Had factory alloy XLT rims off the Ranger today, and when putting it back on and done up tight there was still movement in them, so checked other 3 and were the same. I’m guessing the factory capped wheel nuts bottomed out, but I could still move them back and forth slightly with the wheel brace. It was the same on all 24 studs. Is this normal wit a Ranger with only 60,000kms on it? Or should I change all the studs?
Cheers
Adam
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- GerryP
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The factory nuts have a pressed cover on them which regularly distort and come loose. I had to virtually hammer a socket on to a couple of mine once as they had become too distorted. Usually happens if someone uses a rattle gun on them. Chuck them all out and buy proper nuts. The last thing you want on the side of the road is a hassle getting the wheel on or off if you get a flat!
Gerry
'17 Ford Ranger PX2 XLT Supercab
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Manual, Canopy, Flares, ROH Assassins, Smartbar Stealth, Solar & Dual Battery
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I see you are in Adelaide, so am I.adam913 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:54 pm Had factory alloy XLT rims off the Ranger today, and when putting it back on and done up tight there was still movement in them, so checked other 3 and were the same. I’m guessing the factory capped wheel nuts bottomed out, but I could still move them back and forth slightly with the wheel brace. It was the same on all 24 studs. Is this normal wit a Ranger with only 60,000kms on it? Or should I change all the studs?
Cheers
Adam
I purchased a set of nuts for mine that were only on for a few weeks.
I got different wheels that came with nuts so I don't need them.
PM me if you are interested.
These are what I have... https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-RANGER-C ... nav=SEARCH
2018 XLT PX2 in Winning Blue