I have seen some L.H wheel nuts with a groove or cross hatch running around them. Dave. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 5:08 PM Subject: IML: Left Handed Lug Wrenches Was:" 62 Imp bumper jack" > The left hand threads were used on the left side of the car, and the end of > the stud or the head of the bolt will have an "L" stamped into it. > > If you have such a car, be sure to have the service manager write this > information on the work order when you have any work done at a shop where > the mechanics still have color in their hair. They won't have ever seen > such a thing as a left handed lug nut, and they will crank away with their > 200 foot-pound air impact wrench until they have stripped all your drum > threads - then tell you you have to buy a new drum. Been there -= done > that! > > I also write it in fluorescent yellow lacquer inside the hub caps on my > cars with left handed threads! Still, you have to watch them - the habits > of a lifetime are hard to break. If you hear some mechanic ratcheting away > on your wheel nuts, shout at him to stop!. > > > Dick Benjamin > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 6:59 AM > Subject: Re: IML: 62 Imp bumper jack > > > > I wouldn't throw the jack away either. They aren't the safest way to jack > > up the car, but you should hold onto one even if you just keep it for show > > purposes. > > > > Chrysler stopped using the reverse thread lug-nuts during the 70s. Any 80s > > or 90s Imperial and probably some mid-70s Imps and NYBs will be the same > on > > both sides. Many of the earlier models had them changed over the years. > Not > > knowing always makes changing a tire for the first time an adventure. > > > > Rob > > > > > > >All Chrysler cars are suppose to have reverse threaded lug nuts on one > > >side. I think this began in the '40s, possibly earlier. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips > here. > > http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx > > > > > >