Date:         Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:45:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Carat Front Wheel Lug Bolts
Comments: To: Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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Yes the factory alloys use a 60 degree cone which is quite common. Many aftermarket lug bolts in this size only have a 17mm hex head which works since many wheels do not have space for a 19mm impact socket. For my wheel fitments I have been using the spline tuner nuts or bolts when needed. Makes it easy to get sets and needing that socket is a theft deterrent.  

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Spline_Lug_Bolt_14x1_50_Thread_32MM_Shank_p/6828125.htm

There is also a 40mm long for those that need spacers. 

T3Technique also has what you need. 

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Miguel Pacheco
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 7:16 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Carat Front Wheel Lug Bolts

Well, the difference is that I'm looking for Carat (alloy wheel,) so they are bolts, not lugs (as with all 2wd Vanagon, I believe,) but cone (for alloy wheel,) vs ball profile (for steel wheel.)

*Miguel*

*The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
*- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*



On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 5:09 AM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> "listmember quickie" is one thing. Listmember cheapie, is a totally 
> different deal. There is a Samba vendor who sells used Carat bolts 
> regularly for $4 each. Most aftermarket bolts have 17mm hex instead of 19mm.
>
> There is a listmember who has new SA T3 bolts for $5 each. The 
> difference is they are galvanized instead of pretty chrome on German 
> bolts. Also have cleaned but used bolts for $3 each. Shipping $6 anywhere in the US.
>
>
> :-)
>
> BenT
> sent from my box of bolts
>
> On Nov 22, 2014, at 3:59 AM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for used, cheap and what I can get fast. Aftermarket is 
> fine, although I was just wanting to do a listmember quickie. I know I 

> can go and get new hardware from the usual vendors. Thanks
>
> *Miguel*
>
>

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