powershift
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I tracked a noise to what I think is the lug nuts vibrating making a loose washer sound on rough road. Will they get looser and break or are they fine? 16 of 20 are like that.
Lug nut quality?
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Rover Range
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The metal caps are loose. Most likely from using the incorrect lug socket.
They do break off at the shoulder where the washer is.
They do break off at the shoulder where the washer is.
txfromwi
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But that's just the cap, right? The working part should remain in place, right?
Rover Range
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Yes. Just the cosmetic cap that is loose.
Rest of the lug nut will be fine.
Rest of the lug nut will be fine.
Note that the cosmetic cap can deform enough that you can't get a 22mm socket on it anymore, and can spin with a larger socket. I'd recommend getting some solid lug nuts, Gorilla make some, I got Eisen brand ones from Amazon and have been happy with them. Being able to get a lug off while in the back country is important to me, the oem are garbage waiting to leave your stranded.
powershift
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I contacted Gorilla to get help with their product because it sounds like they have a one-piece design in chrome. I'm not sure what part number or who their authorized resellers are. Lots of knock-offs out there for auto parts.
16FujiDisco
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Rover Range
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A 7/8" socket works well with the OEM lug nuts. It is tight enough, not to damage the OEM lug nut.
The solid lug nuts are a joy to remove and install.
The solid lug nuts are a joy to remove and install.
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powershift
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Gorilla responded to my availability request with the same part number 75148R RANGE ROVER MAG 7/8" 14-1.50 CHR BULK. "You can purchase these through online retailers like Summit Racing, SFX Performance, 4Wheel Parts, eBay as well as Wheel Pros"
