I don't know which ones you got from VC ...
but .....they have or may still sell cone seat bolts and nuts that have
a smaller surface area in the cone area, than a true vanagon 14 inch
alloy lug bolt or nut.
    If they like are the ones I got from them ..
to use with South African 15 inch steel wheels I got from them a few
years back ...( they sell something different now ) ....they are cone
seat bolts and nuts ..but for steel wheels and not actually exactly the
same as the ones for 14 inch alloy wheels.
scott

On 1/6/2013 8:14 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> I purchased a set of nuts and bolts from Van Caf�.  Chrome plated and
> $30/set.  Nuts and bolts are different sizes, so you need a new lug wrench
> with multiple sockets.  I like the extending handle type.
>
> Stuart
> '85 Westy w/Carat wheels
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Peter Krogh
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 7:57 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=
>