Left hand lug bolts question

[pearljam724]

I have my original left hand lug bolts on rear driver side. Im aware that these cars had them. But, what was the reason behind it ?

 

[BeatersRus]

just a headsup,you can buy mag lugs in left hand thread off ebay nowadaze.

 

[Jerry Hall]

I don't know this to be factual, but I have been told it was due to the thought that right hand lugs on the left side of the car were capable of loosening under certain conditions.

 

[dadsbee]

That and it was just to F with new tire changers. Priceless watching someone snap the lugs off with an impact... if it wasn't you of course!

 

[khryslerkid]

If they aren't tight, they won't spin off while driving.

 

[YY1]

...but if they are loose, right on right will tighten and left on left will also tighten (moving forward)

Right on left will loosen.

It's physics.

But most people don't have a decent grasp of physics apparently (including people who regularly operate torque wrenches).

 

[6PKRTSE]

I believe 70' was the year of the change over from l.h. to r.h. I have 4 70's coincidentally and 2 of them have l.h. and 2 of the have r.h. and all appear to still be the original studs in each car.

 

[pearljam724]

Pain in ***, I’m putting on new wheels and lug nuts. Rather than buy 5 left hand nuts. I think I ll just replace the studs. All these years and I guess it has to be me, lol !

 

[Jerry Hall]

Pain in ***, I’m putting on new wheels and lug nuts. Rather than buy 5 left hand nuts. I think I ll just replace the studs. All these years and I guess it has to be me, lol !

I'll pay the postage for the LH studs in good shape.

 

[BeatersRus]

I'll pay the postage for the LH studs in good shape.

you collect those? i have a tin somewheres full,with the lug nuts.

 

[pearljam724]

I'll pay the postage for the LH studs in good shape.

I have no problem, giving them to you. But, I’d be very hesitant on reusing any wheel studs. Once used, the knurls will never be the same. Not worth the hassle of one spinning and not being able to get the nut off when you need to. I cut one off and replaced it on my 1950 Chevy not too long ago for that reason. Not a big deal. But, it’s not worth a hassle you can prevent.

 

[pearljam724]

I have no problem, giving them to you. But, I’d be very hesitant on reusing any wheel studs. Once used, the knurls will never be the same. Not worth the hassle of one spinning and not being able to get the nut off when you need to. I cut one off and replaced it on my 1950 Chevy not too long ago for that reason. Not a big deal. But, it’s not worth a hassle you can prevent.

Plus, if you get a flat tire somewhere. Come to find out the stud starts spinning because you installed a used one. You’re screwed

 

[BeatersRus]

the back ones arent hard to get out in good condition but those front drum ones....
even with the press..id have to agree with pearl.

 

[khryslerkid]

They still make these left handed studs. Dorman has them.

 

[junior340]

They still make these left handed studs. Dorman has them.

610-104 ? rear stud? I hope so.

 

[YY1]

I've never had an issue reusing studs on the rears, but the fronts are a royal pain.

 

[Cranky]

I believe 70' was the year of the change over from l.h. to r.h. I have 4 70's coincidentally and 2 of them have l.h. and 2 of the have r.h. and all appear to still be the original studs in each car.

The red X means I disagree and that's it lol. I think it was 73 or around there that the left hand studs were discontinued. Anyways, I bought a 72 Challenger in 74 with 40K miles on it and nearly broke the left fronts off because I was turning them clockwise to get them off. That's when I found out the car had been wrecked and whoever fixed it replaced the left handed lugs with right hand and I didn't bother looking for the 'L' on the ends. The left rear still had the original left handed ones on it.....

 

[khryslerkid]

610-104 ? rear stud? I hope so.

I guess I'll retract my former statement. They haven't made those for over ten years. I contacted Dorman and they're not manufacturing any left hand threads anymore.

I must have found some nos ones a couple of years ago. Hold on to them if you happen to have some. I changed mine out for all right handed ones just in case someone else besides myself ever changes the wheels.

Feel free to red X my post!

 

[junior340]

Drats !!!

 

[YY1]

I used to get left hand lug nuts at 4x4 stores.

been a while, though