Impact is your friend with the nuts. A cherry picker and short strap are your buddies with the runflats.
Nuts are same between all three types of wheels.
CK5
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School me on HMMWV rims
- Thread starter Fred_M1010
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I assumed they would be, but didn't know for sure. That makes it easy, he keeps his nuts and sends the 24 bolts to you with no nuts in exchange for 12 bolts with no nuts.
Martin
Martin
I was wondering about that too. Since he lives in central Kansas I think we are going to find a time (sooner than later) to meet up and do the trade.
I'm ok with you keeping your nuts. $8 for 25 new ones from McMaster-Carr is cheap insurance so its no problem.
BTW, I'm trying to work out something with a guy in Bellevillle for some parts. If it works, we could do it this weekend if it'll work for you, too.
BTW, I'm trying to work out something with a guy in Bellevillle for some parts. If it works, we could do it this weekend if it'll work for you, too.
Should work, just have to let me know asap so I can start tearing the wheels apart. They are all still on the truck right now. Sunday would work best as I work to 3pm on Saturday but I could still go after work.
Best way to get them out of the tires? 12 bolt and 24 bolt? I've read about people using a cherry picker?
schuttothrill
1/2 ton status
I've got black O-rings if you need them.. save you 6 bucks each... Also the nuts can be re-used if you're willing to whack them all with a hammer and some punches a few times.
http://www.trailworthyfab.com/12-Bolt-HMMWV-Installation.html
http://www.trailworthyfab.com/12-Bolt-HMMWV-Installation.html
The runflats in 12 bolts are a 2-piece type and cherry pickers work great to get them out. Just pull out the easy one and use the CP for the other half with the big rib in the middle of it. Put the CP legs over the tire and then strap something to one end of the runflat and use the CP to pull it out.
24 bolts use a 1-piece runflat thats gonna be attempted soon when it warms up.
24 bolts use a 1-piece runflat thats gonna be attempted soon when it warms up.
K30guy- can you link me to the correct nuts on the McMaster website?
Mike- I already ordered 12 bolt o-rings
Mike- I already ordered 12 bolt o-rings
I just talked to a guy at trailworthyfab and he said just use a sawlzal and cut them in half since I don't plan to reuse them. I may try that.
Be aware these nuts are not the plated type like the stock ones are. They are grade 8's and flanged just like the stock H1's. Their black finish doesn't bother me and their price just can't be beaten.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#cad-2d/90949a037/=m1bln3
http://www.mcmaster.com/#cad-2d/90949a037/=m1bln3
I wouldn't cut them. You'd be surprised at who out there is looking for some to buy.
Crap, here's the number and price info: http://www.mcmaster.com/#hex-flange-nuts/=m1bmzi
Thanks
McMaster-Carr also sells o-rings incase you wanted to buy from them so you won't have to pay shipping fees twice with them and another company.
schuttothrill
1/2 ton status
Mike- I already ordered 12 bolt o-rings
Baaah you're so fast! lol
I would've done that but I already ordered O-rings from TWF. I'll know next time though.
45acpJr
1/2 ton status
I'm the only one immature enough to find this amusing?
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
It's good he doesn't want your nuts. Lol. Get your own at that price. I always used a ratchet strap to squeeze the rubber run flats and then push them through the tire. That's the way i was taught to do it. Not the easiest way I'm sure but was the army way.
I was waiting for the punchline to come.
I've heard the ratchet strap, too, but a buddy of mine used his wrecker and got them out faster than any other way. BTW, I don't like to pinch my fingers or hands in those tight places to try and wrap a strap around the RF.
