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WolfeBros
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My dealer had wheels stolen off two cars on his lot. I bought and installed the locks the day after delivery. Sorry yours got stolen. 
McGard Wheel Locks
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DougKing77
Member
Can someone post a picture of the JMcGaurd lug nuts?
I contacted Gorilla lug nuts to see about ordering a set of their stainless steel acorn locking nuts but they could not help me locate the correct style for a Marauder! :help:
If anyone can post the correct thread size and lug nut length I would appreciate it. I would like to obtain some locking nuts that look as close to stock as possible.
I contacted Gorilla lug nuts to see about ordering a set of their stainless steel acorn locking nuts but they could not help me locate the correct style for a Marauder! :help:
If anyone can post the correct thread size and lug nut length I would appreciate it. I would like to obtain some locking nuts that look as close to stock as possible.
DougKing77
Member
OK, I think I just figured it out.....
I went the McGuard site and they show the sizes for the locks stanleyk posted. They are 1/2-20 thread size, 13/16 OEM hex size. Don't know what the OEM size is about but the 1/2-20 is what I need. I will post info on the Gorilla lug nuts once I determine what they are as well. Here is a picture of the McGard.
I went the McGuard site and they show the sizes for the locks stanleyk posted. They are 1/2-20 thread size, 13/16 OEM hex size. Don't know what the OEM size is about but the 1/2-20 is what I need. I will post info on the Gorilla lug nuts once I determine what they are as well. Here is a picture of the McGard.
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james_hart6
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Pantherman said:
Yeow! Sorry to hear about that!
I've taken your advice and ordered my locks today...
Thanks for the heads up.
Jim
jgc61sr2002
Contributing Member
Pantherman - Sorry about your loss, hope the didn't do any other damage. Although my car is in a garage I installed the wheel locks as soon as I brought the MM home. John
i bought the locks as well. then i ordered an extra 'key' in case I lose the one that came with them. I keep that one in my home-office lateral file with all the other car stuff.
i am a nut for privacy and personal security - i also took a piece of black construction paper and cut a small rectangular piece to cover up the VIN number showing through the windshield.
i change my state tags every coupla years. and i dont't register the car to my home address - i use the business address instead. Also, i don't even use my name on the vehicle registration, just my initials... the dealer thought i was nuts. i never use personalized plates.
and i dont valet park the car when going out for dinner, etc. eventually i will but not until i get the chip with a special program that dumbs down the performance when engaged [so the valet parkers cant accellerate fast or go over 35 mph].
i am a nut for privacy and personal security - i also took a piece of black construction paper and cut a small rectangular piece to cover up the VIN number showing through the windshield.
i change my state tags every coupla years. and i dont't register the car to my home address - i use the business address instead. Also, i don't even use my name on the vehicle registration, just my initials... the dealer thought i was nuts. i never use personalized plates.
and i dont valet park the car when going out for dinner, etc. eventually i will but not until i get the chip with a special program that dumbs down the performance when engaged [so the valet parkers cant accellerate fast or go over 35 mph].
martyo
MO derator
Hey 'poke, since I sent you that check for the pads and pends, I did notice a leak in my bank account.....Hmmmmmmm! I was wondering why you wanted my social security number too! Just kidding!
BTW: I used the pads all day yesterday. The used pages curl up real nice in the cup holders until the end of the day/run.
BTW: I used the pads all day yesterday. The used pages curl up real nice in the cup holders until the end of the day/run.
CRUZTAKER
Found what I'm looking for...
Pantherman said:
I realize the insurance will pick up the tab, but if anyone is interested, I can get new wheels, the same ones, for about $325 each give or take alittle.
I have a friend with a wheel shop, and there is not alot of demand around here. No one is buying MM's, better yet, if they did, no one is using those wheels in the snow and salt. 16's are the best way out during this season.
Who mentioned OASIS? I know about it....but my dealer was clueless as to how to enter my wheel lock number.
Someone help me.....I AM SURRONDED BY IDIOTS
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joflewbyu2
Senior Member
get the gorilla tripple plated chrome spline drive locking lug nuts. the ones that every lug is a lock. i posted the info before. 30% lighter, stronger and less chance of stripping the locks since they are spline drive that allow more leverage than side key.
DougKing77
Member
Gorilla Part Numbers Please
Could you please post part numbers and include a picture? I called Gorilla today and they were clueless about what lug nut would fit a Marauder. They did not even know what one was! I wanted to perhaps get an acorn style stainless lug nut that Gorilla makes but don't know the part number(s)
Thanks
Could you please post part numbers and include a picture? I called Gorilla today and they were clueless about what lug nut would fit a Marauder. They did not even know what one was! I wanted to perhaps get an acorn style stainless lug nut that Gorilla makes but don't know the part number(s)
Thanks
Fourth Horseman
FSTMERC
Picked up a set of the McGard locks tonight and will put them on tomorrow. Just don't want to take a chance. Thanks to all for the part numbers and advice in this thread!
