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Originally Posted by Tarkio Can't you just pop out the studs and replace them? that's what I'd do. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11533770 10/27/16 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado IB, you can swap the old Toyota and Datsun 15 inch wheels onto it. Same pattern....

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday huntsman22 #11533778 10/27/16 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,246 Texarkana T Texczech Campfire Tracker Texczech Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,246 Texarkana This post made me raff out roud. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Grandpa:the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Dad:son you have 2 choices for supper eat or don't eat.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday huntsman22 #11533842 10/27/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by huntsman22 IB, you can swap the old Toyota and Datsun 15 inch wheels onto it. Same pattern.... OK, but how does that solve my nutless problem? If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11534168 10/27/16 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho Will these work? http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/GOR71137LB.htm Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11534174 10/27/16 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado it don't. But it makes it less 'odd'...... and easier to find higher rated tires for towing.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11534182 10/27/16 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,441 Wtxj Campfire Tracker Wtxj Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,441 Take one nut off the other side and apply to needed side? ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11534184 10/27/16 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... It's being towed. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11534422 10/27/16 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Originally Posted by ironbender The other odd thing is it is a 14" wheel with 6 lugs. Not unheard of, but not common either. This trailer has made a round trip on the Alcan without a hitch. I want to make everything right on it this winter. If I can easily find the ONE LH metric nut...great. It's not a deal breaker on using the trailer. How did you hook it to the pickup? “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11534490 10/27/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,085 Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,085 Originally Posted by ironbender OK, but how does that solve my nutless problem? Is that the result of trying to get the lug off before realizing it was LH thread?

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11534692 10/27/16 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,739 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,739 Iowa/NW Ontario I guess I'll be the odd serious one here, could the studs be swapped out with right hand threads? These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday wabigoon #11534694 10/27/16 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... Originally Posted by wabigoon I guess I'll be the odd serious one here, could the studs be swapped out with right hand threads? You're not alone. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday wabigoon #11534930 10/27/16 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Originally Posted by wabigoon I guess I'll be the odd serious one here, could the studs be swapped out with right hand threads? A couple of us have mentioned it. I assume that the wheel has a brake drum and the studs are mounted to it. If so, just get a hammer and knock out the existing studs. Seat new RH ones from the inside of the drum using the hammer. It takes about 1 minute per stud. I did see a car one time years ago where they just replaced 1 broken LH stud on the wheel with a RH one. You had to guess which one it was. Stupid! “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday Rock Chuck #11534939 10/27/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by Rock Chuck Originally Posted by ironbender The other odd thing is it is a 14" wheel with 6 lugs. Not unheard of, but not common either. This trailer has made a round trip on the Alcan without a hitch. I want to make everything right on it this winter. If I can easily find the ONE LH metric nut...great. It's not a deal breaker on using the trailer. How did you hook it to the pickup? I see what you did there! Good one! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday EdM #11534941 10/27/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by EdM Will these work? http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/GOR71137LB.htm That looks like the winner Ed. Thanks. I'll call them tomorrow. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday Rock Chuck #11534948 10/27/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by Rock Chuck Originally Posted by wabigoon I guess I'll be the odd serious one here, could the studs be swapped out with right hand threads? A couple of us have mentioned it. I assume that the wheel has a brake drum and the studs are mounted to it. If so, just get a hammer and knock out the existing studs. Seat new RH ones from the inside of the drum using the hammer. It takes about 1 minute per stud. Hopefully I can borrow a hammer from my neighbor. Like I posted above though, I have 5 of 6 on the wheel and it's not going to come off with out help. I may swap them when I decide what to do with it this winter when I can get it into my garage. Tentative plans are to take the bed off and build a flat bed. Remove the gas tank. New shocks. Longer tongue. Heck, I might just repaint the rusty wheels! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11535289 10/27/16 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID You could just use a regular, non-tapered nut on that stud. You don't need the centering as the other nuts will handle that. Regular metric LH nuts aren't that hard to find. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11535840 10/28/16 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado in five minutes you could grind your own bevel on it, too....

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday huntsman22 #11536031 10/28/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by rock chuck You could just use a regular, non-tapered nut on that stud. You don't need the centering as the other nuts will handle that. Regular metric LH nuts aren't that hard to find. Originally Posted by huntsman22 in five minutes you could grind your own bevel on it, too.... I'm going with this. Thanks guys. EdM's SFX link has the lug nuts on back order and have been on back order for weeks. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11536188 10/28/16 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,313 Filer, ID Don't grind it so far that you can't get a lug wrench on it. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11536348 10/28/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... lol... Thanks. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11537684 10/28/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by ironbender Originally Posted by rock chuck You could just use a regular, non-tapered nut on that stud. You don't need the centering as the other nuts will handle that. Regular metric LH nuts aren't that hard to find. Originally Posted by huntsman22 in five minutes you could grind your own bevel on it, too.... I'm going with this. Thanks guys. EdM's SFX link has the lug nuts on back order and have been on back order for weeks. OK. Not going with this. lol.... Cain't find such a nut here in BFE. The price we pay I reckon. the good news is a friend's son in Fbx is a mechanic and found the lugs needed at NAPA there through a non-line source. I have two coming. This has been a fun mystery! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11539694 10/29/16 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,741 lapine oregon baltz526 Campfire Regular baltz526 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,741 lapine oregon Originally Posted by ironbender I'm trying to find a left hand metric lug nut. I need 12 mm x 1.5. Tried local tire dealer and our three auto parts stores. I've Googled my fingers raw and no luck. Any sources? I might have some out in the box. At least I believe I have some. I'll look. If I have some you can have them free. The anti American Constitutional party (Democrat). Wants to dismantle your rights, limiting every aspect of your constitutional rights. Death by 1000 cuts is the tactic. Each cut bleeds constitutional rights to control you. Control is the goal.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday ironbender #11539729 10/29/16 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,741 lapine oregon baltz526 Campfire Regular baltz526 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,741 lapine oregon No luck where I thought they where. Which means they are in one of the 5 gallon buckets of nuts/bolts out in the shop. Glad you found some. The anti American Constitutional party (Democrat). Wants to dismantle your rights, limiting every aspect of your constitutional rights. Death by 1000 cuts is the tactic. Each cut bleeds constitutional rights to control you. Control is the goal.

Re: Something Not Seen Everyday baltz526 #11540037 10/29/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender OP Campfire Oracle OP ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,172 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Yup, I'm all set (I think) Appreciate the offer. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender