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08-16-2013, 09:50 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
Most of the lug nuts were not torqued very tight on the 1996 TXT I purchased. One wheel had all 4 lug nuts put on backwards. The wheel has minor damage. I used a thread chaser on just the 1/4 inch next to the brake drum on the rear. The threads cleaned up with very little effort. If the wheels are prone to working loose I will replace wheel.
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08-17-2013, 12:42 AM | #2 |
Master of All Things
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
if the nuts are installed correctly, and properly tightened, you shouldn't have a problem
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08-17-2013, 07:59 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
Thanks
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08-17-2013, 09:29 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
I have a similar problem on my 07 pds. Left rear wheel keeps having the lugs get loose. EZ-Go diamond wheels with new lug nuts. My buddy tends to get a bit crazy with the torque wrench and wondering now if the studs are messed up. Thoughts on some lock tight??
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08-17-2013, 12:20 PM | #5 |
I Believe !!
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
kg,
I have one tire that keep getting loose as well. I keep an eye on it and a 4way close by. I noticed it after the grand-kids were riding all day. The rear was knocking, it had me worried for a minute. Thought I had a real issue back there. I have yet to try to fix it, but I need to... |
08-17-2013, 01:16 PM | #6 |
Master of All Things
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
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08-17-2013, 04:31 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
May try that. The lugs are new and all 4 are getting loose. Just weird. I have a couple of hubs laying around so if it keeps it up I will swap it.
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08-17-2013, 05:17 PM | #8 |
Gone Mad
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
I was wondering, are you the original owner, or did it maybe suffer abuse from a previous owner? Do the threads look good, or are they worn?
I've never tried this on a lug nut, but in the past, I've had good luck placing a thin strand of copper wire inside the nut before installing it. The soft copper deforms readily, but helps take up any slack. |
08-17-2013, 05:50 PM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
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I'm just funny about tightening the lugs. My buddy grabs an impact and just let's it have it. Bad idea. I saw him strip a lug nut on the shaft doing this. Played hell getting it off. Axle shaft maybe, lug nut no. |
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08-17-2013, 06:45 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Are golf cart lug nuts hard to keep tight?
never had a problem with either cart of mine
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