I finally found a set of HPP wheels for my '86 CP. These were one of the last pieces I need for my big brake conversion. Anyone have suggestion for lug nuts to use? Thanks
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86 Colony Park, non-op'd
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I have a huge box of Ford OE lugnuts (take-offs from a dealer that installs keyed lugnuts on all their cars). I find they both functionally and visually fit the HPPs pretty much perfectly.
They are the 2-part lugnuts that Ford has been sued for using because corrosion and separation of the outer skin from the inner nut can make them hard to remove, so that's a consideration to keep in mind. FWIW I believe the "swollen lugnuts" issue is probably avoidable if your lugnuts never get taken off or put on with an impact wrench, but that's my take.Last edited by kishy; 11-01-2017, 10:27 AM. -
If you like wheel locks...https://shop.mcgard.com/chrome-cone-...action=related
If you just want lugs...https://shop.mcgard.com/chrome-cone-...action=related
McGard is usa made. I think this style (not bulge) really looks nice on the hpp wheels. If you buy numerous full size fords just buy a box of 100 for $65. If you were in NY I would sell you some but it is not worth shipping. I look on Ebay for what I want. Lifetime warranty against rust, chipping or peeling. They also have black and colored ends. The thread size is 1/2 X 20.
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I just replaced the factory original 2-piece lug nuts on my '98 HPP with a set of 20 Dorman 611.071 1-piece lug nuts. They are identical. I could not find a lug nut set that had the correct shape to fill the shallow bore around the lig nut seat on the HPPs. These are factory replacement lugs for a late-model Mustang. Buying them that way did cost more but I got a factory match to the originals which was important to me. Most lug nut sets either had a 3/4" hex which would be too large, were too short for the HPPs, or lacked the flare near the seat and would look funny on the wheels.-Steve
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just beware the hex size. the common 1/2-20 lug nuts use a 3/4" head, Ford lug wrenches are 13/16". Not a big deal if you're not keeping the lug wrench but its something you want to plan for ahead of time. My Mark VII has had my breaker bar with a 3/4 socket in the trunk for years now. I really need to replace the lug nuts so I can get my tools back and just use the standard lug wrench to swap the spare if needed.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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