Preventing rust on my nuts

[ROC]

My lug nuts.

I had a bearing buddy cap come off and the grease covered my wheel. I decided to take all the tires off and clean em up real good. Degreaser, pressure washing.

Sumbitch, I could barely get the lugs nuts off. I had to cheater bar the things loose. It's hot enough in my garage ( It ain't AC'd like RD, yet) and I would hate to have to try that in the 115 degree heat on the side of the road. If needed, I would have penetraing oiled them, heated them and worked them back and forth, but, that ain't gonna happen on I-10

Last time they were off was when I got new tires a couple years ago. The tire shops impact is obviously better and stronger than mine. They were rusted pretty good though.

So, any tips on preventing the rust without risking the lugs coming loose?

 

[Tom Brown]

I always spritz the threads with WD40 and it seems to work fine but I'm sure that's a redneck solution to a simple problem that can be solved the right way for a couple of grand. If you use a straw, there isn't much overspray.

 

[ROC]

I always spritz the threads with WD40 and it seems to work fine but I'm sure that's a redneck solution to a simple problem that can be solved the right way for a couple of grand. If you use a straw, there isn't much overspray.

I'm OK with redneck engineering. It's saved me many times.

Yeah, I used WD40 to clean the threads up with a steel brush. Guess I'll put a little more on before reinstalling.

 

[parkerpowersports]

i use anti-seize when reinstalling lug nuts

 

[PokerRun388]

Lol, "preventing rust on my nuts", that title made me laugh...

ROC, lol

 

[McRib]

The auto parts stores sell thread anti seize paste. Comes in a white or grey bottle. Apply it to ur lug threads generously then put the lug nuts on. U can stuff some in the lug nuts also for double duty. Ive never had a rust/seized problem since ive owned the boat.

 

[ROC]

OK. I'm running into Parker in a few. I'll get some of that anti-sieze stuff.

Thanks :thumbsup

 

[ROC]

Lol, "preventing rust on my nuts", that title made me laugh...

ROC, lol

rust happens.............gotta do what I gotta do

 

[McRib]

Now if rust on ur nutz is code for u havent been gettin any. We cant help u with that! Thats jamies job u better get her to step to the plate remember its not rape when ur married

 

[ROC]

Now if rust on ur nutz is code for u havent been gettin any. We cant help u with that! Thats jamies job u better get her to step to the plate remember its not rape when ur married

:champagne:

 

[ROC]

What a dumbass. My air compressor regulator was set at 80 lbs. lol. That didn't do my impact any favors. Idiot. :skull
Learn something every day, I always say

 

[500bbc]

Make sure you use a torque wrench reinstalling especially with anti seize (anti seize not recommended by the "experts").

 

[parkerpowersports]

Make sure you use a torque wrench reinstalling especially with anti seize (anti seize not recommended by the "experts").

knock on wood, been doing it a long time, havent had one come loose yet

 

[djunkie]

Anti seize all the way. Careful with the stuff though. You only need to put a dab on. Also if you get it on your hands in no time you'll be covered in it. I don't know what it is but that stuff spreads like a wildfire. Lol

 

[boatnam2]

The reason i dont leave home without my cordless dewalt impact wrench...Hasn't lost a match yet!

 

[djunkie]

Make sure you use a torque wrench reinstalling especially with anti seize (anti seize not recommended by the "experts").

Really? Been using it for years. I worked for a trucking company as a mechanic and we used it on all our trucks lugs. Never had a problem. Also use it on my personal vehicles.

 

[McRib]

Really? Been using it for years. I worked for a trucking company as a mechanic and we used it on all our trucks lugs. Never had a problem. Also use it on my personal vehicles.

X2

 

[ROC]

My torque wrench is at home. Been thinking about getting another for the river pad though.

Am I missing something, because I was just gonna make sure the nuts were country tight. I used to torque the nuts on the fire trucks, but, we had aluminum wheels and the wheel manufacturer recommended it.

I have steel wheels here.

 

[ROC]

Hey Nate. Where can I get a decent torque wrench in Parker or Havasu? I might as well get a couple. One for big stuff and one for smaller stuff like my seadoos

 

[TBI]

I always spritz the threads with WD40 and it seems to work fine but I'm sure that's a redneck solution to a simple problem that can be solved the right way for a couple of grand. If you use a straw, there isn't much overspray.

Rednecks don't "spritz" .....only homos and Jews

 

[boatnam2]

I would never even bother to torque a g-cart..shit falls off i will just put it back on...

