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Subject:Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Sun, 6 Jan 2013 11:31:24 -0500

For the alloys you need lugs with a different seat. 60 degree cone. You will
need 30mm long in the front. The rears studs are OK with the proper nuts.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
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Peter Krogh
Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2013 10:57 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?

I'm replacing my steelies with a set of factory alloys from a Carat.  It
sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear
tire yet).

Can anyone shed light on what's needed to install these on a stock 85 Westy?

____

Also, I've got a bit of a thunk in the front suspension.  When I pulled the
wheel, I can definitely feel play in what I think is the front bushing of
the upper control arm (that wishbone-shaped piece that attaches around the
to of the shock).  For the record, I did have some of the front suspension
bushings replaced, but not this one.

I assume that means that this should be replaces ASAP.  Anyone care to
comment on the safety/PIA factor of this job?

Thanks in advance.

Peter