Wheel nuts and caps
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Wheel nuts and caps
I hoping for some help or advice here.
I have a 99 C5 and I'm changing from the wagon wheels to the thin spokes, at the same time I'm going to switch to the new style receiver. So I have all the parts ready, tires mounted on the rims, new style Tire Pressure Sensors inside, new key FOBs and a newer receiver, which I will solder in place so either the old style or the new style receiver will work.
So I'm all ready right ??
Last week I saw a C5 with the thin spokes and I looked at it ... the wheel nuts seem different. There seems to be a plastic cap on the new stlye nuts ??
So my questions are this:
Do they uses different wheel nuts with the thin spoke wheels ??
What are my options ?
I don't like the idea of using my factory plain old wheel nuts on the thin spokes. With the wagon wheels the nuts are covered, but on the thin spokes the nuts are exposed, so I think GM put plastic caps on the to make them look better.
What are my options ??
Thanks
Bob
I have a 99 C5 and I'm changing from the wagon wheels to the thin spokes, at the same time I'm going to switch to the new style receiver. So I have all the parts ready, tires mounted on the rims, new style Tire Pressure Sensors inside, new key FOBs and a newer receiver, which I will solder in place so either the old style or the new style receiver will work.
So I'm all ready right ??
Last week I saw a C5 with the thin spokes and I looked at it ... the wheel nuts seem different. There seems to be a plastic cap on the new stlye nuts ??
So my questions are this:
Do they uses different wheel nuts with the thin spoke wheels ??
What are my options ?
I don't like the idea of using my factory plain old wheel nuts on the thin spokes. With the wagon wheels the nuts are covered, but on the thin spokes the nuts are exposed, so I think GM put plastic caps on the to make them look better.
What are my options ??
Thanks
Bob
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I did the polished thin spoke swap on my 99 about 6 years ago..I bought all new nuts and the plastic nut covers..Reused my same tire pressure sensors..If you have a 99 I believe you have to stay with the old sensors even though your using the newer rim..The 01-04 sensors were different..The thin spoke swap is the best thing you can do to make your car look 100% better..
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I also see part number 64002 the difference between the two are the 64002 has a 13/16" hex and cost less while the 64012 has a 3/4" hex and cost more, but should be lighter since they are smaller. Both have the std. M12 x 1.5 internal threads.
So with your approval I'll get a set of the lighter 64012 from Amazon.
Thanks
So with your approval I'll get a set of the lighter 64012 from Amazon.
Thanks
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I also see part number 64002 the difference between the two are the 64002 has a 13/16" hex and cost less while the 64012 has a 3/4" hex and cost more, but should be lighter since they are smaller. Both have the std. M12 x 1.5 internal threads.
So with your approval I'll get a set of the lighter 64012 from Amazon.
Thanks
So with your approval I'll get a set of the lighter 64012 from Amazon.
Thanks
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Just curious, if you have an new style receiver, fobs, and tmps, why are you leaving the old style in? And are you sure that won't interfere with the operation since they have different wiring connectors? Just trying to follow the logic of keeping the old style RFA receiver. Thanks,,
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I'm not going to leave the old style receiver in, I'll only use the newer style receiver.
I am only going to leave the old style receiver PLUG in place and I'll solder the new style plug into the existing wiring harness.
This way if I ever want to go back to the old style all I'll have to do is plug it in since I never removed the plug.
In other words, I'll have 2 plugs in the car, 1 for the new style and 1 for the old but I'll only be using one of the 2 plugs at a time.
It's just I'll still have the old wagon wheels with the old style senders in them, so just in case I need to go back I'll be able to easily
I am only going to leave the old style receiver PLUG in place and I'll solder the new style plug into the existing wiring harness.
This way if I ever want to go back to the old style all I'll have to do is plug it in since I never removed the plug.
In other words, I'll have 2 plugs in the car, 1 for the new style and 1 for the old but I'll only be using one of the 2 plugs at a time.
It's just I'll still have the old wagon wheels with the old style senders in them, so just in case I need to go back I'll be able to easily
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I think I'm going to go with the McGaurd nuts, just the standard nuts, 3/4" hex rather than the Gorilla nuts. 64012
I don't think I need any wheel locks, so I'll just get 20 of the 64012.
I think the McGaurd are better and they are made in the USA ... I don't think the Gorilla nuts are.
Sure the Gorilla nuts are cheaper, but I tend to keep things for a long time and I think the McGaurds will last longer.
My main point here is the McGaurds are made in the USA, so I'll go with those.
I don't think I need any wheel locks, so I'll just get 20 of the 64012.
I think the McGaurd are better and they are made in the USA ... I don't think the Gorilla nuts are.
Sure the Gorilla nuts are cheaper, but I tend to keep things for a long time and I think the McGaurds will last longer.
My main point here is the McGaurds are made in the USA, so I'll go with those.
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After talking to a good friend I made small change. I went with the Spline Drive McGuards, With the install tool they only cost a little more, but they should be lighter and the splines will act as a wheel lock, you can't get the wheels off without the spline tool.
I ordered McGuard part number 65357 ... still made in the USA.
Thanks for all you help.
Bob
I ordered McGuard part number 65357 ... still made in the USA.
Thanks for all you help.
Bob
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After talking to a good friend I made small change. I went with the Spline Drive McGuards, With the install tool they only cost a little more, but they should be lighter and the splines will act as a wheel lock, you can't get the wheels off without the spline tool.
I ordered McGuard part number 65357 ... still made in the USA.
Thanks for all you help.
Bob
I ordered McGuard part number 65357 ... still made in the USA.
Thanks for all you help.
Bob
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A few oz. of weight .. I know, it's not much, a friend told me you save more by just cleaning the wheel. But with the splines added security, I went with those ... and at least I'm not adding to my un-sprung weight.
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It might be a little late, but I stumbled across a good price on the stock ones with caps. SLP has a set of 20 nuts with the gray caps for $12.95 for the set.
They also have some other charges, like a $25 min order and $4.95 handling charge and probably shipping. If you are getting something from them or getting a couple of sets, it might work out ok.
I hope it helps someone.
http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...57&BIG=82557-1
They also have some other charges, like a $25 min order and $4.95 handling charge and probably shipping. If you are getting something from them or getting a couple of sets, it might work out ok.
I hope it helps someone.
http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...57&BIG=82557-1