Lug Nut Swellinb

[ChicagoRaptor17]

Anyone’s OEM lug nuts have a swelling problem? Getting mine replaced at dealer right now because the lug nuts are swelled up and the wrench cannot fit around them. Not super expensive to replace but pretty crazy to me. Guy said it’s due to temp and moisture changes? Anyone replace and have same problems later? Should i go away from OEM nuts or even wheels now?

 

[JohnyPython]

Get McGards - problem solved especially when the dealer is out of the picture.

 

[Donovan]

IS that normal for lug nuts to swell?

 

[smurfslayer]

I don’t want to say it’s normal or expected, but it’s been observed by numerous users on FRF - and not just Raptors, F150’s or Fords, other OEMs have these issues too.

 

[Donovan]

That is strange. I've never had this problem on any other vehicle platform.

Even the race cars and what not that I have driven. And of course that area, near the braking system, would get very warm.

 

[2019 scott]

I thinks it more from using an impact to tighten and loosen them than it is corrosion. That seems to tear up the stainless tin shell that’s on them.

 

[JasonSTL]

I replaced them on my 2019 Raptor with McGards from Summit Racing. $119 for the set in black and I kept them for my 2021 Raptor. Well worth it to not have to hassle with the outer shell spinning on the OEM nuts and then chiseling them off. Someone here had to do it on a bunch and it sold me on the McGards.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

its normal. the oem lugs are a 19mm with the chrome shell around them making them a 21mm. heat definitely plays a role. mine swelled like crazy after i started testing tires due to my brakes getting red hot. i swapped to solid lugs with the same size as the oem lugs. i didnt like how most of the lugs have a smaller shoulder than the oem

 

[JohnyPython]

McGards

 

[CoronaRaptor]

The factory lugs on my Raptor swelled and warp to FUCKle when you try to beat a socket onto them, the same thing with the cheapa$$ factory lugs on my Wrangler. Don't go back to stock. Can't believe oem would produce this cheap crap still.