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Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« on: March 21, 2016, 08:27:05 AM »
Does anybody know about Uni lug wheels on a boat trailer. I have these vintage Western turbine wheels and thought I would put them to use. I'm sure I would have to put wheel studs but I can't seem to figure out how to find the right washer. Anybody have any experience using these on a trailer?


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2016, 08:41:31 AM »
They are specific nuts and washers.

Look at the nuts Toyota truck alloy wheels use,  you will need the metric studs to match,  but they might be close to what your looking for. The lower shield on the nut should fit pretty snug.

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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2016, 12:11:40 PM »
This is what I use on my western wheels.


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Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2016, 03:23:02 PM »
This is what I use on my western wheels.


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Same here, or at least really similar. I recently bought some at O'Reilly Auto Parts.

Does anyone know a supplier for the "oblong" washers used on the uni-lugs?


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2016, 03:26:06 PM »
Same here, or at least really similar. I recently bought some at O'Reilly Auto Parts.

Does anyone know a supplier for the "oblong" washers used on the uni-lugs?


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You mean for like the old ET wheels?

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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2016, 03:40:45 PM »
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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2016, 04:37:15 PM »

http://www.etmags.com/lug_nuts.html

You are the man. I don't care what anyone else says.

I have a brand new set of chrome Supreme's I want the new washers for. They have that oblong hole a round washer won't cover.


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2016, 07:23:06 PM »
You need a shouldered lug nut roughly .003-.007 smaller in diameter than the stud hole with an offset washer.  You probably want at least a 1/2" deep shaft.  This is just a generic search but its kinda what you need to look for.
 http://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/cragar-keystone-klassic-wheel-lug-nuts/washer-shape/offset-oval-centered-oval
http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/lug-nuts/lug-nut-thread-size/1-2-20-rh-in/lug-nut-seat-style/shank
http://www.jegs.com/p/Cragar/Cragar-Lug-Nuts/753955/10002/-1

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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2016, 08:38:18 AM »

You need a shouldered lug nut roughly .003-.007 smaller in diameter than the stud hole with an offset washer.  You probably want at least a 1/2" deep shaft.  This is just a generic search but its kinda what you need to look for.
 http://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/cragar-keystone-klassic-wheel-lug-nuts/washer-shape/offset-oval-centered-oval
http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/lug-nuts/lug-nut-thread-size/1-2-20-rh-in/lug-nut-seat-style/shank
http://www.jegs.com/p/Cragar/Cragar-Lug-Nuts/753955/10002/-1

Thanks for this. Yes, it's the offset washers I need. I've taken my old ones to a couple of auto parts stores and tire shops and they were lost...


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2016, 08:58:55 AM »
Thanks for this. Yes, it's the offset washers I need. I've taken my old ones to a couple of auto parts stores and tire shops and they were lost...


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There's no such thing as an auto parts store anymore.

Just glorified license plate frame shops that sell oil filters and air fresheners.

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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2016, 11:18:55 AM »
Thanks Hoofy did you just screw studs into the nuts?


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2016, 09:11:35 PM »
Thanks Hoofy did you just screw studs into the nuts?


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The one in the picture was just a quick repair for a damaged wheel stud.

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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2016, 01:11:58 AM »
Do you know what length wheel stud your running? I know it's all proportional to the wheel, just getting an idea


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2016, 09:05:27 AM »
Do you know what length wheel stud your running? I know it's all proportional to the wheel, just getting an idea


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Depends on the inside depth of the acorn nut. My studs protrude 1/2 inch beyond the face of the wheel.

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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2016, 06:31:35 PM »
Are the holes on a western wheel round or oval. I'm not convinced this is a western. The lug nut King on ebayb says I need l lugs for a ansen/Indy wheel.


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2016, 07:47:06 PM »
I have the same rims. Take them to classic wheel in glendora, ask for Kyle 626-914-7725. He will welding the holes and re-drill them to work with an acorn lug nut. He will polish them too. Nice guy


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2016, 10:12:24 PM »
Awesome thank you for the info. I don't want to put ugly trailer wheels on it. Besides its seems I can fix the trailer. Now the boat is another story. Is there a mechanic in the ie I can take this boat to and have them give me the rundown of things to fix and it what order


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2016, 11:51:04 PM »
Check these wheels out I can get these brand-new for $450 bucks any one you like


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2016, 11:52:49 PM »
This is my most popular everyone likes this one


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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2016, 08:58:37 PM »
I got the wheels back from classic wheel. They filled and drilled the wheels, thanks for the recommendation! Now the next problem. The only screw in studs I can find at 2" long overall. I don't Think they will work because the wall of these rims is too thick and I can't seem to find longer ones.

How hard is it to drill the hubs to use a press in stud. Anyone done it?


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« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2016, 09:03:38 PM »
Do it all the time, super easy,  grab some cutting oil (I like the dark crap) and drill them one size at a time to the press diameter recommended by the lug stud manufacturer.

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Re: Uni-lug wheels on trailer?
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2016, 09:09:40 PM »
Thanks GT. It's a 1/4" screw in. I'm going to look at the dimensions in a little more detail now but would a quarter inch press into work? Or should I go a size up.


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