http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_784_549/alloy_wheel_lug_bolt_each.html
Stuart
From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans [mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 8:38 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
I don't know which ones you got from VC ...
but .....they have or may still sell cone seat bolts and nuts that have a
smaller surface area in the cone area, than a true vanagon 14 inch alloy lug
bolt or nut.
If they like are the ones I got from them ..
to use with South African 15 inch steel wheels I got from them a few years
back ...( they sell something different now ) ....they are cone seat bolts
and nuts ..but for steel wheels and not actually exactly the same as the
ones for 14 inch alloy wheels.
scott
On 1/6/2013 8:14 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
I purchased a set of nuts and bolts from Van Café. Chrome plated and
$30/set. Nuts and bolts are different sizes, so you need a new lug wrench
with multiple sockets. I like the extending handle type.
Stuart
'85 Westy w/Carat wheels
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Peter Krogh
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 7:57 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
I'm replacing my steelies with a set of factory alloys from a Carat. It
sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear
tire yet).
Can anyone shed light on what's needed to install these on a stock 85 Westy?
____
Also, I've got a bit of a thunk in the front suspension. When I pulled the
wheel, I can definitely feel play in what I think is the front bushing of
the upper control arm (that wishbone-shaped piece that attaches around the
to of the shock). For the record, I did have some of the front suspension
bushings replaced, but not this one.
I assume that means that this should be replaces ASAP. Anyone care to
comment on the safety/PIA factor of this job?
Thanks in advance.
Peter=
