Got the 16" tires and wheels installed - the height gain leveled thing out very well. I did have an issue right at first as the Discount Tire kid jacked on the axle just inboard of the spring, not the U-bolts. I stoped the work immediately and had him grab the manager who told him I was correct, Everything looked OK and he reposition the jacks correctly. Kid told me he had always jacked on the axles of cars. I explained to him in no uncertain terms, do not do that on a trailer as the tubes are thinner.
Anyway to my question. My previous spare was a steel wheel so carriage bolts and normal lug nuts worked. Now I have an aluminum wheel and need the proper studs to work with the correct lug nuts.
From parts look up
140003 : TIRE LUGNUT 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL 3/4 HEX 1.38" TALL
Please Note: All parts can be purchased through a Grand Design RV dealer near you.
So this nut will fit a 1/2" stud, but what is the thread [itch - is it standardized? I checked the Dexter site for my axle, but could not find the stud information.
I guess what I am asking is if I go to an auto parts store and get studs and lug nuts to mount the spare, what do I ask for?
Thanks - Keith
Anyway to my question. My previous spare was a steel wheel so carriage bolts and normal lug nuts worked. Now I have an aluminum wheel and need the proper studs to work with the correct lug nuts.
From parts look up
140003 : TIRE LUGNUT 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL 3/4 HEX 1.38" TALL
- Part Name: TIRE LUGNUT 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL 3/4 HEX 1.38" TALL
- Part Number: 140003
- Part Description: TIRE LUGNUT 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL 3/4 HEX 1.38" TALL
Please Note: All parts can be purchased through a Grand Design RV dealer near you.
So this nut will fit a 1/2" stud, but what is the thread [itch - is it standardized? I checked the Dexter site for my axle, but could not find the stud information.
I guess what I am asking is if I go to an auto parts store and get studs and lug nuts to mount the spare, what do I ask for?
Thanks - Keith
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