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09-06-2020, 06:12 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Abbeville
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #20722
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replace lug nuts
Lug nuts are rusting bad, looking online for stainless nuts but not sure size for 2014 montana 3750fl, is it 1/2" x 20 acorn ?
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09-06-2020, 08:22 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I just got mine from Tredit tire, the folks who supply Keystone with the wheels. Got the right size and a good price.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-06-2020, 12:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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just get to a tire center and have them figure it out and then get stainless steel.
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09-06-2020, 05:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I bought SS lugs and then read some stuff about galling. If I understand correctly you could have a problem with galling, which has something to do with dissimilar metals. The lug could potentially be welded to the stud. I didn't want that to happen while on the road so I went back to my rusty lug nuts.
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2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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09-06-2020, 07:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Catoosa
Posts: 779
M.O.C. #18384
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I had a 3/8 or 1/2 inch stainless bolt that I was putting a stainless nut on, got it on about 1/2 an inch when it suddenly froze up. Wouldn’t tighten or loosen. No problem I thought, I’ll just get my 650 ft. Lb. air impact after it. It’s still stuck! No stainless lug nuts for me.
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09-07-2020, 08:03 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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You always need to use anti seize on stainless even if both are stainless. I use that stuff on steal as well. It helps get a better torque on the nut. No it's not like oil and allow the nut to back off. I wouldn't risk using stainless on wheels no matter what. Stainless looks good on some stuff but use caution as to how you use them. Stainless doesn't like to get hot ether. Heat makes the metal harder and more brittle. Ever try to drill out a stainless steal bolt. The trick is to turn the bit slow. If you go to fast the metal will turn blue and you are done drilling.
My recommendation is not to use stainless nuts.
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09-07-2020, 08:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Frostbite Falls
Posts: 433
M.O.C. #26015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slow Hand
You always need to use anti seize on stainless even if both are stainless. I use that stuff on steal as well. It helps get a better torque on the nut. No it's not like oil and allow the nut to back off. I wouldn't risk using stainless on wheels no matter what. Stainless looks good on some stuff but use caution as to how you use them. Stainless doesn't like to get hot ether. Heat makes the metal harder and more brittle. Ever try to drill out a stainless steal bolt. The trick is to turn the bit slow. If you go to fast the metal will turn blue and you are done drilling.
My recommendation is not to use stainless nuts.
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I know most won't agree with this, I use anti seize on my lug nuts always.
Leaned that 40 yrs. ago when driving semi.
I just adjust my toque a bit when using it.
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09-20-2020, 02:11 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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While anti-seize may not be a true lubricant like oil or grease, you can be sure that it modifies the friction involved when tightening a lug nut. Normally, lug nuts are not lubricated and that absence of lubrication is taken into account by the engineers when they give a torque specification. Adding lubrication can result in over torquing and risk of twisting off a stud bolt. It may be of no consequence on a towable but I can assure you that the owner's manual for my TV specifically advises against lubricating the threads on the lug nuts. There is a captive washer that should be lubricated with light oil.
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