Description:
The original lug nuts on certain vehicles use a failure-prone two-piece design that can warp over time, making removal difficult. The outer cap can deform from repeated use, and if moisture gets underneath, rust can cause the cover to bulge—sometimes making the nut difficult or impossible to remove and increasing the chance of wheel damage during service.
This Dorman OE FIX wheel nut is a direct replacement that matches OE fit and function but uses a one-piece carbon steel design to help prevent the common swelling and deformation issues associated with capped two-piece lug nuts. The part is thoroughly tested—including proof load, salt spray, hardness, and thread check testing—to meet strict performance standards for reliable fitment and serviceability.
Features:
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Improved design: direct replacement one-piece lug nut design vs. two-piece factory design that can lead to premature wheel nut failure
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Corrosion resistant: eliminates the OEM veneer/cap design so moisture cannot get underneath and cause bulging or deformation
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Thoroughly tested: proof load, salt spray, hardness, and thread check testing to meet strict standards
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Quality engineering: designed in the United States and backed by decades of automotive aftermarket experience
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Grade type: Standard Replacement
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Wheel nut style: Dometop Capped Nut
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Seat style: Conical Seat - 60 deg
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SAE or Metric: SAE
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Thread size: 1/2-20
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Thread diameter: 1/2 in
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Threads per inch: 20
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Thread type: Fine
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Thread direction: Clockwise (Right)
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Hex size: 3/4 in
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Overall length: 1.313 in
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Open end design: No
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Washers included: No
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Wheel lock key included: No
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Material: Steel
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Color: Gray