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Rays Lugs - Rust

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tlp.wc, Dec 19, 2018.

  1. Dec 19, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    tlp.wc

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    Hi all,

    Just noticed that the rays lugs (NEW and never used) I purchased from ICB has rust inside them... is this normal?

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  2. Dec 19, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    I can t tell if my lugs have rust but I am getting rust bleed coming out of wheel after going through car wash . I dry wheels after and after driving rust is on wheels when I get home
     
  3. Dec 19, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    What rust? Any nut thats been screwed on and off a lot is gonna lose its plating in the inside.
     
  4. Dec 19, 2018 at 2:39 PM
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    These are brand new...
     
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  5. Dec 19, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    Stock lugs?
     
  6. Dec 19, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    Rusty nuts?
     
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    So? Its a lug nut. Spin it on and forget about it.
     
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  10. Dec 19, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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  11. Dec 19, 2018 at 2:57 PM
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    Isnt most of our truck made in china? All of the plastic, wires and connectors?
     
  12. Dec 19, 2018 at 2:57 PM
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    Do all 24 have this rust?
     
  13. Dec 19, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    It's a lug nut...
     
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  14. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    yeah that's not a good sign those could deteriorate while driving. ask for a refund asap
     
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    If not treated ASAP it may go to the antenna.
     
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    Hoping it won't rust/seize up and break a stud in the future.
     
  17. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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    This may be a sign that the wheel stud bearings are going bad. Check them ASAP or your local dealership can help you with this.
     
  18. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    A very expensive one...
     
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  19. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    I gurantee if I pull a lug off my truck right now, it will look the same, if not worse. Mine are only a year old too.
     
  20. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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    These are made in Japan.
     

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