Gorrilla/McGard lugnuts, anyone use?
09-06-2006, 08:41 PM
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Gorrilla/McGard lugnuts, anyone use?
...or other brand? Trying to decide on whether or not I want black or chrome. Anyone here using with black iForged wheels, either color? Pics?
09-06-2006, 08:55 PM
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Pics?
09-07-2006, 12:16 AM
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McGard lugs are fantastic. I posted awhile back about Gorilla and many have used them with much success as well. Personally, I can attest that McGard lugs are certainly of very high quality, but also of very high price.
09-07-2006, 08:20 AM
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I got the "black chrome" Gorilla Lugs and Locks from Thunder Racing for installation with my Machined Face ZO6 wheels.
They are NOT black chrome like what the pic from Thunder's site shows. They are barely a gloss black. But definitely a unique look. The finish I've found to be rather durable, and it's a suttle detail that's easy to overlook but catches you when you notice, rather than the typical chrome lugnuts. Unfortunately, can't post pics from work, but if wanted, will later this evening.
They are NOT black chrome like what the pic from Thunder's site shows. They are barely a gloss black. But definitely a unique look. The finish I've found to be rather durable, and it's a suttle detail that's easy to overlook but catches you when you notice, rather than the typical chrome lugnuts. Unfortunately, can't post pics from work, but if wanted, will later this evening.
09-07-2006, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
I got the "black chrome" Gorilla Lugs and Locks from Thunder Racing for installation with my Machined Face ZO6 wheels.
They are NOT black chrome like what the pic from Thunder's site shows. They are barely a gloss black. But definitely a unique look. The finish I've found to be rather durable, and it's a suttle detail that's easy to overlook but catches you when you notice, rather than the typical chrome lugnuts. Unfortunately, can't post pics from work, but if wanted, will later this evening.
They are NOT black chrome like what the pic from Thunder's site shows. They are barely a gloss black. But definitely a unique look. The finish I've found to be rather durable, and it's a suttle detail that's easy to overlook but catches you when you notice, rather than the typical chrome lugnuts. Unfortunately, can't post pics from work, but if wanted, will later this evening.
09-12-2006, 09:31 PM
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Sorry about the delay, I forgot about the pics until today!!!! Here ya go:
09-12-2006, 09:53 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Are those the acorn bulge 60 deg. tapered? Would you happen to have a part number?
09-12-2006, 11:15 PM
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There's No Nuts Like Gorilla Nuts
Try Gorilla #61137 bulge acorn 12mm x 1.5. Hardened steel with show chrome finish and lifetime guarantee against rusting. They don't get any better. 
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09-13-2006, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
Are those the acorn bulge 60 deg. tapered? Would you happen to have a part number?
I will say this: The finish, while not being "chrome" in the sense, seems to be very durable and didn't nick or anything when Installing the wheels and torquing the lugnuts.
09-13-2006, 08:07 AM
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Thanks for the info guys! I do like the black ones.