SergntMac
Shelby GT X2--Back In Black
Just a little friendly advice for all...
It varies from state to state, but generally speaking, concealing a VIN could stir a confrontation with the aggressive and less privacy tolerant LEO. The LEO has a right to view the VIN without disturbing a motorist. He also has a right to disturb a motorist when he cannot see the VIN. In some cases, a concealed VIN is a felony. In some cases, it's probable cause for seizure of the car, and the LEO can tow the car for a confidential VIN verifications and then "hold for owner." You pay the tab. This VIN stuff is the LEOs turf, and rightfully so, in order for him to protect our property. So, do what you gotta do, but be careful.
The purpose behind posting the VIN on the dash, was to allow LEOs to identify vehicle status and ownership with as little intrusion as possible into the privacy of the owner. Hide that, and you may be detained longer than you need to be detained in any casual street stop, until the VIN is revealed and confirmed. You'll probably stir some other "probable cause" thoughts and find yourself standing on the side of the road while the LEO searches for the confidential VINs located elsewhere on the vehicle. Give him the probable cause to do that, and everything he sees in his search, is in his plain view. Now, I don't think this is an issue for most of us here, but, why put yourself through that to begin with? Please check your local laws, because also generally speaking, this rule of thumb applies to license plates too, with all those smoked and louvered "anti-radar" license plate covers that are so fun to buy, and so hard to explain.
Any lawyer can tell you, there are dozens of rights and protections afforded us as citizens travling a public highway. However, there are also dozens of responsibilities we must carry out to maintain our protection, and when we fail to do so, the LEO has his responsibilities he must carry out. It's a chain of probable cause events and a nightmare, why put a kink in the chain?
It varies from state to state, but generally speaking, concealing a VIN could stir a confrontation with the aggressive and less privacy tolerant LEO. The LEO has a right to view the VIN without disturbing a motorist. He also has a right to disturb a motorist when he cannot see the VIN. In some cases, a concealed VIN is a felony. In some cases, it's probable cause for seizure of the car, and the LEO can tow the car for a confidential VIN verifications and then "hold for owner." You pay the tab. This VIN stuff is the LEOs turf, and rightfully so, in order for him to protect our property. So, do what you gotta do, but be careful.
The purpose behind posting the VIN on the dash, was to allow LEOs to identify vehicle status and ownership with as little intrusion as possible into the privacy of the owner. Hide that, and you may be detained longer than you need to be detained in any casual street stop, until the VIN is revealed and confirmed. You'll probably stir some other "probable cause" thoughts and find yourself standing on the side of the road while the LEO searches for the confidential VINs located elsewhere on the vehicle. Give him the probable cause to do that, and everything he sees in his search, is in his plain view. Now, I don't think this is an issue for most of us here, but, why put yourself through that to begin with? Please check your local laws, because also generally speaking, this rule of thumb applies to license plates too, with all those smoked and louvered "anti-radar" license plate covers that are so fun to buy, and so hard to explain.
Any lawyer can tell you, there are dozens of rights and protections afforded us as citizens travling a public highway. However, there are also dozens of responsibilities we must carry out to maintain our protection, and when we fail to do so, the LEO has his responsibilities he must carry out. It's a chain of probable cause events and a nightmare, why put a kink in the chain?
RF Overlord
73 is the best number.
Sarge:
Thanks for the above...I believe most of us at MM.net respect the work LEOs are charged with and wouldn't deliberately interfere, but most of us probably aren't even AWARE of some of these things, not having a lot of direct contact with a LEO (other than the occasional speeding ticket, which I'm proud to say I haven't received since 1982
). In my case, I've worked with police details hundreds of times, and I am a tiny bit more familiar with the goings-on just from general conversations with the detail officer(s).
Sure, we all have a little bit of the kid in us, or we wouldn't have bought this car, but most of us are old enough to know better, so let's not make any more (unproductive) work for the Sarges of the world, eh?
Thanks for the above...I believe most of us at MM.net respect the work LEOs are charged with and wouldn't deliberately interfere, but most of us probably aren't even AWARE of some of these things, not having a lot of direct contact with a LEO (other than the occasional speeding ticket, which I'm proud to say I haven't received since 1982
). In my case, I've worked with police details hundreds of times, and I am a tiny bit more familiar with the goings-on just from general conversations with the detail officer(s).Sure, we all have a little bit of the kid in us, or we wouldn't have bought this car, but most of us are old enough to know better, so let's not make any more (unproductive) work for the Sarges of the world, eh?