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Gorilla / MOPAR Lug Nuts...Question

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My buddy sold his 2012 Challenger and gave me his set of 20 Gorilla Black Wheel Locks P/N 96643BC 14mm x 1.5. They'd look really good on my stock Lowgloss Blk Wheels. And they seem to fit fine, same size as MOPAR OEM lugs. But I've heard stories about aftermarket lug nuts being a safety concern.
Anyone?
Attaching pics of Gorilla & MOPAR OEM.
Thanks!
luga.jpg lugb.jpg lugc.jpg lugd.jpg luge.jpg lugf.jpg lugg.jpg
 


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The 2 piece stockers are known to swell and make removal difficult. The Gorillas are an upgrade, imo.
 


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I would run them. I have to use different lug nuts for my Forgestar wheels since the stock ones are to big to fit
 


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I’ve had Gorilla lugs on my car for a few thousand miles now, very happy with them so far.

My OEM lug nuts were starting to swell, so I replaced them before it got bad.
 


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As long as the threads, cone taper and length are fine.....shouldn't be an issue.

Full send.

I'm equally fine with Gorilla and McGard.
 


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I have the # 96643BDX on my cars, not sure what the difference is between the BC & BDX suffix (finish perhaps ?).

I have had them on both the Hellcat & Durango since new and they still look & work great !
 


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The 2 piece stockers are known to swell and make removal difficult. The Gorillas are an upgrade, imo.
Really? I've heard of 2-piece breaking, but never swelling.
Thanks for the info!
 


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I have the # 96643BDX on my cars, not sure what the difference is between the BC & BDX suffix (finish perhaps ?).

I have had them on both the Hellcat & Durango since new and they still look & work great !
Yes, I saw the BDX also, and was wondering same.
 


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Yes, I saw the BDX also, and was wondering same.
I just edited my earlier reply, I have the BDX on my car too.
 


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I haven't experienced any issues with aftermarket, the O.E. pieces on my 4 different Dodge vehicles have deformed/swelled in various ways or amounts, but not enough to prevent access.

As with any lug nut, properly seat, and then torque.
 


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Yes, I saw the BDX also, and was wondering same.

Gorilla does have a website with contact info, might be interesting to email them and ask.
 


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I haven't experienced any issues with aftermarket, the O.E. pieces on my 4 different Dodge vehicles have deformed/swelled in various ways or amounts, but not enough to prevent access.

As with any lug nut, properly seat, and then torque.
yeah just keep a 22mm socket handy for swelling 21mm lugs and a 23mm socket for swelling 22mm lugs.

My older Magnum has been known to have the lugs spontaneously swell after having a dealer or tire shop use an impact gun on them.
I have solid Gorilla lugs on it now.
 


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Ditch those OE chrome clad nuts. Worst idea, on the planet. They go back to 2005 and are worthless garbage.

Been running Gorilla, for 3 years, on my cat

Ran them, for 10 years, on my 6.1 Charger. Never any issues.



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Gorilla does have a website with contact info, might be interesting to email them and ask.
They do....it is....and I did:cool:
Here's the reply...

"Part# 96643BC has been discontinued for about 5-6 years and was replaced by part# 96643DX. The "DX" part is longer at 1.65" overall for compatibility with additional applications. "
 


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Gorilla locking lugs on all my cars for last 10? years including 2 HC, and 2 392 challengers. never an issue. OEM lugs are one of the first things I change out
 




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