 

[Outdrive1]

Rednecks don't "spritz" .....only homos and Jews

I haven't seen Tom sporting a yamaka.

 

[TBI]

I haven't seen Tom sporting a yamaka.

I think he has a Kawasaki

 

[Phebus]

You haven't been licking your nuts have you? That will cause rust.

 

[truggyboy]

i use anti-seize when reinstalling lug nuts

I use anti seize too

 

[JBS]

Rednecks don't "spritz" .....only homos and Jews

Geez and people think Pokey has it rough around here

Now your picking on Ritchie and I


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[HavasuHank]

Geez and people think Pokey has it rough around here

Now your picking on Ritchie and I


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[TBI]

Geez and people think Pokey has it rough around here

Now your picking on Ritchie and I


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Ritchie's Jewish?

 

[djunkie]

Ritchie's Jewish?

LOL!!!!

 

[Bobby V]

Damm. Roc has more problems at the river then anybody I know.

 

[JBS]

Ritchie's Jewish?

I gave you a slow pitch over the plate since you are medicated more than usual


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[OutCole'd]

Anti seize all the way. Careful with the stuff though. You only need to put a dab on. Also if you get it on your hands in no time you'll be covered in it. I don't know what it is but that stuff spreads like a wildfire. Lol

You're not kidding about that stuff being messy as shit. When I was a tech, we would smear it all over the ear piece on a shop phone, then call that extension from another phone in the shop and get someone new to answer it... LOL, anti sieze all over their ear for the rest of the day, there's no getting that shit off.

 

[CampbellCarl]

I gave you a slow pitch over the plate since you are medicated more than usual


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You, my friend, are the most recent recipient of the 'Master of the Understatement" award of the year!

 

[Abc123]

Also use it on anything stainless to stainless. Your local Ace will have it:thumbsup

 

[Cajun]

Something else I've come across with lug nuts. It's not the threads that seize, but the mating surface of tapered nuts on aluminum rims. I use white lithium on those.

 

[PokerRun388]

Geez and people think Pokey has it rough around here

Now your picking on Ritchie and I


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Lol

 

[boatnam2]

You're not kidding about that stuff being messy as shit. When I was a tech, we would smear it all over the ear piece on a shop phone, then call that extension from another phone in the shop and get someone new to answer it... LOL, anti sieze all over their ear for the rest of the day, there's no getting that shit off.

we use to do that shit all the time..phone, radios, door handles...last time 2 guys almost got into fight....

 

[500bbc]

Really? Been using it for years. I worked for a trucking company as a mechanic and we used it on all our trucks lugs. Never had a problem. Also use it on my personal vehicles.

I agree just what I've read trying to be anal on the trailer, lugs, bearings etc. I hate putting them on dry too but make sure I use a torque wrench.

 

[500bbc]

Really? Been using it for years. I worked for a trucking company as a mechanic and we used it on all our trucks lugs. Never had a problem. Also use it on my personal vehicles.

Wait a damn minute........aren't those big rig lug nuts on like 1-1/2" studs torqued to 160 FP??? They'll never work loose.

 

[djunkie]

Wait a damn minute........aren't those big rig lug nuts on like 1-1/2" studs torqued to 160 FP??? They'll never work loose.

Fuck if I know. We just used a big ass 1" impact gun.

 

[Tom Brown]

Also if you get it on your hands in no time you'll be covered in it. I don't know what it is but that stuff spreads like a wildfire. Lol

You can't clean it. You can just spread it thinner.

 

[Tom Brown]

we use to do that shit all the time..phone, radios, door handles...last time 2 guys almost got into fight....

I don't like to see grown men fight but they were probably easy to get apart.

 

[Crazyhippy]

Wait a damn minute........aren't those big rig lug nuts on like 1-1/2" studs torqued to 160 FP??? They'll never work loose.

Tighter than 160... my big dollar 1/2" gun wont budge them on 175psi...:banghead: the gun is rated at 700+ftlb at 125psi

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[TBI]

we use to do that shit all the time..phone, radios, door handles...last time 2 guys almost got into fight....

It works great on binoculars too

 

[parkerpowersports]

depends roc, if its just for lugs n shit id get an autozone special. but if your going to be torquing engine parts or something id get matco or crap-on

 

[500bbc]

Fuck if I know. We just used a big ass 1" impact gun.

That'd twist my nuts right off!