LH and RH Thread Lug Nuts

[33 IMP]

Sounds stock to me, but could be ss. If they are ss, it will have a non stock front spring hanger. Front segment of a ss spring is a-body length.

 

[mobileparts]

And, as many of you are aware, at this moment in time,
I have every single +++ Unobtanium +++ LEFT HANDED +++
Wheel Stud (and Lug Nuts)
Drum and Disc, Front and Rear, "B" and "E" body, "C" body,
"A" Body, and Imperial....
P.M. me, as per forum rules, if you ever need some....
Yours, Craig.....

 

[69 Sleeper Bee]

Stud side.....but sometimes hard to see it.

Yes, the original left side studs have an "L" stamped on the end that you could see.
They are that way on my 63 Belvedere and 66 Barracuda.
I have found the new stud replacements do not have the "L" stamped on them and most tire shops replace them any way to be all the same.

 

[justjim]

Studs and/or nuts on the left were also color coded copper for quick reference, and the stud either on the stud side or head side (can't remember, and not at home to check some old studs) had a L or R in them.

I had brand new in the mopar bag and each lug had either a L or R stamped on them. they SOLD quickly.

 

[OKDart]

When did they stop using bolts for the wheels? Mid 50's? I remember some makes of cars were still using them into the 60's and iirc, my 71 Bug did. Hated that whole car including the bolts lol

I have a '57 and '58 Plymouth, both with bolts. My '57 Dodge has studs.

 

[YY1]

My 55 buick did NOT have locating pins for the lug bolt 15" wheels.

That was NOT a fun job to do on that car.

 

[YY1]

IIRC 1970 was the last year for lefty lugs.

 

[Cranky]

I dont know the answer to that. Somewhere about that time, i would guess. Have you ever noticed on the older wheels, that they have approx 3/8 holes in between the lug pattern? Thats cause the drums that use bolts have a couple alignment pins that fit into the small holes, to hold the wheels up and aligned so you can get the bolts in. (At least, on the old mopars, i dont know about your veedub, LOL).

Had a couple of the older wheels awhile back. I remember seeing the alignment holes many years ago but didn't know what they were for then I saw an older car with the pins.

 

[Cranky]

Old slant 6 was better but they all work.

The first time I saw a /6 apart I lost some respect for them due to the tooth pick skinny rods that are in then. They work fine since the engine can't rev very high in stock form but the next thing I didn't care about was the lack of main bearings. Only 4 vs 7 on the 4.0.....and most other straight 6's have. I've have lots of /6's but would never build one up but none of them ever blew up and I tried to do just that with a couple of them by running the snot out of them.

 

[toolmanmike]

IIRC 1970 was the last year for lefty lugs.

Unless you have a A body with drum brakes.

 

[Cranky]

IIRC 1970 was the last year for lefty lugs.

Bought a 72 Challenger in 74 with 40k miles on it and it had leftys on it.....

 

[toolmanmike]

Bought a 72 Challenger in 74 with 40k miles on it and it had leftys on it.....

Yep. I have been searching for the Mopar rule for lefties but I gave up looking. They used them into the mid 70's for some applications.

 

[mobileparts]

Unfortunately, through the course of time,
Never say Never --- with Mopar ?!?!...

"Supposedly" , 1970 was to be the last year of LEFTYs....
However, I have a friend who has LEFTYs on his 1971 Polara
And another friend who has LEFTYs on his 1972 Monaco
Station Wagon....

And, on "A" body 4 wheel drum -- I sure wouldn't be surprised to learn of an even later car with LEFTYs !!!!

 

[Speedbird]

Did some quick research. Besides mopar, some ford trucks, some pontiacs, international pickups, studebakers for decades, and i think some others, not to mention every british sportscar with knockoff wire wheels. All used left hand threads on the left side of the car. (Do NOT refer to drivers side with british sports cars!)
Oh, Rolls and Bentley used left hand threads too.

84 F250 4x4.
Dana 70 rear left is LH.
Oddly enough front left is RH.
I say oddly enough because I noticed 67 and 69 B Bodies with drums have LH rear AND LH front.

I ditch the LH on the cars because I want all to be the same.
Has anyone ever heard the joke about the guy with a flat tire in front on the insane asylum that loses his lug nuts?
Or seen A Christmas Story?

 

[33 IMP]

84 F250 4x4.
Dana 70 rear left is LH.
Oddly enough front left is RH.
I say oddly enough because I noticed 67 and 69 B Bodies with drums have LH rear AND LH front.

I ditch the LH on the cars because I want all to be the same.
Has anyone ever heard the joke about the guy with a flat tire in front on the insane asylum that loses his lug nuts?
Or seen A Christmas Story?
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I may be crazy...

But i aint stupid!

 

[440 Charger]

The first time I saw a /6 apart I lost some respect for them due to the tooth pick skinny rods that are in then. They work fine since the engine can't rev very high in stock form but the next thing I didn't care about was the lack of main bearings. Only 4 vs 7 on the 4.0.....and most other straight 6's have. I've have lots of /6's but would never build one up but none of them ever blew up and I tried to do just that with a couple of them by running the snot out of them.

The old slant 6 is kinda bullet proof had one in a dart tried to blow up it just kept going.

 

[440 Charger]

Yep. I have been searching for the Mopar rule for lefties but I gave up looking. They used them into the mid 70's for some applications.

I can tell you used to have a charger 500 1970 and they were left handed thread on the drivers side for sure. After breaking 2 off then figured that out not sure what cars or what years. Was told its a saftey thing that the rotation of the wheel will keep the lug nuts on .

 

[Osoroho]

Older buicks had left and right hand bolts they were heck to change for a 12 yr old boy

 

[glen e gates]

SORRY to ask but I am finding conflicting info everywhere. Our 64 Sport Fury has RH threaded lugs on the right (passenger side) but the owners manual makes it sound like the RH threads should be on the driver side. Most internet "experts" say the LH threads on left and RH threads on right. I don't need an explanation why - we just want to know what the car would have had when delivered new. Thanks!!!

it came left on left and right on right thats so when you apply the brakes the nuts will tighten

 

[MadMax3426]

Having 1962-1963-1964 Plymouths and Dodges---right side=right threaded studs---left side (drivers side)=left threaded studs. Just weighting in.