RW Spare, Mounting to Slee Swing Away

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Bullgump

Bullgump

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As I wait in my Slee rear bumper to arrive, I thought about the lugs I will use to secure the spare RW to tire carrier. Do I need to buy more of the TRD lugnuts or can I use the stock lugs I have laying around? Really want to avoid carrying a second "key" lug nut for the spare. Too easy to lose it on trail.
 
The RW wheels use a very different lug nut than the OEM ones. Yes, I would get more of the splined lug nuts for mounting to the carrier.

I would also immediately ditch any and all "locking" lug nuts. They are a nuisance and provide zero security. I have 2 of the special spline sockets for the RW lugs, one stays in the truck, the other in the garage.
 
KLF said:
The RW wheels use a very different lug nut than the OEM ones. Yes, I would get more of the splined lug nuts for mounting to the carrier.

I would also immediately ditch any and all "locking" lug nuts. They are a nuisance and provide zero security. I have 2 of the special spline sockets for the RW lugs, one stays in the truck, the other in the garage.
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Thanks for the input. Definitely prefer idea of the spline lugs versus the "lock" lug.

Now does anyone have some extra TRD lugs you dont need? Lol. I only found the whole 20 piece set on line.
 
Bullgump said:
Now does anyone have some extra TRD lugs you dont need? Lol. I only found the whole 20 piece set on line.
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Still pretty overpriced, but this is how I got rid of the "locking" lug nuts that were on my RWs, and got a spare socket at the same time:

Amazon product ASIN B006CUDZB8
Go to HomeDepot, get a package of the biggest heat shrink tubing they sell, and put a layer on the outside of the socket(s). Red makes them easy to find in a toolbox, and it keeps them from scratching the rims in use.
 
Bullgump said:
As I wait in my Slee rear bumper to arrive, I thought about the lugs I will use to secure the spare RW to tire carrier. Do I need to buy more of the TRD lugnuts or can I use the stock lugs I have laying around? Really want to avoid carrying a second "key" lug nut for the spare. Too easy to lose it on trail.
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forgive my ignorance. What are RW wheels?
 
Julian73 said:
forgive my ignorance. What are RW wheels?
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Rock Warrior wheels. They were offered as a package from Toyota on select Tundras a few years ago. They are also available from the dealer I believe.
 
KLF said:
Still pretty overpriced, but this is how I got rid of the "locking" lug nuts that were on my RWs, and got a spare socket at the same time:

Amazon product ASIN B006CUDZB8
Go to HomeDepot, get a package of the biggest heat shrink tubing they sell, and put a layer on the outside of the socket(s). Red makes them easy to find in a toolbox, and it keeps them from scratching the rims in use.
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Great idea.
 
Julian73 said:
forgive my ignorance. What are RW wheels?
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They look like this...

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There are two formats of the chrome spline drive lugs.. long and short. Long will fit but isn’t necessary.

Also a major reason not to run the locking lug is it doesn’t have a spinning cone seat like the others in the set. These rotating seats help set the torque correctly and avoid damaging/galling the cone seat in the wheel face, which is the big issue.
 
bloc said:
There are two formats of the chrome spline drive lugs.. long and short. Long will fit but isn’t necessary.

Also a major reason not to run the locking lug is it doesn’t have a spinning cone seat like the others in the set. These rotating seats help set the torque correctly and avoid damaging/galling the cone seat in the wheel face, which is the big issue.
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Great points. Ordered spline lugs to replace out the locks and hold that spare on the Slee. Thanks for all the input folks.
 
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