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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: 2tracN on December 24, 2009, 06:18:03 PM
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Mine need replaced due to corrosion. Anyone know if I can get longer or stronger bolts? Are they hard to change out on an 00 Tracker? I have some heavy aftermarket wheels installed and would feel alot better if I knew I a good hold on em'. Thank you
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ive been running 33's on my truck for about a year now, and have never had a problem, or any of my other zukes for that matter with 33's and bigger, i dont think u will have an issue with them, and i dont think i have ever heard of an aftermarket HD or "arp" stud replacement for them.
a bit of rust on lug nuts is normal, i wouldn't worry about "corrosion" dont throw $$$ away for no reason.....
-Lance
ps: post a pic if you want and we will have a look.
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Ok, Thank you, I will just replace the rear lug that rusted away making it too short for the lug nut to grab. I can get a stock bolt from autozone for a couple bucks.
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it rusted away? or did it break from over tightenting or a crossthread perhaps?
also, how thick are your rims? (how much thread do you have sticking out after your put your rim on?
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when I removed the stock lug nut after buying it, the lug nut was full of "powdered" rust and the end 1/4" or so seemed to have rotted off. I am not certain how thick my custom rims are but I would say it is a noticable amount thicker, so the nuts don't grab as much of the bolt thread as stock. I wonder if any of the bolt on spacers have longer bolts?? I am thinking about adding spacers anyhow.
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Just sounds like a fluke poorly made lug(or abused by a tire shop) replace it with stock but keep an eye on them if any other exhibit this behavior come back here and tell the board...y