Installed new lug nuts

[the fat bastid]

The other day I noticed one of my lug nut caps went missing. At first I thought the autobody guy was stealing them because I had solid lugs! Well, no. After 13 years I learned that our lugs are capped. Thanks one more time to the peanut gallery for always making me more smrt.

Our stock ones are acron bulge 60 degree seat, 1.4" tall, 1/2" thread width, 20 thread turns/inch, 13/16 hex.
I picked the Gorilla lifetime lug nuts. Part #: 61188 (bulk) / 61187 (clamshell).
The regular one, which is cheaper, is part #: 91188/91187/91187b (bag)

There are 2 mindsets for security lugs:
1) An amateur thief will just screw up the security lug or your wheel trying to get it off. Or they are a pro and will have the key. Just call insurance after.
2) A thief is looking for a quick steal. If you do anything to impede them then will move on to easier targets/they won't be prepared for keyed lugs.

Both are valid, I just happen to be in the first camp. Ymmv. Please don't turn this into a flamewar.

Here is some pics.

First, here is how they look on my wheels (my car has lived outside its whole life. I'll get them refinished soon, I swear! stop laughing!)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44 854&stc=1&d=1478215862

and second, our oem after a life outside, the gorilla, ours uncapped, and the cap. Some of the caps held up very well, still shiny. Some were in bad shape. Some were still snug, some could be pulled off by hand. Some have a little alignment line on the top, some have '20-1/2' marked on them. But not all. odd.

One thing to note is that the oem has this little point to the cap ends. No aftermarket one i've looked at have this. Oh well :(
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44 855&stc=1&d=1478215862

[MyBlackBeasts]

Nice Nuts!

Ha! Beat Joe to it...

I have always used "The System".

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/the-system

Reasons:
~They prevent the quickie thief, he moves on to the next vehicle w/o locks
~Each lug is a lock = 5 per wheel = even more discouraging to the thief
~They prevent wheel assembly imbalance the single locks can cause
~The appearance is sharp looking to the eyeball

Best price I found was amazon.com $40 for full set of 20.

[the fat bastid]

Nice Nuts!

Ha! Beat Joe to it...


http://www.hiyoooo.com/

[Spectragod]

Grundy insurance, no deductible and no F's given, I hope they take the whole car.....

[RF Overlord]

Good choice, Gavin. I put Gorillas on my car and Mary's.

[fastblackmerc]

Gorilla Locks
Gorilla Guard Locks (4 locks, free spinning sleeve on the outside of the lock) -
61681 - Chrome
Gorilla Locks (4 locks) - 71681N - Chrome, 71681NBC - Black Chrome
Gorilla Lock System (20 locks) - 71683N - Chrome, 71683NBC - Black Chrome

[sailsmen]

Same Reason I leave my key in the ignition and my front door unlocked, it's all insured bra!

[the fat bastid]

Same Reason I leave my key in the ignition and my front door unlocked, it's all insured bra!

My girl once had her car window broken to steal her cds. The door was unlocked. Don't harsh the buzz, no need for the violence, bra!

[sailsmen]

I say leave everything out on the sidewalk with a stack of boxes and a few wagons. A sign that says "For Sale" and that way they know it's worth their time to take it.

I mean it's all insured.

Just give it to them!

[MyBlackBeasts]

Same Reason I leave my key in the ignition and my front door unlocked, it's all insured bra!


I say leave everything out on the sidewalk with a stack of boxes and a few wagons. A sign that says "For Sale" and that way they know it's worth their time to take it. I mean it's all insured. Just give it to them!

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm aimed at Mr. Spectragod there?!? ;)

[Spectragod]

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm aimed at Mr. Spectragod there?!? ;)

Ya think??????? :rolleyes:

[MyBlackBeasts]

Ya think??????? :rolleyes:

Nahhhhhhhhh... He wouldn't do that! :shake:

Musta misinterpreted. :D

[Spectragod]

These guys must park in sketchy neighborhoods that they need 5 locks on 18" wheels....

Do people even steal wheels anymore?


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[SGT_MERC]

Nice Nuts!

Ha! Beat Joe to it...

I have always used "The System".

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/the-system

Reasons:
~They prevent the quickie thief, he moves on to the next vehicle w/o locks
~Each lug is a lock = 5 per wheel = even more discouraging to the thief
~They prevent wheel assembly imbalance the single locks can cause
~The appearance is sharp looking to the eyeball

Best price I found was amazon.com $40 for full set of 20.

What part # did you use. Me likey...

[fastblackmerc]

What part # did you use. Me likey...

Read post #6.

[SGT_MERC]

Read post #6.


Gotcha
I had a brain fart and thought "The System" was different. lol

[MMBLUE]

Gnarly looking rims :burnout:

I like your nuts :eek:

[DrZ]

Excellent information, greatly appreciated! Sometimes little bits of information go a long way for daily drivers! Thanks Fat

[DrZ]

Also try Dorman 611-071

[NXSBOB]

Costco sells nice chrome nuts in tire department for $.75 each. ($15 for a set of 20).

[crownvic97]

I need to replace my nuts as well :D

I never run locking lug nuts, if they really want the wheels, they will get them regardless is how I always looked at it.

[fastblackmerc]

I need to replace my nuts as well :D

I never run locking lug nuts, if they really want the wheels, they will get them regardless is how I always looked at it.

That's true but why make it easy for them?

[crownvic97]

That's true but why make it easy for them?

Thats a fair point as well

[jmsa540]

Nice Nuts!

Ha! Beat Joe to it...

I have always used "The System".

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/the-system

Reasons:
~They prevent the quickie thief, he moves on to the next vehicle w/o locks
~Each lug is a lock = 5 per wheel = even more discouraging to the thief
~They prevent wheel assembly imbalance the single locks can cause
~The appearance is sharp looking to the eyeball

Best price I found was amazon.com $40 for full set of 20.


can you please posts pics of yours on your vehicle? And is this what you have?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191435501359?_trksid=p2055119. m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[jmsa540]

fastblackmerc, what do you use?

[jmsa540]

is anyone using these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorilla-Wheel-Installation-Kits-1-2-20-Conical-Seat-60-Degree-Set-of-20-71783-/391334960565?hash=item5b1d619d b5:g:3s8AAOSwNphWYPMS&vxp=mtr

[fastblackmerc]

is anyone using these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorilla-Wheel-Installation-Kits-1-2-20-Conical-Seat-60-Degree-Set-of-20-71783-/391334960565?hash=item5b1d619d b5:g:3s8AAOSwNphWYPMS&vxp=mtr

That is the Gorilla Lock System referenced throughout this thread.

Have them on the MM and Charger.